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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Don’t Trash Your Ex-Spouse on Facebook Trashing anyone on Facebook or social media isn't worth the risk of potentially being sued for defamation, especially when that person is an ex-spouse. -
Use of Stalking Tech Tools by Abusive Spouses May be Grounds for a Protection Order Technology May be helping spouses illegally track their ex-spouses in Washington. Learn how to protect yourself from a stalker from attorney Molly B Kenny. -
Companion Animals Provide Emotional Support and Legal Obligations What you need to know about service animals and the legal requirements associated with them in Washington state. -
Ten Reasons to review your Credit Reports Credit report information you may not already know. Learn more about the top reasons to check your credit report from Attorney Molly B. Kenny in Washington. -
Are Gift Cards an Asset or a Curse? Gift cards law differ state to state and they may be an asset that you need to disclose in a legal proceeding. Find out more from family lawyer Molly B Kenny. -
Taking Control of Your Future Requires a Health Care Power of Attorney Everyone should download and complete this free form that allows another person to make health care decisions for you in the event of a healthcare emergency. -
Costly Affair: Woman’s Lover Must Pay Her Ex-Husband $8.8M A judge in North Carolina awarded $8.8 million to a husband after the trial in a case where he filed suit against the man with whom his wife had an affair. -
Gray Divorce: Late-Life Divorces in the State of Washington Late-life divorces are becoming increasingly common, but older married couples face some unique issues when splitting up. Learn more about these gray divorce issues. -
Getting a Divorce in Your 60s in the State of Washington More couples 60 and older are choosing divorce. Here are a few of the common concerns people in this demographic have about the process. -
Fives Ways a Divorce Can Help Your Finances Divorce is often expensive, but there can be financial advantages, too. Here are five big financial benefits to divorce. -
Changing Your Name During or After a Divorce in Washington State Many women struggle with whether they should change their name after a divorce. Here’s what to consider and how to get started with the process. -
Protect Your Rights by Avoiding These Common High-Asset Divorce Mistakes There are some unique pitfalls and challenges in a high-asset divorce situation. Here are five common mistakes you should avoid in your divorce. -
Divorce Myth #7: Mothers Are Favored For "Custody" of the Children It’s a common misperception that courts favor mothers over fathers in child custody cases. Here, learn the many factors involved in parenting plans. -
How to Talk to Your Ex About Summer Vacation Plans for Your Children Talking to your ex-spouse about vacation plans with your kids over summer break doesn’t have to be difficult. Here’s what you need to know. -
Determining Spousal Maintenance in Washington State - Can I Calculate Alimony Payments? Heres how alimony is determined in Washington State, if it can be calculated, factors considered by the court, and the types of payment amounts and durations. -
How Divorced Fathers Can Stay Connected With Their Kids This Summer Summer can be tough for dads who don’t have full custody of their kids. Here, learn how to stay connected with your children after your divorce. -
When to Use an Online Divorce Website, and When You Need a Lawyer Websites promising fast, cheap divorces are popping up online. Here, learn if they’re worth your time and if divorce is possible without a lawyer. -
Four Conversations to Have Before Getting Married If you’re getting married, there are topics to discuss with your partner before you tie the knot. Here, learn how to help make your future relationship a success. -
Should I wait to divorce until the kids are older and on their own? When you have children, the decision to divorce is never easy. Here are some good guidelines to help you know when it’s right for your family. -
How a Trump Presidency Could Affect Gay Marriage in the State of Washington With a Republican president, a conservative VP, and a strongly right-wing Congress, same-sex marriage rights in the state of Washington could be at risk.