David J. Fisher Family Law Blog

Many couples who divorce decide to split the residency of children equally between the parents. This is sometimes called “shared custody”. For those who are able to maintain a good relationship after the divorce, and live close to one another, shared residency could work. However, both parents must think long and hard about what they want to do and keep the best interests of the child in mind when making the decision.... Read More

Many couples decide to live together without getting married or filing for a domestic partnership. If these relationships end, what rights, if any, do the parties have? While some states may have a “common law” marriage, Washington does not. Washington does, however, recognize an equity relationship. Washington courts have held that an equity relationship is a “stable, marital-like relationship where both parties cohabit with knowledge that a lawful marriage between them does n... Read More