Our Seattle family law firm recently attended an event supporting Family Law CASA at the Seattle Yacht Club. Court appointed special advocates, or CASAs, are volunteers who advocate for children during high conflict legal actions. Family Law CASA endeavors to enhance the well-being of children from lower income families who are caught up in high-conflict and high-risk...
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Our Seattle family law attorneys recently attended a garden party at the famous Bloedel Reserve. The Bloedel Reserve is a beautiful forest garden located on Bainbridge Island and open to the public. SL Pitts PC attorneys attended this Bainbridge event in order to support the continued operations of the Bloedel Reserve and its managing nonprofit....
Finding the right state to file for divorce depends on more than where you currently live. Courts generally consider residency requirements, where your spouse resides, where the marriage was established, and whether another court has already accepted jurisdiction. Filing in the appropriate can affect issues such as property division, child custody, spousal support, and the...
Businesses in the Seattle and Puget Sound technology sector often offer non-cash benefits and incentives to employees. Particularly prominent are stock options, restricted stock units (RSUs), and equity compensation, and as such, you may be wondering what the true financial outcome or cost of divorce might look like. In a marital dissolution, many assets are...
Although divorce is a legal process involving court filings, financial disclosures, and important decisions, understanding the basics can make it feel more manageable. The answers below address common spousal support questions related to filing for divorce, dividing property, and resolving matters involving children in Washington. This means every state handles the particulars of divorce a...
According to U.S. Census Bureau data, over 22 million children under 21 live with their primary residential or custodial parent while the other parent lives elsewhere. Child custody disputes are not uncommon following a separation or divorce in Seattle and across Washington State. Even the most reasonable parents may let emotional tension get the best...
Long-distance co-parenting can be challenging, but it is often possible with careful planning and commitment to putting your child’s needs first. Whether a parent relocates for work, military service, or family reasons, a detailed parenting plan and consistent communication can help maintain strong parent-child relationships across state lines. In some cases, even interstate and international...
Is Your Spouse Hiding Assets During Divorce? Simply put, spouses do not always share the dirty details of their purchases or finances with one another. Sometimes, an omission is a genuine oversight, and sometimes, it is done intentionally in an effort to avoid a fight over an expense one spouse may not consider worthwhile....