When & Why Married Couples Should Create Postnuptial Agreements
A postnuptial agreement is a contract between spouses (in the same way a prenuptial agreement is), but it is created after marriage. Some...
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Mackenzie Sorich
- Jul 6
- 2 min
Second Parent, Step-Parent & Domestic Adoptions
Washington State laws give step-parents special rights to seek adoption of their step-children. The same law applies for married...
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Mackenzie Sorich
- Jun 7
- 2 min
Restricted Stock Units & Divorce
Amazon employs a large number of people in the Seattle, WA area. Amazon commonly pays its corporate and professional employees with...
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Mackenzie Sorich
- May 2
- 2 min
Are Mothers Given Preference in Custody Disputes?
Debunking the Myth of “Perceived Preference” toward Mothers in Custody Disputes. As Mother’s Day nears, we thought it time to correct a...
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Mackenzie Sorich
- Apr 5
- 3 min
Preparing For Your First Family Law Strategy Session
You and your spouse have made the decision to get divorced. You may have spent months, or years even, contemplating the possibility...
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Mackenzie Sorich
- Mar 22
- 3 min
Co-Parenting Despite Disagreements
Co-parenting is a challenge. When you have children, you must accept that your former spouse or partner remains a part of your life....
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Mackenzie Sorich
- Feb 16
- 2 min
Preparing for Minor Guardianship in Washington
By Chelsea Holub, Attorney If you are caring for a child that is not yours by birth or legal adoption, you can petition to become the...
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Mackenzie Sorich
- Feb 16
- 3 min
Can I Make Estate Plans Without My Spouse?
The average American family has changed a great deal over the last few decades. The assumption that a couple will share finances, tax...
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Mackenzie Sorich
- Feb 16
- 2 min
A New Perspective On Prenups
There is a common (unfounded) belief that prenuptial agreements are offensive or insulting. Though there are several reasons why these...
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Mackenzie Sorich
- Feb 16
- 3 min
New Year, New Year, Fresh Beginnings
If you are in a lousy marriage, you have the option of divorcing. But the fear of the unknown is often harder to accept than the current...
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Mackenzie Sorich
- Feb 16
- 2 min
Estate Planning Is The Best Gift For Your Loved Ones
Whether you are in the midst of a holiday season or not, you likely spend a significant amount of time thinking about providing care for...
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Mackenzie Sorich
- Feb 16
- 3 min
Do your parents have an estate plan?
If you find yourself in the “sandwich generation” (someone who is caring for both your children as well as your parents simultaneously),...
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Mackenzie Sorich
- Feb 16
- 2 min
Home For The Holidays
In Washington State, divorcing and separating parents—and their attorneys—have the challenging task of creating a Parenting Plan. This is...
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Mackenzie Sorich
- Feb 16
- 3 min
3 Simple Ways to Avoid Probate Costs
The bad news: When a deceased person’s estate (all of their money and property) has to go through probate (the court-supervised process...
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Mackenzie Sorich
- Feb 16
- 2 min
Can a Grandparent Get Visitation Rights in Washington State?
In the United States, a parent has the legal right to time with their children. The same is not true, however, for grandparents and...
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Mackenzie Sorich
- Feb 16
- 2 min
How Divorced Parents Can Prepare For Their Kids To Head To College
Sending children off to college is difficult for any parent to do, and even more so for divorced parents. Efforts that might normally be...
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Mackenzie Sorich
- Feb 16
- 2 min
Three Important Considerations for Blended Families
More than half of all children in America are part of a blended family, even if they might not recognize the word. A blended family is...
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Mackenzie Sorich
- Feb 16
- 2 min
How To Find Your Own Independence and Peace of Mind
Every July, we recognize and celebrate our country’s freedom and independence. The same is not true, unfortunately, for the lifestyle of...
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Mackenzie Sorich
- Feb 16
- 2 min
Advocating for Fathers in Divorce & Custody Cases
When it comes to child custody decisions made in court, there is an common misconception that mothers are favored over fathers. There is...
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