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If you’re asking yourself, “can my spouse take my vehicle during our divorce?” you may want to speak to a Seattle, Washington family lawyer. Division of property is governed by

An “uncontested divorce” is a term used to describe an out-of-court divorce in Washington state in which both parties agree about all legal aspects of the divorce and file for

If you are getting married and have a disability or chronic illness, you might want to explore whether a special needs prenup is right for you. Getting remarried in your

When couples get divorced, they can sometimes encounter financial planning concerns that a family lawyer alone may not be able to address. While a family lawyer can use state laws

Before the Supreme Court’s 2015 decision on Obergefell v. Hodges, which guaranteed same-sex couples equal protections under the law and legalized same-sex marriage, same-sex marriage laws in the U.S. differed

As elderly parents grow older, family members in the caretaking role might face important legal questions surrounding guardianship and alternatives to guardianship in Washington state. Likewise, if your disabled child

In this article Truce Law will explore how second parent adoptions (often referred to in the LGBTQ+ community as parental recognition adoptions or confirmatory adoptions—and legally referred to in Washington

Divorce can bring out the worst in people, and it’s not uncommon for people in the middle of divorce to find themselves wondering if they’re divorcing a narcissist. But according

Getting divorced when you have a disability can raise unique challenges. If you and your partner are getting divorced and have a child with special needs, your parenting plan and

Many of the Trump administration’s executive orders target trans rights and stand to have a major impact on the LGBTQ+ community. While these executive orders are understandably alarming, it is

A continuance is a rescheduling of your divorce trial or hearing to a later date. If you have been served divorce paperwork, it is incredibly important that you respond to

In the state of Washington, a military pension can be considered shared property and is therefore subject to division during a divorce. Washington is a community property state, which means

You’ve decided you want a divorce, but your partner doesn’t want one. What can you do? It’s not uncommon for one person to be ready to file for divorce, while

If you’re thinking of filing for divorce, it’s understandable to want to find ways to keep your divorce affordable. According to a recent article in the New York Times, a

It has been almost ten years since the Supreme Court made same sex marriage the law of the land with Obergefell v. Hodges. And it was just over 40 years

Getting divorced has tax implications as well as financial ones. In this article we’ll explore some of the common tax implications of divorce and address some things that can also

If you are getting divorced and are in the United States on a visa or green card, you might be wondering how divorce might affect you, or your spouse’s, legal

Family lawyers and mental health professionals can work together for better outcomes in divorce. Of course, such a statement raises the question of what a “better outcome” is. Emotions can

LGBTQ families are understandably concerned about how a second Trump administration might impact their rights, especially given that it is likely that the administration will appoint additional conservative judges who

Probate is the court-supervised process by which an estate is administered after a person passes away. Assets must be accounted for, located, and in some cases, appraised. Valid debts must

Being named the executor of an estate can be a major undertaking. Executors have a responsibility to the estate, to heirs, and to beneficiaries to manage the estate responsibly. In