Spousal supports are generally deductable from the payer spouse’s taxes and charged as income to the payee. To be eligible for a tax deduction, the spousal support payment must be: 1. The payments must be made in an actual cash payment which includes checks,...
Month: February 2011
What Is Boating Under The Influence (BUI)?
With Spring fast approaching many people will soon be taking to the water to enjoy fishing and other recreational activities in their boats. Many people do not understand the rules governing boating under the influence as well as its counterpart DUI. In the...
Temporary Orders for Family Support – “Pendente Lite Relief”
A divorce can take months and sometimes even years to get resolved by the Court. Most people simply cannot wait that long and need a quick decision or Pendente Lite Relief regarding child custody, visitation, the cars, the house – or most often – money for support...
Modifications of Spousal Support
The current economy is having a substantial impact on families and the ability to pay spousal support. Spousal support obligors are either losing their jobs or suffering a substantial reduction in income. Thus, our Courts are facing a huge increase in requests for...
Enhanced DUI Penalties for High Blood Alcohol Content
The State of Washington has standard penalties for those convicted of driving under the influence. However, drivers with extremely high blood alcohol content (BAC) may be subject to more severe or enhanced DUI penalties. Washington requires drivers to maintain the...
First DUI Charge Alert for Super Bowl Weekend
Police will be out in force this Superbowl weekend. If you find yourself arrested or charged for driving under the influence for the first time, you have important statutory rights that could keep you out of jail and reduce your fines and license suspension. First...
DUI Alert For Super Bowl Weekend
Police in the Vancouver/Portland Metro area are increasing patrols during Super Bowl weekend. In the hours after the Super Bowl, State troopers will be out in full force throughout Oregon and Washington to catch drivers under the influence. Police are also asking...