by Alyssa M. Lax | Sep 13, 2026 | Blogs By Alyssa M. Lax, Divorce in Washington, Family Law, Family Law Trial, Legal Separation
Practice Mise en Place in Your Family Law Case Mise en place is a French culinary term that means “everything in its place.” If you’ve ever watched a cooking show, you’ve probably seen pre-portioned ingredients in dishes already prepared on the counter so that the... 
by Anna M. Vujovic | Sep 11, 2026 | Blogs By Anna M. Vujovic, Divorce in Washington, Family Law, Legal Separation, Non-Marital Relationships, Parenting Plan
Divorce is one of the most significant and impactful transitions a family can experience. Children, regardless of age, likely do not fully understand why the divorce is happening, what that means for their lives and future, or how to express their feelings. Even when... 
by Chelsie M. Elliott | Aug 10, 2026 | Adoptions, Blogs By Chelsie M. Elliott, Family Law, Family Planning
Providing proper notice to a biological parent is one of the most important procedural requirements in a Washington adoption proceeding involving a minor child. Service errors can create significant delays and may expose an adoption decree to future challenges.... 
by Dino Gojak | Jul 17, 2026 | Blogs By Dino Gojak, Minor Guardianship
This is part two in our series on Minor Guardianships with the focus on the types of Minor Guardianships in Washington State. Part one focused on what is (and what isn’t) a Minor Guardianship, and alternatives to Minor Guardianships. In this section we focus on the... 
by Dino Gojak | Jul 16, 2026 | Blogs By Dino Gojak, Minor Guardianship
Consider these scenarios with me: CPS contacted you about your grandchild’s welfare and you’re worried that they may end up in foster care. Your child’s best friend shared with you that their parent(s) are abusing drugs, neglecting their medical needs, and that... 
by Tanya M. Green | Jul 14, 2026 | Abusive Relationship, Blogs By Tanya M. Green, Divorce in Washington, Domestic Violence, Family Law, Family Law Emergencies, Legal Separation, Non-Marital Relationships
What Is a Protection Order? A protection order (sometimes called a restraining order) is a civil court order that legally prevents another person from contacting or harming you. The purpose is to protect someone from abuse, harassment, stalking, sexual assault, or...