by Peter Abbarno | Jul 10, 2025 | Family Practice
Guidance for Family Law Attorneys at Althauser Rayan Abbarno Calculating child support in Washington involves a structured Income Shares Model, mandated by RCW 26.19. Here’s a comprehensive overview for family law practitioners: 1. Determine Each Parent’s...
by Peter Abbarno | May 5, 2025 | Family Practice, Uncategorized
Is Washington State a “no fault” state for divorce? Yes, Washington State is a no-fault divorce state. This means that neither spouse needs to prove wrongdoing—such as adultery or abuse—to obtain a dissolution (also called divorce). Instead, one spouse can...
by Peter Abbarno | Apr 29, 2025 | Criminal Defense, Family Practice
The Washington state Legislature improved the Hope Card program with Rep. Dan Griffey’s HB 1460. The policy will deliver more safety and peace of mind for victims of abuse and domestic violence. In 2023, the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) has...
by Peter Abbarno | Apr 24, 2023 | Family Practice
This year, Governor Jay Inslee signed into law HB 1088, which adopted the Uniform Family Law Arbitration Act (UFLAA), a statutory scheme for the arbitration of family law disputes. Many UFLAA provisions are similar to the Washington Uniform Arbitration Act, with...
by silveragency | Jan 29, 2022 | Family Practice
Spousal maintenance is found in RCW 26.09.09. In other jurisdictions, spousal maintenance is referred to as alimony. Spousal maintenance is an obligation of one person to provide financial support for his or her spouse during and after a marital separation or...
by silveragency | Oct 6, 2021 | Family Practice
Many of us consider pets as part of our family. So, it may not be far-fetched that the married couple of 27 years wanted their dogs, Mr. Bear and Kona, to be awarded to one of them as custody with visitation to the other “parent”. That is exactly what a...
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