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Articles for Family Law from Story Law in Bellevue WA

Family Law Articles from Story Law in Bellevue, WA

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Dive into our comprehensive collection of articles on family law.  Every week we explore a wide array of topics, from the intricacies of divorce and custody to the nuances of international and specialized family law. Each piece is designed to enlighten and guide you through the legal landscape, offering valuable insights and updates to keep you informed on the latest in family law practices.

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Prenuptial Agreement Myths

Prenuptial Agreements in WA: 10 Myths Couples Often Believe!

Prenuptial Agreements can bring peace of mind. Still, a lot of couples avoid them because of myths they’ve heard from...

Child Support Withholding

Child Support Withholding From WA Paid Family Leave

Child Support can come out of your Washington Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML) benefits. If that happens, it can...

Common Law Asset Division in WA

Asset Division for Committed Intimate Relationships in WA

Asset division can get complicated when a long-term relationship ends and the couple was never married. Many people call this...

Cryptocurrency in Divorce

Cryptocurrency in Washington Divorce: Digital Assets Guide

Cryptocurrency used to feel like a niche hobby. Now it shows up in everyday divorce cases. A spouse may hold...

Division of Retirement Accounts

Dividing Retirement Accounts in a Washington Divorce

For many couples, retirement accounts are one of the largest assets they own. A 401k, pension, or long-term savings plan...

Selecting Litigation Lawyers

Litigation Lawyers in Bellevue: How to Choose Representation

When a family law case becomes high-conflict, many people realize they need more than general advice. They need litigation lawyers...

Divorce After Holidays

Why Divorce Filings Often Rise After the Holidays in Washington

For many families, the holiday season brings warmth, connection, and celebration. But for others, it also brings stress, unresolved conflict,...

Domestic Violence and Divorce

How Domestic Violence Impacts Divorce Cases in Washington State

Divorce is never simple, but when domestic violence is part of the story, it changes everything. The court must look...

Child's Opinion In Custody Cases

Child Custody – Does The Child’s Opinion Matter in Washington

When parents separate, one of the most emotional questions they face is where their child will live and how parenting...

Garnish Wages

When the Court May Garnish Wages for Child Support in Washington

Child support ensures that children continue to receive financial stability even when parents separate or divorce. It’s one of the...

Bankruptcy and Divorce

How Bankruptcy Can Impact Your Divorce in Washington State

Divorce can be emotionally draining, but when combined with financial strain or bankruptcy, the process becomes even more complicated. Many...

Surrogate Mothers Rights

Surrogate Mothers: Understanding Your Rights and Protections

Surrogacy is a remarkable act of generosity. For many families, it’s a deeply personal journey that brings hope, love, and...

Prenuptial Agreements For A Modern Woman

Why Prenuptial Agreements Matter for the Modern Woman in Washington

Modern women are redefining what partnership looks like. They’re earning more, investing earlier, and balancing demanding careers with family life....

Annulments in Washington State

Annulments In Washington State: A Short Guide For Families

Sometimes a marriage is not just difficult—it may never have been legally valid in the first place. When that happens,...

Missed Child Support Payment

What To Do If You Cannot Make a Child Support Payment

Child support plays an important role in ensuring children’s needs are met. But life can bring unexpected financial challenges that...

Child Custody Job Relocation

How Child Custody Is Affected by Job Relocation

When life brings a new job opportunity, it can create both excitement and stress. For parents with custody arrangements in...

Restraining Order Violations

Restraining Order Violations: What To Do If Your Ex Breaks One

A restraining order offers legal protection when a relationship becomes unsafe. But when your ex breaks that order, it can...

Postnuptial Agreement Events

Life Changes That May Require a Postnuptial Agreement

Understanding A Postnuptial Agreement in Washington State Many people are familiar with prenuptial agreements—contracts created before marriage that outline how...

Inheritance and Alimony

Can Inheritance Affect Alimony in Washington State?

Alimony—referred to as “spousal maintenance” in Washington—is a court-ordered payment from one spouse to another after a divorce or legal...

Collaborative Law Child Custody

Collaborative Law in Child Custody Cases at Story Law

Child custody disputes can be emotionally devastating—for parents and especially for children. In Washington State, more families are choosing collaborative...

Legal Separation

When Legal Separation Is Better Than Divorce in Washington

For many couples, the idea of divorce feels premature or overwhelming. In Washington State, legal separation serves as a formal...

Failed Prenuptial Agreements

Why Some Prenuptial Agreements Fail in Washington

Many couples enter into a prenuptial agreement thinking they’ve secured their future. But when divorce becomes a reality, some discover...

Protection Orders

What Protection Orders Can And Can’t Do In Domestic Violence Cases

In situations involving domestic violence or threats of harm, Washington law offers a civil remedy known as a protection order....

How to avoid a Messy Divorce

How to Avoid a Messy Divorce: Legal & Practical Strategies

Divorce doesn’t have to be a destructive, headline-grabbing battle. With planning, communication, and sensible legal support, couples can separate respectfully...

Child Custody in Military

How Child Custody Works for Military Service Members in Washington

Military service presents unique challenges for child custody in Washington, from deployments to Permanent Changes of Station (PCS). While service...

Marriage Annulment

What an Annulment Does — And Doesn’t — Do in Washington

Marriage annulment can feel like a mysterious legal shortcut—almost like magic erasing your marriage entirely. But the reality is more...

Surrogacy Laws in WA State

Surrogacy Law in WA: What Prospective Parents Should Know

Becoming a parent through surrogacy is an extraordinary journey filled with hope, emotion, and intricate planning. But alongside the joys...

Misuse of Child Support

What to Do If Your Child Support Is Not Going to Your Child

Child support is intended to provide for your child’s needs—food, clothing, shelter, and education. But when payments don’t actually benefit...

Child Abuse Options For Help

What to Do If You Suspect Child Abuse by the Other Parent in Washington

Suspecting that your child’s other parent is abusing them is one of the most distressing experiences a parent can face....

Top 10 Questions About Minor Guardianship

Top 10 Questions About Minor Guardianship in Washington

When a child’s parents are unable to care for them—whether due to illness, incarceration, addiction, or absence—Washington courts provide a...

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