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There are many ways for grandparents to gain temporary custody of grandchildren in Yakima, Washington. Sometimes, grandparents take on extra responsibilities to help with the grandchildren, or they get calls from social services to find their grandchildren a place to...
In the state of Washington, it may be possible to end your marriage with a divorce or an annulment. However, it's important to understand that these are two completely different methods of accomplishing this goal, and depending on the circumstances in your case, it...
No one thinks about an impending divorce on the day of their marriage, but a dissolution becomes a reality for a significant percentage of couples. The shock of entering into divorce proceedings leaves some emotionally shaken. While stress and anxiety are expected for...
Parental alienation is when one parent deliberately tries to make their child reject the other parent. It deteriorates the parent-child relationship through manipulation and negativity. Parental alienation is not a crime, but it is relevant to custody decisions. If...
Delays in the Washington divorce process are costly, and the more you disagree, the greater the expense can become. Making financial mistakes in a divorce is easy if payback is all you're considering. There are details to money that you have to consider if you want to...
The role of a guardian is delicate and requires competent people to follow up on government reporting. Those who are already credentialed as guardians only need to make adjustments during their next reporting letter. The new laws governing guardianships in Washington...
There are four degrees of assault in the Washington criminal justice system. In most cases, an assault is a reckless action against a person that causes injury or death. The severity of the injury varies but could be as simple as a bruise or sprain. What assault in...
When Washington authorities levy a charge of driving under the influence against you and that charge leads to a conviction, you must install an ignition interlock device on your vehicle for a set period once you regain the legal right to drive. How long the device...
Many people use the terms "burglary" and "robbery" for the same crime. However, burglary differs from robbery and covers several types of offenses. Certain elements must be present for it to count as a burglary charge. Elements of a burglary case The first element...
Learning that your spouse wants to get a divorce is often shocking. Even if you do not want to end the marriage, you must navigate the process to the best of your ability for you and your family. While every marriage is unique, there are a few general steps you can...
