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Dissolution of a marriage, also called divorce, is the formal, legal termination of a marriage by a judge. A dissolution of marriage ends your legal status as husband and wife. A divorce, unlike an annulment, does not “delete” the union as though it never existed. Instead, it is a legal end to the marriage, which is necessary if you or…
Everyone has high hopes that their marriages will last forever. However, couples sometimes discover a period of separation from each other is what is required most. What is Legal Separation? Legal separation is different from divorce in that it does not terminate the marriage. It begins with an agreement between a married couple specifying how the logistics of living separately…
Child support is an important decision made during any separation or divorce process. It ensures the separating couple’s children are well provided for and taken care of until they become legal adults. Consequently, many parents worry about paying child support should they lose their job. At Alliance Law Group, we frequently have clients asking, If I don’t have a job,…
Divorce tends to end in child custody agreements where children are involved. The parents’ past and present employment records are used to calculate their obligation or how much they should contribute to their child’s needs. However, in some situations, the non-custodial parent may be unemployed or lack a stable employment history. What happens to their obligation? Are they exempted from…
Child support is an issue that tends to separate all parties involved. Although in some cases, the mother pays child support to custodial fathers, in most cases, mothers are the custodial parents and fathers are responsible for paying child support. So, how does child support work, and what does a parent need to know to understand his or her obligations?…
Child support matters are complex. The law stipulates that parents should help pay for the needs of their children. However, many parents are not aware of what child support covers exactly. Generally, in a divorce matter, the court will order the non-custodial parent to pay support to the custodial parent. That support is calculated following the standard Washington state guidelines.…
Every child in the United States is entitled to receive support from both parents. Additionally, all parents are required by law to support their offspring. Court-mandated child support is usually monetary but might also include healthcare support, like medical insurance or help with hospital bills. If you need help with a child support case, contact a Tacoma Divorce Attorney today.…
Child support laws in Tacoma, Washington are implemented by the Child Support Services Division of the Attorney General’s Office. Like the other states, Washington sets general child support payment guidelines from non-custodial to custodial parents. Child support orders usually occur in most final divorce decrees. If you need help for child custody and support issues or a divorce case, contact…
Parents must support their children, so most divorces involve a judge issuing a child support order. This order will state how much you must pay to the custodial parent each month. However, life rarely stands still, and many people find that the original child support order is no longer working for them. What can you do? Fortunately, you can request…