Emotions often run high during a divorce, especially if infidelity is involved. If your spouse cheated, you might wonder whether their actions will affect how things play out. Will it impact any aspects of your divorce? In Washington, the short answer is probably not...
Dividing assets in divorce is challenging in itself, but agricultural properties can add layers to its complexity. Family farms aren't just assets. They're livelihoods, legacies and often multi-generational businesses. Understanding the unique considerations and steps...
Child support is an integral part of ensuring a child's well-being and meeting their financial needs. Sometimes, a child custody order may need modifying to better serve the child’s evolving needs and circumstances. The major reason a court may consider modifying a...
If you’re worried that your spouse may file for divorce, you may find yourself trying to predict when it’s going to happen. After all, it may be helpful for you to prepare in advance. Understanding that divorce is coming gives you a chance to prepare mentally and...
The holidays are a busy time for most families. The challenges of the season can increase when parents aren’t in a relationship any longer. Dealing with holiday-related schedules and needs when you’re co-parenting doesn’t have to be as hard as you may think. One of...
When a couple divorces, alimony may be a part of the settlement agreement. Alimony is (usually) meant to offer a financial cushion to the lower-earning spouse, helping to ensure they can maintain a reasonable standard of living after the marriage ends. However, life...
Student loans are following people well into their adult years, and even people in their 40s (and sometimes beyond) have them hanging over their heads. What happens when one or both of you has student loan debt as your divorce? The answer may not be as simple as you...
You and your spouse have been living together for five years, ever since you got married. Perhaps you moved a long distance from your extended family so that your spouse could take a job. You don’t really have much community in the area, outside of a few coworkers...
When your life changes, you may be unable to pay the required child support. However, you can't stop making payments or reduce the amount without opening a case with the Division of Child Support (DCS). If your child support is based on a court order, you will...
People often feel quite proud of home ownership. They may have worked hard to save enough money to afford a down payment. They may have invested a lot of time, effort and resources in repairing the property or modernizing it after their purchase. The equity they...
