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...
One issue that the family court in Washington state has to address is child custody. Custody cases often arise out of divorce, but they can also occur for other reasons, such as a parent establishing paternity. Generally, one parent is awarded physical custody and...
The divorce rate has been dropping in the United States for years, at least for most age groups. Part of this is because people now get married at a later age. Young marriages are more likely to end in divorce, but modern couples often get married in their late 20s or...
Child custody orders outline how you share parental responsibilities and time with your children as co-parents. This includes visitation schedules, decision-making authority and ways to resolve disputes. However, circumstances may change over time, and you could...
Divorce can significantly impact your financial landscape. One of the major considerations is the division of retirement assets such as a 401(k). In Washington state, the division of a 401(k) in a divorce is subject to specific rules aimed at equitable distribution. ...
Parents who have to split up time with their children have to make major adjustments to their parenting style and daily lives. Many adults struggle with depression when they can't see their children or anxiety over what they may experience while they are with their...
The uncomfortable reality for a lot of couples going through a divorce is that it’s not economically feasible (and maybe strategically unwise) for one party to move out until the divorce is either final or close to being final. So, how do you protect your privacy from...
It is not uncommon for spouses to conceal assets during a divorce. This could take the form of hiding cash, underreporting income, transferring assets to third parties or failing to disclose property or investments. Spouses hide assets for various reasons, often...
