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Divorce and Property
- Getting “Back Out There” Takes Time After A Divorce
- Study: A Bad Marriage Can Make Your Arthritis Worse?
- Women Divorcing After 50 – A New Trend?
- West Seattle’s Swinery Changes Hands As Owner Divorces
- Study: Divorce Can Be Contagious?
Domestic Violence
- Beacon Hill Woman With Domestic Violence History Shoots Husband, Herself
- Study: Domestic Violence Increases Abortion Rate For Abused Women
- Washington State Representative Geoff Simpson Charged With Domestic Assault
- 75-Year-Old Ballard Man Kills Elderly Wife, Himself
- Five Out Of Seven 2010 Seattle Homicides Have Domestic Violence Connection
Child Custody and Support
- US Official In Talks With Japan Regarding International Child Custody Issues
- Study: How Divorce Can Affect The Behavior of Teens
- Two Washington State Boys Taken By Father Violating Restraining Order
- Seattle Times: Are Ex-Stepchildren Still Considered Family?
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Divorce and Property
- Washington Divorce & 529 Plans: What Happens To Kids’ College Savings?
- Washington Spousal Maintenance: Will I Have To Pay Alimony?
- Pets As Property In Washington Divorce: Who Gets The Dog?
- The Marital Home: Who Gets The House In Washington Divorce?
- Divorce After A Lengthy Marriage Holds Unique Challenges
Domestic Violence
- Financial Abuse: A Form Of Spousal Emotional Abuse
- Why Do Some Spouses Stay In Abusive Relationships?
- False Allegations Of Domestic Violence And Domestic Abuse In Washington State
- Washington State Domestic Violence Resources
- Men Can Also Be The Victims Of Domestic Violence And Abuse
Child Custody and Support
- Medical Marijuana Use Can Jeopardize Washington Child Custody Cases
- Is There A Bias Against Dads In Washington Child Custody Cases?
- What Are Some Common Child Visitation Schedules In Washington?
- How Does A Washington Judge Determine A Child’s Best Interests?
- International Family Relocation And Child Custody In Washington
Mediation
- Four Reasons Divorce Mediation Might Not Be For You
- The Three Major Steps Of The Divorce Mediation Process
- Divorce Mediation Could Be Better For And Easier On Your Children
- Four Common Divorce Mediation Myths
- Religious Differences Complicate The Washington Divorce Mediation Process
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Seattle Legal Blog: Divorce, Child Custody, Domestic Violence & Mediation
This Seattle divorce legal 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 divorce law and their own cases.Child Custody and Support
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.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.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.Mediation
Mediation Expert: Controlling The Impulse To Fight Can Save Heartache & Money
Learning how to make decisions with your former spouse could be the most important choice you make during your divorce - being able to put aside anger and other problems could make a divorce faster, less expensive, and even more fair.Divorce Mediation Won’t Work Without Full Disclosure
Divorce mediation is an excellent choice for many Washington State couples - but both parties have to go into the process of mediation with the same expectations. In this blog post, we discuss the importance of full disclosure in WA divorce mediation.July: A Focus On Washington State Divorce Mediation
Washington State divorce lawyer Molly Kenny provides readers with several new articles and frequently asked questions regarding Seattle divorce mediation.Discreet Consult
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News
- Study: Bad Economy And Job Loss Exacerbates Domestic Violence...Posted on 8/17/2010
- Divorce And Property: Who Gets The Dog?...Posted on 8/11/2010
- Molly B Kenny on Fox 13: Facebook Updates in Seattle Divorce Cases...Posted on 8/3/2010
- Some Are Choosing Separation But Not Divorce...Posted on 8/3/2010
- Seattle Domestic Violence Suspect Threatens Police With Jeep...Posted on 8/2/2010
FAQs
Divorce and Property
- How Long Does It Take To Get Divorced In Washington State?
- What Forms Do I Need To Fill Out In A Washington Divorce?
- What Is A No Fault Divorce? Can I Get A No Fault Divorce In Washington?
Domestic Violence
- What Is Emotional Abuse?
- What Is Verbal Abuse?
- What Is The Legal Definition Of Domestic Violence In Washington State?
Child Custody and Support
- What could lead to restricted visitation with my child in Washington State?
- What is the difference between legal custody and physical custody?
- What if both parents want custody of their children after a divorce?