Access to Family Law Court Records
(August-October 2001, Nos. 1-3, page 1)  

CLE Compliance
(February-April 2002, Nos. 7-9, page 2)  

CLE – WSBA Requirements
(August-October 2001, Nos. 1-3, page 24)  

Cohabitation and Meretricious Relationships
(August-October 2001, Nos. 1-3, page 2)

Coping With The Holidays – For Parents
(February-April 2002, Nos. 7-9, page 2)

Divorce Not Good for Your Health
(February-April 2002, Nos. 7-9, page 2)

Divorce Statistics
(February-April 2002, Nos. 7-9, page 3)

E-Discovery
(May-July 2002, Nos. 10-12, page 1)

Employer Not Liable for Beneficiary Change
(May-July 2002, Nos. 10-12, page 3)

Employer Not Liable for Returned COBRA Notice  
(May-July 2002, Nos. 10-12, page 3)

Guardian Ad Litem
(August-October 2001, Nos. 1-3, page 2)

Law Review Articles Interest
(May-July 2002, Nos. 10-12, page 24)

Legislative 2002 Enactments
(February-April 2002, Nos. 7-9, page 3)  

Marital Conveyance Ruled ‘Fraudulent’
(May-July 2002, Nos. 10-12, page 2)

Parenting Coordinators
(May-July 2002, Nos. 10-12, page 3)  

Paying for Infidelity
(May-July 2002, Nos. 10-12, page 2)  

Prenuptial Agreement Invalid: No Waiver of Retirement Benefits
(February-April 2002, Nos. 7-9, page 1)  

Public Perception of Attorneys  
(May-July 2002, Nos. 10-12, page 3)

No Expert Witness Immunity
(February-April 2002, Nos. 7-9, page 2)  

Retirement Benefits:  No QDRO, No Rights
(February-April 2002, Nos. 7-9, page 1)

Sperm Donor Pays Support
(February-April 2002, Nos. 7-9, page 2)  

TASC Imperiled by Proposed Budget Cuts
(November 2001-January 2002, Nos. 4-6, page 1)  

Tax on Corporate Distribution
(February-April 2002, Nos. 7-9, page 2)

Agreements  

Prenuptial Agreement: Contract Enforced Over Wife’s Objection  
Marriage of Ressa __Wn.App. __ (Unpublished, No. 19519-8-III, 12/18/01 )
(February-April, 2002, Nos. 7-9, page 6)

Prenuptial Agreement: Protections and Limitations  
Ryan v. Diafos __Wn.App. ___(12/31/01)  
(February-April, 2002, Nos. 7-9, page 5)

Attorney Fees

Question of Timing When Suing To Collect
Fetty v. Wenger __Wn.App. ( 12/31/01 )  
(February-April, 2002, Nos. 7-9, page 8)  

Personal Journal Creates Lingering Controversy  
Magnusson v. Johannesson __Wn.App. __ (Unpublished, No. 46061-7-I, 8/27/01)
(November 2001-January 2002, Nos. 4-6, page 3)  

Prejudgment Interest On Award Not Proper  
Marriage of Macgibbon __Wn.App. __ (Unpublished, No. 47672-6-I, 12/10/01 )
(February-April, 2002, Nos. 7-9, page 8)  

Child Support

Appeal of Support Order: Neither Party Happy  
Knapp v. Rogers __ Wn.App. __ (Unpublished, No. 26323-8-II, 7/27/01 ) (August-October 2001, Nos. 1-3, page 6)

Arrearage: Equitable Defenses
Marriage of Foley __Wn.App. __ (Unpublished, No. 48713-2-I, 4/22/02
(May-July 2002, Nos. 10-12, page 6)  

Arrearage:  Laches Not A Defense Despite 13 Year Delay  
Phelan v. Schultz __Wn.App. __ (Unpublished, No. 46862-6-I, 2/19/02 )
(February-April, 2002, Nos. 7-9, page 11)  

Arrearage: No Subject Matter Jurisdiction  
Scanlon v. Witrak __ Wn.App. __ 3/18/02 )
(November 2001-January 2002, Nos. 4-6, page 4)

Arvey Not Applicable and Added Payments  
Marriage of Cleven __ Wn.App. __(Unpublished, No. 24985-5-II, 8/10/01 ) (August-October 2001, Nos. 1-3, page 4)

Daycare Reimbursement Disallowed  
Marin v. Hynek  __Wn.App. __ (Unpublished, No. 48132-1-I, 11/19/01 ) (November 2001-January 2002, Nos. 4-6, page 5)

IRS Approved Depreciation and Travel Expenses Not Allowed
Giraldin v. Finne __ Wn.App. __ (Unpublished, No. 47058-2-I, 7/30/01 )
(August-October 2001, Nos. 1-3, page 3)

Late Fee Disallowed  
Jinkens v. Kitchen __ Wn.App. __ (Unpublished, No. 45844-2-I, 7/23/01 )
(August-October 2001, Nos. 1-3, page 3)  

Modification: Adjustment v. Modification, And More
Scanlon v. Witrak __Wn.App. __ ( 11/19/01 )  
(November 2001-January 2002, Nos. 4-6, page 4)

Modification: Incarceration A Valid Reason For Reduction  
Marriage of Sharpe __Wn.App. __(Unpublished, No. 46905-3-I, 11/26/01) (November 2001-January 2002, Nos. 4-6, page 6)

Modification Mitigated By Voluntary Underemployment  
Allen v. Mullen __ Wn.App. __ (Unpublished, No. 47397-2-I, 12/3/01 )
(February-April, 2002, Nos. 7-9, page 11)

Modification: Service Sufficient  
Pagel v. Elkart __ Wn.App. __ (Unpublished, No. 25667-3-II, 8/8/01 ) (August-October 2001, Nos. 1-3, page 5)

Obligation Continues Despite Bigamy Allegation  
Marriage of Carnahan __Wn.App. __ (Unpublished, No. 25694-1-II, 11/9/01 ) (November 2001-January 2002, Nos. 4-6, page 7)

Obligation Offset by Social Security and Disability Benefits  
Marriage of Bratton __Wn.App. __ (Unpublished, No. 18091-3-III, 7/24/01) (August-October 2001, Nos. 1-3, page 9)

Payment Increase Despite Mother’s New Circumstances  
Pizzalato v. Pizzalato __Wn.App. __ (Unpublished, No. 47963-6-I, 12/3/01)
(February-April, 2002, Nos. 7-9, page 9)

Post-Secondary Support: Trust Fund Requirement  
Lotto v. Gladsjo __ Wn.App. __ (Unpublished, No. 47287-9-I, 8/10/01)
(August-October 2001, Nos. 1-3, page 8)

Post-Secondary Support: Findings Required  
Marriage of Schlindwein __Wn.App. __ (Unpublished, No. 47386-7-I, 3/25/02)
(May-July 2002, Nos. 10-12, page 5)  

Post-Secondary Support: “Student in Good Standing” Standard Applies?
Marriage of Dahl __ Wn.App. __ (Unpublished, No. 48985-2-I, 4/15/02)
(May-July 2002, Nos. 10-12, page 5)

Subchapter S Income: Law of Case Bars Relitigation of Issue  
Marriage of Kirk __Wn.App. __ (Unpublished, No. 19420-5-III, 1/10/02) (February-April, 2002, Nos. 7-9, page 9)

Domestic Violence  

Protection Order Granted Upon Revision
Ponomarchuk v. Kelley __Wn.App. __ (Unpublished, No. 48131-2-I, 11/05/01) (November 2001-January 2002, Nos. 4-6, page 7)

Something Fishy  
Littlefair v. Barresse __Wn.App. __ (Unpublished, No. 25550-2-II, 8/10/01) (August-October 2001, Nos. 1-3, page 22)

Guardian Ad Litem

GAL For Party In Dissolution Proceeding  
Blakely v. Blakely  
__Wn.App. __ (4/25/02)  
(May-July 2002, Nos. 10-12, page 8)

Historical Role and GAL Duties  
Waid v. Sullivan__Wn.App. __ (Unpublished, No. 25117-5-II, 8/17/01)
(August-October 2001, Nos. 1-3, page 18)

Legal Procedure

Continuance and Sale of House  
Marriage of Prostov __ Wn.App. __ (Unpublished, No. 47508-8-I, 4/1/02)
(May-July 2002, Nos. 10-12, page 10)

CR 60(b): Defining “Excusable Neglect” Marriage of Mocan __Wn.App. __ (Unpublished, No. 47305-1-I, 12/31/01)
(February-April, 2002, Nos. 7-9, page 16)

Default Decree: Relief Inconsistent With Petition  
Marriage of Johnson __Wn.App. __ (No. 24533-7-II, 7/27/01)
(August-October 2001, Nos. 1-3, page 10)

Lis Pendens: Attorney Not Liable  
Rayner v. Neff __ Wn.App. __ 3/28/02) (May-July 2002, Nos. 10-12, page 9)

Pleading Restriction: Multiple Filings Lead to Prohibition
Bennett v. Harmon __Wn.App. __ (Unpublished, No. 47129-5-I, 7/23/01)
(August-October 2001, Nos. 1-3, page 15)

Support Petition Dismissed On Forum Non Conveniens  
Wentworth v. Wentworth __ Wn.App. __ (Unpublished, No. 26145-6-II, 10/26/01)
(November 2001-January 2002, Nos. 4-6, page 8)

Meretricious Relationship  

Elements Exist for Equal Property Division  
Vandver v. Rota __Wn.App. __ (Unpublished, No. 25039-0-II, 11/30/01) (November 2001-January 2002, Nos. 4-6, page 21)

Possible Same-Sex Property Right  
Vasquez v. Hawthorne __Wn.2d __ (11/1/01)
(November 2001-January 2002, Nos. 4-6, page 20)

Photographs Awarded In Meretricious Relationship  
Jackson v. Jackson __Wn.App. __ (Unpublished, No. 26082-4-II, 9/14/01)
(November 2001-January 2002, Nos. 4-6, page 23)

Parenting

Alienation Finding Not Domestic Violence Affirms Plan  
Marriage of Davis __Wn.App.__ (Unpublished, No. 46613-5-I, 8/13/01)
(August-October 2001, Nos. 1-3, page 19)

Contempt: ‘The Band Plays On’
Josehans v. Philby __Wn.App. __ (Unpublished, No. 47516-9-I, 8/20/01)
(August-October 2001, Nos. 1-3, page 15)

Historical Role and GAL Duties  
Waid v. Sullivan  __Wn.App. __ (Unpublished, No. 25117-5-II, 8/17/01)
(August-October 2001, Nos. 1-3, page 18)

Limitations Warranted  
Marriage of Finder __Wn.App. __ (Unpublished, No. 26212-6-II, 9/14/01) (November 2001-January 2002, Nos. 4-6, page 9)

Modification: Adequate Cause Hearing: New Standard of Review For Third Division  
Parentage of Logan R.J. __Wn.App.__  (1/15/02)
(February-April, 2002, Nos. 7-9, page 16)  

Modification: Facts To Consider
Marriage of Parten __ Wn.App. __ (Unpublished, No. 27209-1-II, 6/14/02)
(May-July 2002, Nos. 10-12, page 13)

Primary Parent Designation Upheld Despite DV  
Marriage of Caserta __Wn.App. __ (Unpublished, No. 27643-7-II, 12/28/01)
(February-April, 2002, Nos. 7-9, page 14)

Primary Parent Obligation  
Marriage of Rideout __Wn.App. __ (2/22/02)
(February-April, 2002, Nos. 7-9, page 13)

Primary Parent & Tender Years: Court Disagrees With Experts  
Parentage of J.K.N. __Wn.App. __ (Unpublished, No. 46722-1-I, 7/30/01) (August-October 2001, Nos. 1-3, page 17)

Psychosexual Evaluation: Penile Plethysmograph Disallowed  
Marriage of Ricketts __Wn.App. __ (4/12/02)
(May-July 2002, Nos. 10-12, page 9)

Paternity

Paternity & Meretricious: All In One Action  
Parentage of F.C.M-N. v. Noble/Martin  __Wn.App. __ (Unpublished, No. 47185-6-I, 7/30/01)  
(August-October 2001, Nos. 1-3, page 21)

Professional Liability

Appraiser Liability: Reporter Fosters Lawsuits  
Bolser v. Clark __ Wn.App. __ (4/10/02)

Client v. Attorney: Lawsuit By Former Client Dismissed  
Berry v. Fluery __ Wn.App. __ (Unpublished, No. 48571-7-I, 5/20/02)
(May-July 2002, Nos. 10-12, page 12)

Property

Assessor’s Value OK  
Marriage of Penry __Wn.App. __ (Unpublished, No. 25514-6-II, 12/7/01)
(February-April, 2002, Nos. 7-9, page 17)

Deduction OK For Anticipated Capital Gain Tax  
Marriage of Filler __Wn.App. __ (Unpublished, No. 26368-6-II, 11/21/01) (November 2001-January 2002, Nos. 4-6, page 16)

Division: Long Term Marriage Of Highly Qualified Parents  
Marriage of Field __ Wn.App. __ (Unpublished, No. 19492-2-III, 3/12/02)
(May-July 2002, Nos. 10-12, page 14)

Division of Assets:  Marital Interest Reclaimed  
Goldberg v. Goldberg __ Wn.App. ___ (Unpublished, No. 25870-6-II, 4/19/02)
(May-July 2002, Nos. 10-12, page 21)

Fiduciary Duty: Converting Community Assets Into Separate Partnership  
Goldberg v. Goldberg__Wn.App. __ (Unpublished, No. 25870-6-II, 1/11/02) (February-April, 2002, Nos. 7-9, page 12)

Inequitable Award Causes Reversal  
Marriage of Barlow __ Wn.App. __ (Unpublished, No. 25408-5-II, 8/17/01) (August-October 2001, Nos. 1-3, page 23)

Joint Petition Not Binding  
Marriage of Wilson __Wn.App. __ (Unpublished, No. 47223-2-I, 11/13/01) (November 2001-January 2002, Nos. 4-6, page 13)

Pension Benefits: Husband Does Not Gain By Wife’s Delay  
Marriage of Benitz __ Wn.App. __ (Unpublished, No. 25746-7-II, 3/15/02)
(May-July 2002, Nos. 10-12, page 19)

Pension Distribution: Equal Is Equitable Marriage of Bena __Wn.App. __ (Unpublished, No. 25446-8-II, 8/31/01) (November 2001-January 2002, Nos. 4-6, page 18)

Pension Distribution: No Relief From Market Drop  
Marriage of Mcmullan __Wn.App. __ (Unpublished, No. 47433-2-I, 12/24/01)
(February-April, 2002, Nos. 7-9, page 17)

Periodic Payments: Property Payments Not Terminable Upon Remarriage  
Marriage of Martin __ Wn.App. __ (Unpublished, No. 48965-8-I, 4/15/02) (May-July 2002, Nos. 10-12, page 14)  

Post-Divorce Co-Tenancy: Stating Rights and Responsibilities  
English v. English __ Wn.App. __ (Unpublished, No. 26940-6-II, 6/14/02)
(May-July 2002, Nos. 10-12, page 17)

Post-Decree Partition Action: Dismissal Without Fee Award  
Marriage of Baicy __ Wn.App. __ (Unpublished, No. 47822-2-I, 3/25/02)
(May-July 2002, Nos. 10-12, page 22)

Presumption of Community Ownership Marriage of Whalen __Wn.App. __ (Unpublished, No. 19506-6-III, 9/18/01) (November 2001-January 2002, Nos. 4-6, page 14)

Property Valuation and More  
Marriage of Macgibbon __Wn.App. __ (Unpublished, No. 46304-7-I, 12/10/01)
(February-April, 2002, Nos. 7-9, page 19)  

QDRO: Salary Adjustment Included In Formula Division?
Marriage of Cox  __ Wn.App. ___ (Unpublished, No. 48314-5-I, 4/29/02)
(May-July 2002, Nos. 10-12, page 20)

Tracing Sufficient For Separate IRA  
Marriage of Stickel __Wn.App. __ (Unpublished, No. 47462-1-II, 11/26/01) (November 2001-January 2002, Nos. 4-6, page 15)

Undisclosed Assets: Proof Burden On Moving Party  
Marriage of Perrella __ Wn.App. __ (Unpublished, No. 48914-3-I, 4/15/02)
(May-July 2002, Nos. 10-12, page 14)

Values Must Be Stated  
Marriage of Dittmar __Wn.App. __ (Unpublished, No. 19860-0-II, 10/18/01) (November 2001-January 2002, Nos. 4-6, page 17)

Spousal Maintenance

Military Disability Benefits A Consideration 
Marriage of Anderson  __Wn.App. __ (Unpublished, No. 26554-1-II, 12/21/01
(February-April, 2002, Nos. 7-9, page 22)  

Substantial Property Award Still Requires Maintenance  
Marriage of Grim __Wn.App. __ (Unpublished, No. 25343-7-II, 8/24/01) (November 2001-January 2002, Nos. 4-6, page 19)