Goldberg Jones
@goldbergjones.bsky.social
Seattle/Portland/San Diego law firm specializing in divorce, child custody, and other family law cases. https://www.goldbergjones.com/
You may or may not be surprised by how many people remarry their ex after a divorce. www.goldbergjones-sandiego.com/divorce/reus...
"Can I Reuse A Divorce Decree?"
If you marry a person, divorce them, marry that person again, and divorce them a second time, can you reuse the same divorce decree?
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December 22, 2025 at 6:17 PM
You may or may not be surprised by how many people remarry their ex after a divorce. www.goldbergjones-sandiego.com/divorce/reus...
Sometimes one parent is awarded sole decision-making power following a divorce, but how far does that authority extend? www.goldbergjones-sandiego.com/child-custod...
Can I Change My Child's Last Name After Divorce?
Following a divorce, can you change your child's last name? Even if you have full custody and decision-making powers in other areas?
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December 15, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Sometimes one parent is awarded sole decision-making power following a divorce, but how far does that authority extend? www.goldbergjones-sandiego.com/child-custod...
We often field this question: if I remarry, can my ex come after my new spouse’s income for child support?
"Can My Ex Come After My New Spouse's Income?"
"I pay child support and recently got remarried. Can my ex come after me for more child support, including my new spouse's income?"
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December 8, 2025 at 8:25 PM
We often field this question: if I remarry, can my ex come after my new spouse’s income for child support?
Pets are increasingly viewed as members of the family, but the law doesn’t always see them the same way.
Does California Have Pet Custody Laws?
Pet custody is an evolving legal area. A few states have legislation to distinguish pets from other assets and to protect their rights.
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December 2, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Pets are increasingly viewed as members of the family, but the law doesn’t always see them the same way.
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November 5, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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Can your kids decide which parent they want to live with after a divorce?
My Son Wants To Move In With Me, Can He?
My teenage son doesn't want to live with his mom anymore, can he move in with me? Does the court take his desires into account?
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October 23, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Can your kids decide which parent they want to live with after a divorce?
If parents can’t or won’t parent, can other relatives step in to raise a child?
Can Grandparents Get Custody?
"I'm the grandparent of a 14-year-old, and mom and dad are not really capable right now to take care of her, how do I file for third party custody?"
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October 22, 2025 at 2:24 PM
If parents can’t or won’t parent, can other relatives step in to raise a child?
Can your ex block your visitation? If they try, what can you do?
"I Pay Child Support But My Ex Denies Visitation. Is That Legal?"
Can your ex deny you visitation with your child? Is that legal? Here are your options and reasons why a parenting plan is such a vital necessity.
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October 8, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Can your ex block your visitation? If they try, what can you do?
Just in time for spooky season!
10 Truly Scary Divorce Facts
If the prospect of marriage isn't often harrowing enough, here are some truly scary divorce facts that provide insight about what not to do.
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October 7, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Just in time for spooky season!
If you have kids, this is probably going to come up, whether you like it or not.
How to Deal With Your Ex at Special Events
If you and your ex have kids, you're going to run into them at games, plays, and other events. It's important to keep yourself in check.
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October 6, 2025 at 5:22 PM
If you have kids, this is probably going to come up, whether you like it or not.
It's a good idea to have a plan in place to protect your rights and a parent.
Do I Need a Parenting Plan If We Weren't Married?
After parents split, a parenting plan lays out the custody arrangement. But what if the couple never actually married? Do you still need one?
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October 2, 2025 at 5:43 PM
It's a good idea to have a plan in place to protect your rights and a parent.
Well, this isn't a conversation anyone ever wants to have. www.goldbergjones-or.com/divorce/ask-...
How Do You Ask For A Divorce?
So you've decided to end your marriage, that's a big step. But now for the tricky part, telling your spouse you want a divorce.
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September 30, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Well, this isn't a conversation anyone ever wants to have. www.goldbergjones-or.com/divorce/ask-...
When you write a check every month, you want to make sure your ex uses the money as intended. That's natural, but not always so easy. www.goldbergjones-wa.com/child-suppor...
Child Support Spending Accountability
Can you get a breakdown of what your child support payments cover every month? How do you go about ensuring child support accountability?
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September 25, 2025 at 3:42 PM
When you write a check every month, you want to make sure your ex uses the money as intended. That's natural, but not always so easy. www.goldbergjones-wa.com/child-suppor...
No two situations are ever the same, and depending on the specifics, being the first out of the gate can be positive, negative, or relatively neutral.
Is There A Benefit To Filing for Divorce First?
While the spouse who files for divorce first does get the ball rolling, that doesn’t always give you the lead.
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September 17, 2025 at 4:01 PM
No two situations are ever the same, and depending on the specifics, being the first out of the gate can be positive, negative, or relatively neutral.
Can your ex keep your kids from playing sports?
Can Your Ex Keep Your Child From Playing Sports?
Sports are important to a lot of kids, but can your ex step in and stop your child from playing sports or participating in other activities?
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September 8, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Can your ex keep your kids from playing sports?
What constitutes the "best child custody lawyer" varies from case to case.
How Do You Find the Best Child Custody Lawyer?
While there’s no universal roadmap to finding the best child custody lawyer, there are qualities to consider when searching for one.
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September 4, 2025 at 4:36 PM
What constitutes the "best child custody lawyer" varies from case to case.
Can the kids decide which parent they want to live with after a divorce?
Can Kids Decide They Don't Want Visitation Anymore?
Is there an age when a child can legally decide they don't want visitation and go against the schedule laid out in a parenting plan?
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September 3, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Can the kids decide which parent they want to live with after a divorce?
If a restraining order bars you from going home, how can you get your stuff?
What is a Civil Standby in Oregon?
A civil standby offers a chance for those with a restraining order to gather personal effects without violating the said order.
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August 25, 2025 at 4:45 PM
If a restraining order bars you from going home, how can you get your stuff?
Litigation isn’t always the ideal choice for divorce. It’s often stressful, expensive, and time-consuming. Fortunately, tools like mediation and arbitration exist.
How Are Mediation and Arbitration Different?
Divorce doesn't necessarily need to take place in court, there are other options. Mediation and arbitration are two popular choices.
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August 21, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Litigation isn’t always the ideal choice for divorce. It’s often stressful, expensive, and time-consuming. Fortunately, tools like mediation and arbitration exist.
What is a guardian ad litem, and how do they impact custody cases?
Washington State Guardian Ad Litem: What To Know
In divorce and custody suits, a guardian ad litem may come in to look after the best interest of any children involved.
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August 14, 2025 at 5:14 PM
What is a guardian ad litem, and how do they impact custody cases?
What is a writ of assistance, and how does it apply to divorce and custody cases?
Writ Of Assistance, Divorce, And Child Custody in Oregon
What is a writ of assistance and how can these court orders impact divorce, child custody, and other areas of the law?
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July 31, 2025 at 3:56 PM
What is a writ of assistance, and how does it apply to divorce and custody cases?
A contentious split can be exhausting, demanding, and emotionally draining. For everyone. The situation likely won’t improve overnight, but it can improve.
How To Minimize Conflict In Divorce
Emotions are high and tempers flare, but that’s no reason to lose control. Here are some tips to help avoid conflict after your divorce.
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July 30, 2025 at 5:30 PM
A contentious split can be exhausting, demanding, and emotionally draining. For everyone. The situation likely won’t improve overnight, but it can improve.
There’s a lot to account for.
What are the Odds of Getting Primary Custody?
The law is neutral as written, but the perception is that they favor mothers. So what are a father's odds of getting primary custody?
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July 28, 2025 at 6:44 PM
There’s a lot to account for.
This phrase comes up frequently when a divorce involves kids. But what does it actually mean?
Oregon Custody: The Best Interests Of The Child
In divorce and custody cases the phrase “in the best interests of the child” is used frequently. But what does it mean in a practical sense?
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July 24, 2025 at 4:33 PM
This phrase comes up frequently when a divorce involves kids. But what does it actually mean?