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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
Kelley v. Pierce County: The Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court’s ruling that quasi-judicial immunity did not apply guardian ad litem. Read more
In Re Welfare of A.B.: The Court of Appeals reversed the trial court's decision, stating that cognitive impairments alone are not parenting deficiencies Read more
In Re Guardianship of D.S.: The court vacated the guardianship order when it found the father's parental deficiencies had been remedied. Read more
