Yakima Family Law Blog
Tips for protecting your finances while going through a divorce
For many individuals facing divorce, a common top priority is the sustainment of financial stability both now and for the future. Between property division, bank account splits and child-related arrangements, spouses ending their marriage have more than legal fees to...
Is your marriage breaking down? Some tips to keep it together
In the past few months, Americans have had to spend more and more time at home. This means more and more time in each other’s company. For some couples, this is a welcome time to become reacquainted. For others, though, it has been a time of strain and stress on the...
What is Divorce Like During the Pandemic?
Life is filled with traditions, rituals and rites that mark major transitions – graduation ceremonies, wedding receptions and retirement parties, just to name a few. But thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic, many of those formal rituals are unavailable at the moment....
Understanding field sobriety tests in Washington
You’ve seen them in the movies. You have seen police conducting them on the side of a busy highway. You may have even been subjected to them. They are known as “field sobriety tests,” and they are one of the first tools that law enforcement uses to determine whether...
Can you refuse a breath test in Washington?
If an officer stops you because he or she suspects you of drinking and driving, he or she may ask you to take a breath test. Though the officer will pose the request as a question, you should reconsider if you plan to answer with “no.” Before administering the test,...
How contempt can lead to divorce and how to change the behavior
All marriages face challenges, and some can be more trying than others. With many issues, couples are able to work things out. However, some behaviors predict an increase of divorce. Contempt is one of these predictors. Marriage experts warn of the dangers of this...
Do breath test devices yield accurate results?
If you have been pulled over on suspicion of drinking and driving, you know firsthand the emotions involved with such an experience. You may feel overwhelmed when asked to submit to a breath test or a number of other tests law enforcement officers use to determine...
How does the court decide to award spousal support?
Spousal support is a payment the court orders where one person pays a former spouse money to help him or her financially after a divorce. These payments may be temporary or may last for many years. The specifics depend on the situation. Most courts will determine...
How can legal substances lead to a DUI charge in Washington?
Motorists could find themselves charged with driving under the influence after taking over-the-counter or prescription medicines. You may also face a DUI charge from using legalized cannabis products designed for medicinal purposes. Legal and doctor-prescribed...
Excessive time at home and the breakdown of a marriage
In recent months, many people are spending a considerable amount of time at home. Moreover, losing one's job or suffering a serious injury that results in immobility causes a lot of people to spend far more time around the house. Unfortunately, this often leads to...
