Bellevue divorce attorney Molly B. Kenny's family law blog covers topics including Seattle divorce news, domestic violence resources, divorce mediation, etc.
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Seattle Family Law Blog: Divorce, Child Custody, Domestic Violence & Mediation

This Seattle divorce and family law blog is updated several times a month to keep our clients and potential clients up-to-date on the lastest developments, news stories, and information related to our practice areas: Seattle divorce, Seattle child custody, Seattle divorce mediation, and Seattle domestic violence. These short, informative, and easy-to-understand blog entries strive to keep our readers knowledgeable about Washington State divorce law and their own cases.
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Child Custody and Support

1/12/2012
Jenny Seibert
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Not the primary parent? 5 ways to spend more time with your kids!

Lee Block, Post-Divorce Consultant and Author, suggests creative ways to spend time with your child while still respecting your ex's time with the child.

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8/18/2011
Jenny Seibert
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Washington State Child Custody Statistics & Facts For 2010

The Washington State court system has released some interesting data collected by the state government regarding child custody dispute cases in 2010.

8/1/2011
Sandy S. Meadowcroft
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Mr. Mom vs. Ms. Mom...Who Wins?

As women enter the full-time work force in larger numbers, custody trends are significantly changing to benefit men in contested custody cases.

7/24/2011
Jenny Seibert
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Divorce And The Only Child

Some researchers believe that only children have a more difficult time processing their parents' divorce than children who have the support of siblings.

7/15/2011
Jenny Seibert
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New Study: There Are Benefits To Having Stepparents

A new study has found that while many children are negatively affected by divorce, having caring stepparents can be a very positive life experience.

5/27/2011
Jenny Seibert
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Child Custody And Cancer: Mom Loses Kids Over Breast Cancer

A mom with terminal breast cancer is struggling to keep custody of her children after a judge awarded physical child custody to the father in the case.

12/7/2010
Molly B. Kenny
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It Is National Child Custody Awareness Week

This week is National Child Custody Awareness week, a time to reflect on how to approach child custody in a fair, healthy, and direct way that is best for both parents and their kids.

11/24/2010
Molly B. Kenny
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Child Custody And Visitation Can Be Toughest During The Holidays

For many parents, the most difficult aspect of a divorce is having to spend special dates like holidays without your children - at least some of the time. At the same time, finding a parenting plan and child visitation schedule that is fair both to you and your ex-spouse can be trying.

10/23/2010
Molly B. Kenny
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Washington Lawmakers Condemn Japan’s Child Custody Laws In Resolution

Washington lawmakers have made a bold statement to Japan, a close ally that nonetheless has been angering parents with their unfair and strict child custody laws. The House has asked Japan to allow US parents to visit their duel-citizen children and to conform with an international child custody agreement.

9/19/2010
Molly B. Kenny
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Study: Siblings Can Grow Closer When Divorce Ends Parental Conflicts

An initial study has shown that divorce might bring siblings closers - while long-term bad marriages might lead to siblings being more distant in adulthood.

6/21/2010
Molly B. Kenny
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US Official In Talks With Japan Regarding International Child Custody Issues

The United States and Japan met to discuss the island country's child custody laws, which many in the international community believe leads to abductions and unfair outcomes for fathers. The Japanese Justice Minister agreed that the subject is an important one to discuss.

5/25/2010
Molly B. Kenny
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Study: How Divorce Can Affect The Behavior of Teens

How does divorce and child custody cases affect teens in Seattle and Washington State? A new study has found that race and ethnicity make a difference when it comes to how difficult divorce is for older children.

4/9/2010
Molly B. Kenny
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Two Washington State Boys Taken By Father Violating Restraining Order

A Pierce County, Washington, family was torn apart when father Allen Fish took his two young boys from their home without alerting their mother. The abduction, which allegedly happened in the midst of a divorce and child custody dispute, ended with the boys being returned to their mother, who lives in Joint Base Lewis McChord.

3/12/2010
Molly B. Kenny
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Seattle Times: Are Ex-Stepchildren Still Considered Family?

What will your relationship with your step children be like after your Washington State divorce? It is okay to continue to see and support your stepchildren after you have divorced your partner? Find out what the Seattle Times had to say.