Rashid Family Law

11/18/2021

Children are one consideration.
When parents separate, the court will apply the “best interest of the child” standard. RCW 26.09.002. The court applies this standard to modifications, and child support orders, to name a few.

We recognize and appreciate that not all individuals facing divorce need, want, and/or can afford to have a lawyer handle all aspects of their divorce on their behalf. One way to limit lawyer involvement (and reduce legal fees) is to limit the things your lawyer is asked to do for you. As skilled, e...

11/13/2021

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10/22/2021

Photo by Monstera on Pexels.com Some of us have experienced paying child support that has left no money to pay living expenses in your household—behind on your rent, eating foods like Top Ramen noodles every night to survive. Or the child support that you receive is not enough to cover the child's living expenses. The child's other parent lives "high on the hog" while the child lives a moderate or less lifestyle....

https://rashidfamilylaw.org/2021/10/22/child-support-modification-circumstances-have-changed-since-the-original-order-2/

We recognize and appreciate that not all individuals facing divorce need, want, and/or can afford to have a lawyer handle all aspects of their divorce on their behalf. One way to limit lawyer involvement (and reduce legal fees) is to limit the things your lawyer is asked to do for you. As skilled, e...

10/15/2021

A “Pre-filing Settlement” is an agreement or resolution reached by parties before they file a case. This is one of the lesser-known options available in Divorce and other Family Law cases. There are several ways to reach or “get” a Pre-filing Settlement. Learn about these options in today’s blog post by Attorney Jamie O’Brien. For more information visit: https://coulinglaw.com/blog/2021/9/15/what-is-a-pre-filing-settlement-and-how-do-i-get-one