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 Navigate Law Group | Jun 12, 2025 | Family Law, Minor Guardianship
The interplay between child custody laws, human trafficking, and minor guardianship creates a complex landscape for legal practitioners, particularly when examining the intersections of the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA), human... 
by Navigate Law Group | Nov 22, 2024 | Family Law, Minor Guardianship
Navigating the legal system can be daunting, especially when it involves the care of a child. In Washington State, if you are considering filing a minor guardianship action, it’s important to understand the procedures involved as it is a convoluted and newer... 
by Chelsie M. Elliott | Jul 11, 2024 | Adoptions, Blogs By Chelsie M. Elliott, Family Law, Minor Guardianship
Overview of Legal Options for Long-Term Care of a Child If you have custody/are taking care of a child and there is no biological parent involved (and no state involvement), a question commonly asked is what you can do long term to care for the child. Typically, at... 
by Navigate Law Group | May 10, 2024 | Abusive Relationship, Child Custody, Child Support, Committed Intimate Relationship, Contempt, Divorce in Washington, Domestic Violence, Family Law, Family Law Emergencies, Family Law Trial, Family Planning, Finding an Attorney, Legal Separation, Military Family Law Issues, Minor Guardianship, Non-Marital Relationships, Parenting Plan, Post Final Orders, Post-Secondary Support, Rape Survivor Parental Rights, Relocation
You have heard of the attorney-client privilege, but do you know what it means and why it is so important? What Is Attorney-Client Privilege? In Washington, confidential communications between attorneys and clients are defined in the Rules for Professional Conduct...