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How do I prepare for a family law trial in Washington?

How do I prepare for a family law trial in Washington?

Family Law Trial in Washington Trial is the method in which you present your case to a judge for a determination on how your case should be resolved. All the parties in a case can present evidence and testimony to prove their case and facts, and the trial judge takes...
Family Law: What do I do if the other party is in prison or jail?

Family Law: What do I do if the other party is in prison or jail?

It can be hard going through a family law matter (divorce, legal separation, child custody, child support, etc.) when both parties are aware of where the other party is located and cooperating with the process. However, there are certain factors that might make a...
How to Serve the Other Party in a Washington Divorce Case

How to Serve the Other Party in a Washington Divorce Case

Imagine you are sitting around your kitchen table on a Saturday morning enjoying a bowl of cereal and a cup of coffee when you hear a knock at the door. You are surprised because you were not expecting any visitors, but you put down your spoon and walk towards the...
How do I know if I am in an abusive relationship? Is it Domestic Violence?

How do I know if I am in an abusive relationship? Is it Domestic Violence?

Does your partner often say, “you aren’t good enough” or “you don’t do anything?” Does she call you lazy, crazy, or other names to belittle you? Does this behavior occur regularly? In public, around others to embarrass you? Does the harassment occur at home constantly...
How to Serve the Other Party in a New Family Law Matter

How to Serve the Other Party in a New Family Law Matter

For every family law matter that you might want to start – adoption, divorce, modification, etc. – the party you are filing against is entitled to notice that you have started a court action and they are now required to participate. Notice typically means providing...
COVID-19 has temporarily stopped all family law dockets in Clark County, but you have an emergency. What do you do?

COVID-19 has temporarily stopped all family law dockets in Clark County, but you have an emergency. What do you do?

UPDATE: On Tuesday, April 14, 2020, the Court extended the cancellation of all family law dockets, including Judges’ family law dockets and family law trials, through May 4, 2020. The rest of the information and recommended best practices outlined below have not...