When it comes to divorce, child custody, and domestic violence, you are not alone – far from it. Stories of ending marriages, custody battles, and abused love are in the news every day, both on a national level and right here in the greater Seattle area. We can learn a lot from these current events stories, both about Washington law and others who may share similar experiences with you. Below, please read our collection of Bellevue, WA, legal news stories.
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Effects of Parental Divorce on High School Dropout Rates Study finds that children of divorce have a lower chance of graduating high school. Molly B. Kenny mediation and divorce lawyer (425) 460-0550. -
GOP Waging War on No-Fault Divorce With Long Waiting Periods Could you be waiting over a year for your King County divorce to be final? Find out which laws could affect the waiting period in your no-fault divorce. -
Can You Predict a Couple’s Divorce With Sleeping Positions? Do separate sides lead to separate lives? A new study suggests that the way you and your partner sleep may predict your King County divorce. -
Living Together Before Marriage Doesn’t Always Lead to Divorce Could your marriage be over because you lived together before marriage? A recent study adds new information on this topic. -
Study Says Regular Twitter Use Leads to Cheating and Divorce Could a Tweet a day keep your spouse away? A new study has linked Twitter use to greater infidelity and higher divorce rates than non-Twitter users. -
What Republican Tax Changes Could Mean for Seattle Divorcees Learn what the proposed Republican tax overhaul could change for divorcees in Seattle and around the country if becomes federal law. -
Could Facebook Lead to Infidelity in a Washington Marriage? Find out the results of a recent study about Facebook and learn why the popular social networking state could lead to infidelity in a Washington marriage. -
How the Economy May Impact Divorce in Washington and Around the U.S. Are you seeking a divorce in Washington or elsewhere in the U.S.? Find out how the economy may play a role in the number of couples seeking a divorce this year. -
WA Lawmaker Suggests Change to Washington Child Support Law Learn the details of a bill proposed by a Port Orchard lawmaker that could change the child support law in Washington. -
Washington State Child Custody Statistics & Facts What really happens once a child support order is issued? Find out the latest national child support statistics from the Congressional Research Service. -
Warning: Cold Temps Can Lead to Domestic Violence Sexual assault experts warn that domestic violence cases increase in winter weather, probably because families are trapped in their homes for extended periods. -
Study: What Do Divorcees Regret the Most? A new study has found that the two biggest regrets divorcees have are how the split affected their children and how the split affected their finances. Details here! -
Study: Parents Often Underestimate How Divorce Affects Their Kids A new study has found that those going through a divorce often don’t realize the extent to which their children are emotionally affected by the split. -
Study: Divorce Now May Increase Ability to Experience Pleasure Later A new study has found that divorce may temporarily depress your ability to feel pleasure in daily life, but may enhance your ability to savor life later on. -
New Study: Some Don’t Divorce Out of Fear of Loneliness A new study has found that a fear of loneliness and being alone may prevent many people from seeking a divorce—even when they are unhappy with their partner. -
Could Heavy Drinking Lead to Divorce? A New Study Sheds Some Light. A new study has found that couples that drink similar amounts are less likely to divorce than those with significantly different drinking habits. -
Your Childhood Photos Could Reveal Your Divorce Risk A divorce study has discovered that people who do not smile widely in their college yearbook photo are five times more likely to experience a divorce. -
Seattle Police Department Shifts Domestic Violence Response A King County Prosecutor shared his concerns about a new Seattle Police Department policy that allows patrolmen to investigate domestic violence misdemeanors. -
Another Study Concludes That Divorce Can be Contagious Researchers have found that divorce can indeed be contagious—knowing someone who is divorcing raises your chances of a split by 16 percent. -
Causes of Divorce May Not Be What You Think A few of the most common causes of divorce today are unreasonable behavior, secret spending and long commutes.