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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Baby Boomer Divorce Rate Continues to RiseMore than any other generation to date, the baby boomers are opting for divorce – even later in life. A Seattle divorce lawyer discusses the new statistics.
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Peter Facinelli Files For Divorce from Jennie GarthPeter Facinelli filed for divorce from Jennie Garth two weeks after the couple announces their split. They are both seeking joint custody of their daughters.
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Washington State Gay Marriage Bill Signed into LawThis month, Washington became the seventh state to legalize same-sex marriage – though opponents say that they will fight against the new law.
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Seattle Sax Star Kenny G Files for Legal Separation with WifeAfter twenty years of marriage, Seattle saxophone musician Kenny G and wife Lyndie Benson-Gorelick have filed for a legal separation.
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Kobe Bryant & Wife Vanessa Divorce after Ten Years of MarriageSeattle divorce attorney Molly Kenny reports that pro-basketball star Kobe Bryant will divorce after ten years. His wife Vanessa cited irreconcilable difference
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Bellevue Father: Child in Custody Case Could Be in UkraineNew information about the disappearance of toddler Sky Metalwala has the boy’s father considering that his son is in Ukraine with his grandfather.
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Domestic Violence Charges Deferred for Seattle Police OfficerA detective in the Seattle Police Domestic Violence Unit received a deferred sentence after being arrested for assaulting his girlfriend at an Oktoberfest event
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Divorce Trial Explores Worth of Seattle Mariners Baseball TeamThe Seattle divorce of Chris Larson and Julia Calhoun means determining just how much the Seattle Mariners baseball franchise is worth.
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Missing Children Involved In Child Custody Case Found In WashingtonTwo children have been reunited with their father after their mother ran to Washington State with the children in the midst of a child custody dispute.
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Seattle Man Arrested After Allegations of Domestic AbuseA West Seattle man with a history of domestic abuse and sexual offenses is in King County Jail after an alleged assault on an ex-girlfriend.
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Sexual Satisfaction Not Frequency May Better Predict DivorceNew study has found that sexual satisfaction is a better predictor of divorce in newlyweds than sexual frequency or a couple’s agreement about their sex lives.
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Former Seattle Mariner Faces New Domestic Violence ChargesFormer Seattle Mariner Milton Bradley has been arrested and charged with domestic violence battery after a 911 call to police from his wife.
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Study Links Divorce and Women’s Hair LossA new study has linked divorce and hair loss in women. The same study found that divorce does not cause men to lose more of their hair, those other factors do.
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U.S. Census Reveals Regions With Highest Divorce RatesThe United States Census released a new report on marriage and divorce rates across the country that is the first of its kind. Learn the findings here!
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First Hill Doctor Charged With Domestic Violence Murders in SeattleSeattle Police believe that a double murder in First Hill was the result of a domestic violence incident that involved gay partners and their toddler boy.
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Congressman Jim McDermott And Wife Divorce In SeattleU.S Congressman Jim McDermott, a democrat, has announced that he and his second wife Therese Hansen will be divorcing in Seattle after 14 years of marriage.
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DSHS Released Confidential Info of Custodial ParentsThe Washington State Division of Child Support released the confidential addresses of almost 4,000 custodial parents. Learn what happened and what we know.
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Shooter Faces Attempted Murder and Domestic Violence ChargesCesar Arturo Chaparro is being held on suspicion of first-degree attempted murder and domestic violence after opening fire at the Muckleshoot Casino.
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Study: More Cuddling Could Improve Men’s MarriagesA new study released by the Kinsey Institute has found that men are more satisfied in long-term relationships if they receive physical affection like hugs.
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Greenwood Man Faces Domestic Violence Murder ChargesA man has been charged second-degree domestic violence murder in Seattle this week after he confessed to strangling his girlfriend in front of her child.