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Co-parenting in the Time of Coronavirus
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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 Buzz about Washington’s Child Relocation Act
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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…
Kids & Divorce: Top 5 Back-to-School Tips
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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…
Divorce and Child Custody Across Borders
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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…
Divorce and Visitation: The Basics
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If you're thinking about divorcing, you're probably also concerned about how much time you'll be able to spend with your kids. That's normal and natural. Here's what you need to know: the parenting plan that you create with your soon-to-be-ex spouse will become a court…
How to Tell Your Kids You’re Getting Divorced
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My friend, Lisa, is one of the most formidable women I know. She is an extremely successful executive. She also happens to be a gorgeous, former 4H queen whose end of summer ritual is canning her own tomatoes in the company of her Mom and…
Divorce and the First Day of School
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The other night, I was exchanging parent fails with a dear friend. Her daughter, Nora, just started first grade. A lot happened over Nora's summer. Her parents got a divorce. Her Mom took her to her first day of school. Nora's first task as a…
Co-Parenting Tips For Your Northwest Summer
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While kids can't wait for the hottest months and for school to be out, parenting during the summer can be a ton of work. Coordinating summer school and day camps, vacation schedules - it can take the strategic planning skills of a masterful CEO and…
Child Custody and Seattle Divorce: Kids Need Time With Dad
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Child custody has evolved over the last several years and there are things you need to know about child custody and how it relates to divorce in Seattle. No longer do we necessarily see Dads relegated to, for lack of a better word, the second…
Divorce and Parenting Plans in Washington State
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As you may know, in Washington State, a child custody and visitation agreement is called a Parenting Plan. Some parents draw up a parenting plan, sign it, and never give it another thought. Other parents find having a plan that they can follow to the…
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