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...
Month: June 2021
How can some medicines throw off a sobriety test?
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...
How can I make co-parenting more successful?
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...
How can you help your children adjust during divorce?
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...
What is a kinship care provider?
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 &...