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Domestic violence victims often face a slew of terrifying physical, legal and financial challenges. Fortunately, a new Washington state law is designed to give victims occupational and financial protections if they are dealing with the aftermath of such a situation....
Individuals who cope with domestic abuse go through a variety of problems, but what happens when the mistreatment is not always obvious? While most think of domestic violence as physical, emotional abuse is often just as rampant or may take place at the same time. Web...
Statistics show that 25% of fatal crashes involve alcohol, so Washington has enacted strict laws regarding those who drive under the influence of alcohol. A driver charged with DUI in Yakima could face stiff penalties. Overview of Washington DUI laws In this state, it...
Prenuptial agreements are used to protect assets in the event of divorce or death. If you're considering another marriage after going through a divorce, you might be wondering about the effectiveness of a prenuptial agreement. There are a lot more factors to take into...
Divorce at any age is one of life’s more difficult undertakings. However, after the age of 50, a marital split presents challenges you would not necessarily have encountered as a younger woman. Understanding your finances Perhaps your spouse took care of everything...
Violence within an intimate relationship can take many forms. While some relationships may seem fine on the surface, sometimes abuse can go undetected. Recognizing the signs of domestic violence is important for you and for anyone worried about this problem. Cruel...
When a police siren sounds behind you, the approaching officer may suspect you of DUI. If so, the officer will pull you over and ask you to perform a field sobriety test. Since officers use these tests to determine if you have too much alcohol in your system, you...
It is highly likely that you will hold any children in joint custody with your spouse after a divorce, assuming that nobody struggles with alcoholism and there was no history of abuse in the family home. However, co-parenting effectively is a challenge, particularly...
Divorce can rattle your family life and leave you scrambling to help your children understand what has happened. While you cannot protect your children from all of the challenges of divorce, your commitment to their well-being can help to minimize any collateral...
When a parent cannot take care of his or her children, the state will step in and look for somewhere in which to place them. Ideally, the state wants to place kids with other family members. According to the Washington State Department of Children, Youth &...
