Washington residents who are getting ready to officially end their marriages may have questions about the best way to go about it. There are several divorce options available, but not all are created equal. Which is best?
Washington probate: Need assistance with TEDRA mediation?
Did you recently lose a loved one? Has the probate process come to a standstill due to disputes about how his or her estate should be distributed? Are you worried that this means drawn-out court proceedings will be in your future? In the state of Washington, it may be possible to avoid litigation entirely by requesting the disputes be resolved through the mediation process.
Is your child custody agreement not working anymore?
When you got divorced, you and your former spouse entered into a child custody agreement that you felt would work well for your family. However, like other Washington families in your situation, you realize that plan no longer works.
When creating a parenting plan, the specifics matter
In the state of Washington when a couple with children divorces, a custody plan has to be created. Shared custody is the arrangement of choice, though, there are cases where sole custody with or without noncustodial parent visitation rights is appropriate. When shared custody or visitation is on the table, it is necessary to come up with a parenting plan for how the family schedule will work. In doing so, remember that the specifics matter.
