Washington State Divorce & Child Custody Legal Library

Many of our clients have never before been throught the process of filing for divorce, arranging child custody, or resolving property disputes in Washington State – and even those who have been through the divorce process before soon discover that every divorce case is different. We have created this index of legal articles to help our clients and potential clients better understand the WA divorce process and the divorce, child custody, and domestic violence laws that are unique to Washington State. We hope that these clear, informative articles can help answer some of your basic questions and gain a better understanding of your case.

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Library Categories:

• Divorce and Property
• Domestic Violence
• Child Custody and Support
• Mediation
• General

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Child Custody and Support:

• Medical Marijuana Use Can Jeopardize Washington Child Custody Cases   
  Description: Families in Washington State are being affected by the legal use of medical marijuana - some parents are losing child custody rights for using the drug while others are seeking sole custody from parents who take the medication for pain.
• Is There A Bias Against Dads In Washington Child Custody Cases?   
  Description: A number of recent national and international child custody cases have put the spotlight on dads: do they get a fair chance at custody in the courts after divorces, or is there gender bias when it comes to physical and legal child custody?
• What Are Some Common Child Visitation Schedules In Washington?   
  Description: Arrangements for children in the wake of a divorce are always in the best interest of the child - and in many cases, child visitation schedules are very different depending on each family. in this WA child visitation article, learn about some of the most common types of Washington child visitation schedules.
• How Does A Washington Judge Determine A Child’s Best Interests?   
  Description: When a judge decides child custody and child visitation rights in Washington State, he or she keeps the best interests of the child at heart. But what does that mean, and how does a court ascertain what a child's best interests really are? Learn more about Seattle child custody decisions in this article.
• International Family Relocation And Child Custody In Washington   
  Description: The International Judicial Conference on Cross-Boarder Family Relocation examined the problem of child custody and international family relocation in Washington last week and drafted a document called the “Washington Declaration on International Family Relocation," which outlines how judges should decide cases in which child custody crosses borders.
• Custody and the Law in Washington State   
  Description: What are Washington State child custody laws, and how will they affect your divorce? Very simply, judges will make child custody decisions that are in the best interest of your child or children. In this library article, we outline the Parenting Act of 1987 and review the basics of creating a parenting plan with your spouse during the divorce process.