To the left, to the left...to the right, to the right

The road of life.  There is no absolute left.  There is no absolute right.  Jump back and forth, and learn from it.

DIVORCE.  "My way OR the highway".  That is not a good way to start.  You have frustration, pain and anger.  Look at the "highway" as a way you come together, yet bridge apart.  There is no happiness in "my way", only the "highway" to move on to your new life.

NEW YEAR

A very Happy New Year to you all!  May this year bring you prosperity and purpose.

BURKHALTER LAW, JANUARY 2016

December 22, 2015.  Lawyer S. Scott Burkhalter of Washington State to open solo practice (for now) in Everett, Washington in January 2016.  The Firm, currently in formation, will be BURKHALTER LAW PLLC.   www.ssburklaw.com

COURT OF APPEALS UPHOLDS VISITATION RIGHTS OF ACKNOWLEDGED FATHER AS A DE FACTO PARENT OVER WISHES OF BIOLOGICAL PARENTS

COURT OF APPEALS UPHOLDS VISITATION RIGHTS OF ACKNOWLEDGED FATHER AS A DE FACTO PARENT OVER WISHES OF BIOLOGICAL PARENTS

On January 28, 2013, the Washington State Court of Appeals upheld the decision of the Snohomish County Superior Court granting visitation rights to an acknowledged father as a de facto parent over the objections of the biological parents.

The Court’s decision can be found at:

http://www.courts.wa.gov/opinions/?fa=opinions.disp&filename=677489MAJ

S. Scott Burkhalter 

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HB 1021: Educating parents of the harmful effects of parental abduction in child custody cases

The 2013 Washington State Legislature is considering a bill that would amend RCW 26.09 (Dissolution/Legal Separation Proceedings).  The proposed bill would require any parent who commences divorce or legal separation proceedings involving a minor child would be provided a pamphlet, which they acknowledge receipt, explaining the harmful effects of abducting a minor child.  As stated in the proposed bill, “A parent who is considering abducting his or her child should know and understand the potential short-term and long-term traumatic impacts that parental abduction has on a child and consider only those actions that will be lawful and will contribute to the child's best interests.”

S. Scott Burkhalter

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LIMITED REPRESENTATION—SAVE MONEY ON ATTORNEY’S FEES

Washington State allows attorneys to appear for a limited purpose without having to hire or retain an attorney to handle your entire case.  In a legal proceeding, do you need assistance negotiating final orders, conducting mediation, or arguing a hearing?  Superior Court Civil Rule 4.2 allows attorneys to appear for a specific task, typically with a specific estimate (i.e., how much it will cost), to handle your legal needs.

S. Scott Burkhalter

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