by Amber M. Rushbanks (Rush) | Aug 14, 2023 | Blogs By Amber M. Rushbanks (Rush), Committed Intimate Relationship, Divorce in Washington, Family Law
Let’s talk about a common question I get from my clients: In Washington state, who gets to keep our rental house in our divorce? The information provided below will be discussed from the perspective of going to court and having a Judge make decisions on your property,... 
by Amber M. Rushbanks (Rush) | Mar 6, 2023 | Blogs By Amber M. Rushbanks (Rush), Miscellaneous, Name Change
This article is for people who want to change their name to a mononym (i.e., having only one name, instead of a first, middle, last name) in Washington state. Having a mononym is pretty unusual in the United States, but it is definitely possible to accomplish. There... 
by Amber M. Rushbanks (Rush) | Jul 15, 2022 | Blogs By Amber M. Rushbanks (Rush), Child Custody, Divorce in Washington, Family Law, Legal Separation, Non-Marital Relationships, Parenting Plan
If you and your partner or spouse have broken up and you have a child together, chances are that you may not agree on the custody arrangement for your child(ren) at some point. If you can’t reach an agreement on how to share the kids, then you can ask the court to... 
by Amber M. Rushbanks (Rush) | Dec 7, 2021 | Abusive Relationship, Blogs By Amber M. Rushbanks (Rush), Child Support, Committed Intimate Relationship, Contempt, Divorce in Washington, Domestic Violence, Family Law, Finding an Attorney, Legal Separation, Minor Guardianship, Non-Marital Relationships, Post-Secondary Support
Typically, when you are going through a divorce or other family law matter, you have four primary options for getting help from an attorney: (1) a free community/legal aid clinic, (2) a single consultation, (3) limited scope advisement, or (4) full scope... 
by Amber M. Rushbanks (Rush) | Mar 11, 2021 | Blogs By Amber M. Rushbanks (Rush), Contempt, Divorce in Washington, Family Law, Legal Separation, Non-Marital Relationships, Post Final Orders
What Is Contempt? When You Should File. In Washington state, if you are in a situation where the other parent to your child is not following the parenting plan in bad faith, then your recourse is to file a contempt action in court. Contempt is a legal action where you... 
by Amber M. Rushbanks (Rush) | Jun 5, 2020 | Blogs By Amber M. Rushbanks (Rush), Committed Intimate Relationship, Family Law, Non-Marital Relationships
As our society changes, more and more couples are choosing not to marry. What does this mean when a committed relationship comes to an end, but during the relationship you both acquired property, debts, and assets? Who gets what? Likely, you both have a lot of...
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