Anyone remember the Brady Bunch? Even today, the iconic 1970s sitcom epitomizes blended families. A widowed architect with three sons marries a woman with three daughters, and adventure ensues. In one episode, Mrs. Brady tells one of the boys that the only “steps” in...
You’re no longer with your partner, but otherwise nothing has changed. If you say “black,” their response is “white.” There’s no logic behind their actions – they’re only driven by a determination to make your life as difficult as possible, even if you have children...
A child’s ideal caregiver is their parent. A secure and loving relationship with Mom and/or Dad keeps them safe and healthy, transmits important social and cultural values, and provides them with the resources and skills they need to grow into happy and well-adjusted...
Every time you look at the summer calendar on your fridge, you’re reminded about your upcoming divorce. Your daughter can’t stop talking about the new slides at Dune Peninsula park while your son is excited about his camping trip with friends. There’s also the new...
When you decide to petition for dissolution of marriage (file for divorce) in Washington state, one of the first questions you’re going to ask yourself is, “how do attorney fees work?”. Although you know that divorce is the best solution to a difficult family...
Your spouse has just told you that they want a divorce. Even though some of your friends have been through the process, and you routinely see celebrity breakups shared on your social media newsfeed, none of it adequately prepares you for facing your own divorce. What...
Your life can become hectic after you file for divorce. While you’re preparing for a new life, you’re also putting in time at work, getting the kids off to school, helping them with their homework, and running household errands like cleaning and grocery shopping....
When you were married, you and your spouse made relationship decisions together. Now that you’ve both accepted that the marriage is over and divorce is the best outcome, you may be worried that all the decisions will now be in someone else’s hands, namely a judge. You...
Do you remember the first time you got on a roller coaster? You were probably afraid. Maybe you even thought about jumping out when the ride attendant strapped you in. Then it started: the forward lurch and everything happening so fast that you clutched the support...
As your life progresses, change is inevitable (therefore learning how to rediscover yourself and continue to grow is such a vital skill). When you’ve been through a divorce, it’s a perfect opportunity to rediscover who you are and move your life in a new direction. ...
