Stepparents play important roles in the lives of their stepchildren. It is no easy task to marry into an established family and try to take over the role of parent. In Washington, the courts recognize certain legal rights that stepparents have by law after marriage. While these rights are typically limited to what the legal…
As the biological parent of a child in Washington – also known as the birth parent – you have certain legal rights during the adoption process. You have the right to make important decisions regarding the care and parentage of your child within the boundaries of what is in your child’s best interest. Understand your…
Alimony is frequently a point of contention in divorce and legal separation cases in Washington. Alimony, or spousal support, is a financial award granted in some divorces to balance the financial disparity between two parties, allowing the lesser-earning spouse to maintain the standard of living that he or she enjoyed during the marriage. If you…
