Family-based immigration allows non-U.S. citizens to petition to become lawful permanent residents (green card holders). Family-based immigration is also one of the most common paths for obtaining a …
“Coercive Control” & Washington’s New DVPO Laws
DVPO stands for Domestic Violence Protection Orders. As of July 2022, there are updates and additions regarding DVPOs, which the Washington Legislature adopted initially in 1984. (Protection orders …
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Minor Guardianship & Grandparents
Before January 1, 2021, the laws that outlined third-party custody (i.e., someone who is not the child’s parents) were referred to as non-parental custody laws. Since then, any third party who wishes …
Children Who Fight Visitation
Some couples decide to pursue a divorce when their children are quite young. Under these circumstances, divorced parents ask about what to do if the other parent doesn’t comply with the agreement. …
Temporary Protected Status & Eligibility
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is a designation given to a country by the Secretary of Homeland Security. It directly impacts citizens of those countries currently in the United States. This occurs …
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What “Going To Trial” Means
No one ends a marriage because it is working. Although there are exceptions, the beginning stages of your divorce may be filled with tension and anger. One person could say they intend to keep the …
