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Divorced Parents Battle in Court Over the COVID-19 Vaccine

Posted on Jan 03, 2022 by Shana Thompson

Divorced Parents Battle in Court Over the COVID-19 Vaccine

In November, the pharmaceutical company known as Pfizer announced they have a vaccine for children ages five and above. While this was a relief for many parents across the globe, it also became another source of co-parenting contention for others. Everyday more and more parents are taking their ex-partners to court over disagreements regarding the COVID-19 vaccine. Family law firms all over Washington… Read more

Holiday Visitation & Parenting during COVID-19

Posted on Dec 12, 2020 by Shana Thompson

Holiday Visitation & Parenting during COVID-19

The holidays can be a frustrating time for many families and co-parents going through custody disputes. Many divorced parents have concerns about how safe their child might be and if the other parent is taking the coronavirus pandemic seriously. There are instances in which one of the parents works in the front lines (e.g., medical professional), in which case there is a possibility of increased exposure.… Read more

Family violence on the rise during coronavirus pandemic

Posted on Apr 16, 2020 by Shana Thompson

Family violence on the rise during coronavirus pandemic

For victims of family violence or those in abusive relationships, self-isolation or quarantine poses a higher risk. As victims are in close proximity to their abuser due to the Stay Home, Stay Healthy order issued by Governor Inslee, abusive partners can use the pandemic against the victim to cause fear and manipulate the person. The New York Times reports that domestic violence cases in China has… Read more

Pets are increasingly being added to prenuptial agreements

Posted on Jan 17, 2020 by Shana Thompson

Pets are increasingly being added to prenuptial agreements

Houses, cars and bank accounts are a few assets that can be expected to be added to a prenuptial agreement when two people are getting married. These days however, dogs, cats and other pets are frequently part of the prenuptial agreement talks. While most people think of dogs and other pets as members of the family, separating couples are finding courts think otherwise. According to Good Morning… Read more

January is divorce month, according to family attorneys and online analytics

Posted on Jan 17, 2020 by Shana Thompson

January is divorce month, according to family attorneys and online analytics

Merry Christmas and single for a new year? January has earned the dubious distinction of “divorce month” based on both analytics kept by social media companies and attorneys who are well versed in family law, according to USA Today. Attorney Laura Wasser, who has represented celebrities like Angelina Jolie and Johnny Depp during their divorces, told the newspaper that the first half of January usually… Read more

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