Yakima Family Law Blog
How do I know if I’m in an abusive relationship?
Do you wonder if your relationship is healthy? It can be hard to recognize if you are in a toxic relationship, but if you suspect that your relationship is abusive, it is important to understand the red flags. Your health and safety, and that of any minors in the...
Grandparent rights in a divorce situation
Being a grandparent can be a wonderful experience, but if you end up in the middle of a divorce between your child and his or her spouse, it can put your rights as a grandparent at risk. You may end up in a situation where your grandchildren's parent or parents no...
Field sobriety tests
The most common tools a police officer will use to determine whether a person is intoxicated during a DUI stop are the standardized field sobriety tests. According to VeryWellMind, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration developed these tests in the 1970s....
Can authorities draw blood for DUI testing?
The laws of Washington say that a person who applies for and receives a driver's license from the state government has given consent for breath testing during a traffic stop for possible DUI. Nevertheless, you may reasonably wonder, how do these implied consent laws...
Eliminating unhealthy habits after a divorce
For many people, the new year is a great time to make resolutions and improve their lives. However, these resolutions often fall through at some point and people return to their previous behaviors. From excessive spending, overeating, a lack of exercise or drinking...
What are Washington’s child support guidelines?
As a parent facing divorce, one of your biggest concerns likely is the amount of monthly child support you will receive or have to pay. In Washington, as in all other states, both parents have the obligation to support their children. In cases of divorce, the...
Can you successfully defend against radar gun evidence?
When a law enforcement officer pulls you over for speeding, saying that (s)he “got you on radar,” you likely think that you have no alternative but to pay the ticket fine and resign yourself to having points against your driver’s license. This, however, is not always...
Divorce considerations for military members
If you or your spouse serves in the military and you are facing divorce, you have several special considerations that do not apply to civilians. Preparing for divorce as a military member may involve accommodations for moves and deployments as well as unique laws...
How is a traffic infraction different from a crime?
Have you ever committed a traffic crime in Washington? What about an infraction? You may use the two terms interchangeably, but they are actually two very different violations. Traffic crimes include serious offenses, including vehicular assault and reckless driving....
What non-alcoholic substances affect BAC tests?
Washington law enforcement uses blood alcohol content (BAC) tests on drivers suspected of DUI. These tests do have their uses and have high levels of accuracy. Still, they are not infallible. Today we will look at one of their weaknesses: sensitivity to non-alcoholic...
