Co-parenting in the Time of Coronavirus
On March 13, Governor Inslee declared a state of emergency under the Stafford Act. Courts in other states have closed and King County Superior Court is also taking precautions. The depth of the collective anxiety of self-quarantining is palpable. For those of us who operate under the confines of a Parenting Plan, the pandemic is a […]
The Buzz about Washington’s Child Relocation Act
It’s no secret that housing prices in King County are skyrocketing . Plus, in this global economy, job hopping is no longer frowned up and out of state job transfers are commonplace. Exciting new jobs can turn a longstanding parenting arrangement upside down. To avoid creating panic on both sides, it’s a good idea to learn a little […]
Kids & Divorce: Top 5 Back-to-School Tips
Support Your Kids Instead of Struggling with Your Ex I’m not sure how it can already be that time of year when we start gathering immunization records, filling out school forms, and downloading the school supply list. For many divorced parents, summertime is when residential schedules loosen up. But, the school year requires increased coordination […]
Divorce and Child Custody Across Borders
One of the things I love most about Seattle and Bellevue is our growing international diversity. According to a recent 2015 article from the Economic Development Counsel of Seattle and King County, 1 in 3 residents of Bellevue are foreign born. This is due in part to the increasing number of international companies that are […]