Sep 10 PURSUING PROTECTION ORDERS IN WASHINGTON

In the state of Washington, a judge can issue a protective restraining order when there is cause to believe that a person suffers ...

Aug 11 LAWS CONSIDERED TO SEPARATE GUNS AND DOMESTIC ABUSERS

Like many places in America, Washington is no stranger to domestic violence. Now legislation is being considered at the federal ...

Jul 28 AN OVERVIEW OF THE EVOLUTION OF LAWS AGAINST SPOUSAL ABUSE

Domestic violence has long been a problem in Washington just as it has been in the rest of America. Beatings and other threatening ...

Oct 17 WASHINGTON COULD BE AFFECTED BY CHILD CUSTODY COURT DECISION

A married couple and a biological father are embroiled in a child custody matter that may be of interest to our readers here in ...

Dec 18 MANY FACTORS TO CONSIDER IN SPOUSAL SUPPORT CASES

When a marriage ends, there are several different types of "support" that can come into play. In a general sense, there is the ...

Nov 13 FAMILY LAW: IS ALIMONY RIGHT FOR DIVORCED WASHINGTON COUPLES?

During a divorce process, many Washington couples can face disagreements. Family law issues such as child custody, support and ...