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A review of the anti-harassment case Washburn v. City of Federal Way that went through the Washington Supreme Court in October 2013. Read more
In Hillman v. Maretta, the Supreme Court said that Virginia law must yield to ERISA and to the federal law—governing serviceman’s life insurance policies. Read more
A review of the relocation case In Re Marriage of Kim that went through the Washington Court of Appeals in February 2014. Read more
In Re Marriage of Swaka: the court said a judge not a jury can evaluate better the testimony and the credibility of a witness — who testified remotely. Read more
In Re Marriage of Larson: The court ruled it can award a portion of one spouse’s separate property to the other sans exceptional circumstances. Read more
In Re Marriage of Cota: The court sought reduction of child support to 45% of the father's monthly income or reason for raising the cap. Read more
In Re Marriage of Morris: The father argued the post-secondary education fee shall be in excess of the basic support — required to be paid under the law. Read more
In Re Marriage of Wright: The husband said the wife had better finances, but the court pointed to his estimated earnings until his anticipated retirement. Read more
In Re Marriage of Lee: The trial court had found the non-modifiable maintenance adjustment clause unenforceable; the Court of Appeals reversed it. Read more
In Re Marriage of McDermott: The Washington Court of Appeals declined to pass a custody order because Kansas was declared his home state. Read more
