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, Stacey Smythe, Monica Rands-Preuss, and our law firm staff are here to help.
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Co-parenting in a Pandemic: 10 Things to Watch Out For a step by step guide assisting blended families with tips and insights on co-parenting during an epidemic. -
Top 5 Questions about the Coronavirus and Divorce The Coronavirus (COVID-19) has effected almost every part of our daily life, including new and pending divorces. Learn how and if your obligations have changed. -
How Divorce can be a Connection For most divorcees the end is just the beginning. Minus a plus one is a great resource for women who are looking for a tribe built on strength and independence. -
What the fall of the Boy Scouts Means for your Family Researching activities for children has never been more important. Don't let divorce disrupt the protection of not only your assets but your children. -
Talking to Your Kids About Sex Adult content is now readily available on all media platforms, and kids are growing up learning that a wide range of sexual practices are normal and expected. -
Vaping and Teens: What You Need to Know Vaping has begun presenting very startling statistics. The FDA recently released a new report about 2019 e-cigarette use. -
Parental Leave Act Enacted for Government Employees Both branches of government and the President agreed and signed into a law the new Parental Leave act for federal employees recently. Learn more about it here! -
Protecting Military Families If you and/or your spouse are active duty service members or veterans, you may have special considerations and laws to help your family. -
Mattel Unveils New Career Barbie This week Mattel announced a new Barbie doll to join its lineup of 83 different Barbie Career Dolls. The new Barbie career of the year is a Judge. -
Kindness Challenge During Loss of Marriage or Loved Ones As our country begins to heal from the senseless mass shootings last week in El Paso and Dayton, we have to figure out how good can rise from such tragedy. -
Increase in Number of Washington Youth Suicide Statistics According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, suicide is the second leading cause of death among 15-24-year-olds. -
Be Proactive About Your Child’s Safety in Washington This Mother’s Day take a pledge to correct any potential dangers in your home and become more aware of unsafe products. -
New 2019 Appellate Decisions Affecting Family Law in WA Washington State changes to family laws according to divorce and family law attorney, Molly B. Kenny. -
March is Women's History Month Resources that are available to Women and teens to provide limitless possibilities for their futures. Join our Bellevue family law office in celebrating women. -
Child Marriage may be an Immigration Loophole Issues of underage marriage are not complete without looking at child marriages used to help legally migrate to the United States, Seattle attorney explains. -
Wave of Changes to Marriage Laws Sweeping the Nation Recently a number of states have proposed or passed new legislation designed to reduce the number of child marriages. Washington Family Lawyer explains more. -
Find a Washington Lawyer in the New Year You Can Trust Finding a lawyer you can trust can be a good resolution to set. Having someone you can call in case something happens can set you up for success. -
Gay Marriage Rights and a Trump Presidency 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. -
Study: Gender Plays Role in Reaction to Partner's Infidelity A new study has found that gender plays a role in a person's reaction to discovering their partner's infidelity. -
Websites Provide Outlet for Women to Sell "Break-Up Bling" Websites like exboyfriendjewelry.com, idonowidont.com, and ex-cessories.com provide women with an outlet to sell their "break-up bling."