In Washington, a community property state, all assets acquired during marriage by either spouse are split 50-50 in a divorce with limited exceptions. To determine which assets constitute community property, attorneys and accountants sometimes need to trace the history...
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Month: July 2020
Why some millennials are eager to sign a prenup
A decade or two ago, someone who was asked to sign a prenuptial agreement may rethink their relationship. Today, prenups are becoming more common among millennials. These can be important documents for people in Washington to protect themselves before marriage. One...
How to make divorce more bearable
For Washington residents, divorce is one of the most traumatic things that they will experience in their lifetime. There are things that people do during a divorce that can make their life much harder and raise their stress levels. At the same time, using forethought...
Understanding Washington State law for divorce and maintenance
One of the most contentious issues in a Washington State divorce is whether there will be spousal support and how much it will be. This award is also referred to as alimony or maintenance. If maintenance is ordered, one former spouse will pay to support the other....
The rules of relocating a child
Divorced parents in Washington state who wish to relocate and take their children with them may need to follow certain protocols to do so. For instance, those who want to take their child outside of his or her current school district would need to inform each person...