Tweet Share Child Dependency Exemption in Divorce There are numerous tax issues that may arise as a result of divorce. It is highly recommended that clients seek the advice of a qualified CPA regarding taxable events pursuant to a divorce. The purpose of this article is to address commonly asked questions regarding the child dependency …
Monthly Archive: May 2011
May
21
Save Money In Divorce
Tweet Share How to Save Money In Divorce Top Ten Ways to Save Money in Divorce 1. Choose your Divorce Attorney carefully The best way to get feedback on an attorney is to get a referral. Ask your friends and colleagues for input on local attorneys. If you don’t have a referral, many family law …
May
21
Preparing for Mediation
Tweet Share Tips for Preparing for Mediation In most counties, some form of dispute resolution is required before your trial date. The most common form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) is mediation. Although some mediations take place with all parties in the same room, most mediators prefer to have the parties separated in two separate …
May
21
Attending Family Court
Tweet Share Five Tips For Attending Family Court Everyone gets nervous about going to court, even attorneys and sometimes even judges. In my experience, knowing what to expect helps people prepare for any stressful situation. Whether you are attending court with your attorney, or appearing on your own behalf, here are a few tips to …
May
21
Family Law Declarations
Tweet Share Ten Tips for Successful Family Law Declaration Drafting Many aspects of family law litigation are decided based on declarations of parties and witnesses. These documents are sworn statements that are relied upon almost exclusively by the bench in the critical first stages of family law cases, both in entering ex parte orders and …
May
21
Domestic Partnership Appeal
Tweet Share Domestic Partnership Appeal RCW 26.09.150 The current law regarding domestic partnerships applicable to gays and lesbians is codified in RCW 26.09.150. Specifically, that statute states: Decree of dissolution of marriage or domestic partnership, legal separation, or declaration of invalidity — Finality — Appeal — Conversion of decree of legal separation to decree of …
May
21
Separation Contracts
Tweet Share Separation contracts RCW 26.09.070 The current law regarding domestic partnerships applicable to gays and lesbians is codified in RCW 26.09.070. Specifically, that statute states: (1) The parties to a marriage or a domestic partnership, in order to promote the amicable settlement of disputes attendant upon their separation or upon the filing of a …
May
21
Domestic Partnership Validity
Tweet Share Domestic Partnership Validity RCW 26.09.040 The current law regarding domestic partnerships applicable to gays and lesbians is codified in RCW 26.09.040. Specifically, that statute states: Petition to have marriage or domestic partnership declared invalid or judicial determination of validity — Procedure — Findings — Grounds — Legitimacy of children. (1) While both parties …
May
21
Domestic Partnership Separation
Tweet Share Domestic Partnership Separation RCW 26.09.030 The current law regarding domestic partnerships applicable to gays and lesbians is codified in RCW 26.09.030. Specifically, that statute states: Petition for dissolution of marriage or domestic partnership — Court proceedings, findings — Transfer to family court — Legal separation in lieu of dissolution. When a party who …
May
21
Domestic Partnership Petition
Tweet Share Domestic partnership is an evolving area of law applicable to gays and lesbians. At Tsai Law Company, we have extensive experience involving domestic partnerships. Call us today to talk to a Seattle Divorce Lawyer regarding your domestic partnership. Domestic Partnership Petition RCW 26.09.020 The current law regarding domestic partnerships applicable to gays and …