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Relocation
Child Relocation in Washington: Key Facts, Statutes,…Relocating with a child after divorce or separation can be complex, especially when it involves changing a child’s residence in a way that affects…
Relocation
Can I Relocate With My Child After…Divorce often brings significant life changes, and for many, relocating with a child is a consideration as they move forward. Whether it’s to be…
Relocation
3 Tips For Winning Your Child Relocation…Relocating with a child after divorce can be challenging, especially when both parents share custody. Courts carefully consider child relocation requests, weighing the child’s…
Paternity
Paternity Testing Demystified: What You Need To…Establishing paternity is an important process for many families, carrying significant personal and legal implications. Whether it’s confirming biological ties for peace of mind,…
Paternity
Establishing Paternity in Washington: What You Need…Establishing paternity is a crucial step for many families in Washington, especially for unmarried parents or those uncertain of their parental rights and responsibilities.…
Custody
Child Custody By The Numbers: Stats Every…The end of a marriage or relationship is never easy, especially when children are involved. For parents facing a divorce or separation, the process…
Early Assessment
Paternity vs APRWhen two people have a child together but later decide to separate, establishing parental responsibilities can become complex. In cases involving uncertainty about the…
Program Insights
LLP Monthly Report - Issue 4The Colorado Licensed Legal Paraprofessional (LLP) initiative is a pioneering program authorized by the Colorado Supreme Court, creating a new class of legal service…
Parental Alienation
Parental Alienation Laws in Washington: Your Legal…Parental alienation, a term describing efforts by one parent to disrupt a child’s relationship with the other parent, is a complex and emotionally charged…
Parental Alienation
Parental Alienation Syndrome: What It Is, Why…Parental alienation syndrome (PAS) is a form of child abuse that occurs when a child is manipulated into rejecting one parent and aligning with…
Adoption
Key Considerations in Step-Parent AdoptionStep-parent adoption is the most common form of adoption in the United States, accounting for approximately 50% of all private adoptions. This process allows…
Divorce
Healing In The Workplace: Insights From Haeli…Join us as Caroline Germano, Marketing & Communications Manager at Modern Family Law, sits down with Haeli Harris, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist,…
Divorce
Blended Families: Strategies for a Happy, Harmonious…Blended families are becoming increasingly common in the U.S., with approximately 16% of children living in stepfamilies, according to the Pew Research Center. While…
Custody
Parenting Plan Considerations: Traveling With Your New…Blended families, formed by the union of two individuals with children from previous relationships, are increasingly common in today’s society. Traveling with a new…
LLP
The third LinkedIn Live Virtual Panel event hosted by Modern Family Law highlighted the experiences of Colorado’s pioneering Licensed Legal Paraprofessionals (LLPs). Led by…
Divorce
Divorce is rarely easy, but navigating it with a non-responsive or “ghosting” ex can make the process especially challenging. Ghosting—where one person suddenly cuts…
Divorce
Haunted By Uncertainty: Why Divorce Can Feel…Divorce is one of life’s most challenging experiences, filled with a mix of intense emotions. Topping that list for many is fear. While emotions…
Employee Spotlight
Empathy In Action: Diana McCormick's Sales Strategy…In this interview, Diana McCormick, Sales Manager at Modern Family Law, sits down with Marketing & Communications Manager Caroline Germano to discuss her role,…
Annulment
Declarations of Invalidity (Annulments) In WashingtonWhile divorce is the most common means of ending a marriage, certain situations call for a different approach: a declaration of invalidity, often referred…