Our Bellevue divorce and family law blog is updated several times a month to keep our clients and potential clients up-to-date on the latest developments, news stories, and information related to our practice areas: divorce, child custody, divorce mediation, and domestic violence in the greater Seattle area. These short, informative, and easy-to-understand blog entries strive to keep our readers knowledgeable about Washington State divorce law and their own cases. If you have questions about your family law case, please contact our Seattle family law attorneys. Molly Kenny, Monica Rands-Preuss, and our law firm staff are here to help.
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Seattle Police Department Loses Lawsuit Regarding Domestic Violence AdviceThe Seattle Police Department will re-write part of a manual that suggested that domestic violence advocates not record certain pieces of evidence.
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Study: Marital Satisfaction Over Time Doesn’t Predict DivorceA new study on marital satisfaction over the years and chances of divorce has discovered that the factors that lead to divorce are more complex than we thought.
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Oak Harbor Teen Charged With Assaulting & Raping GirlfriendA Oak Harbor man has been charged with domestic violence assault after allegedly raping and beating his girlfriend after reading her email account.
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Financial Infidelity Can Lead To DivorceHow often does fiscal infidelity contribute to a divorce? Marital experts suggest money issues, hidden purchases, and secret bank accounts cause serious problems.
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Buyer Beware When Divorced Couples Sell Their HomeBuying a home from a couple going through a divorce can mean getting a great deal and a fast sale. But what if the divorcing couple is contentious?
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Dating After Divorce: Kids, Careers, And Finances Can Complicate RomanceDating after divorce is different than dating when you were single. Often times you are older, have children, career-focused, and already settled into a home.
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The 15 Occupations With The Highest Divorce RateWho is more likely to get a divorce, a dancer or a podiatrist? An agricultural engineer or a factory worker? A new study examines how careers can affect marriages.
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Beacon Hill Woman With Domestic Violence History Shoots Husband, HerselfA woman shot her husband and then herself on Beacon Hill in Seattle this week after a domestic dispute. Police say that the woman had a history of crime.
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Getting “Back Out There” Takes Time After A DivorceRe-entering the dating scene can be difficult after a divorce, especially if you were married for many years. An expert on marriage and relationships shares her wisdom.
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Study: A Bad Marriage Can Make Your Arthritis Worse?A new study has found that emotional harm and social rejection can increase inflammation in the body and harm the health of those suffering from arthritis.
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West Seattle’s Swinery Changes Hands As Owner DivorcesA butcher shop in Seattle, The Swinery, is changing ownership as the founder struggles with financial problems and a divorce.
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Five Out Of Seven 2010 Seattle Homicides Have Domestic Violence ConnectionWhen we think of violent crimes, we often think about drug wars or drive-by shootings. But the truth is that many murders are between the romantically involved.
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Older Couples Splitting: Gray Divorce Can Happen 40 Years Into MarriageAfter Al Gore and Tipper Gore announced their divorce after 40 years of marriage, many researchers are considering if silver divorces are increasing over time.
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Seattle Native And Retired NFL Player Corey Dillon Arrested For Spousal AbuseProfessional football player and Seattle native Corey Dillon has been arrested for spousal abuse after a domestic violence incident at the player's home regard
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Sharing On Twitter Could Hurt Your WA Divorce CaseSome might let off steam or overshare on social networking sites, but sharing too much online can lead to legal troubles if you are going through a divorce.
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Spokesman-Review: Sexual Assault UnderreportedBy comparing the number of reported instances of sexual assault and the number of women seeking counseling, it is clear that women do not report instances.
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Study: States With Same-Sex Marriage Bans Also Have Higher Divorce RatesDo same sex marriages affect heterosexual marriages and divorce rates? A new study says perhaps so, but not in the way that you might think.
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Seattle Temporary Housing Options for Domestic Violence VictimsIf you are the victim of domestic violence, Seattle provides housing for survivors of domestic violence and offers assistance with developing a safety plan.