Economic concerns often dominate discussions about divorce proceedings. People may worry about what divorce might cost and about the process of dividing their property and financial obligations. This is understandable, as property division can be very unpredictable,...
Child custody in a divorce is often portrayed as an adversarial affair where parents fight to get as much time with their children as possible. While it can be like that, it doesn’t have to be, and it’s usually better if it is not. A more even custody split is...
While getting married can be very exciting and rewarding, it’s inevitable that married couples face challenges at some point. To overcome such difficulties, couples need to focus on their communication. Without communication, disagreements are likely to fester, and...
You may be worried that you’re going to lose your family business because you’re getting a divorce. After all, your initial goal was to run the company with your spouse and the two of you are joint business owners. Now that you’re getting divorced and you have to...
You may have heard of divorce registries. This is a relatively new phenomenon that lets divorcing people (both women and men) create a list of things they can use as they either move to a new home or watch their spouse move out and take some of their home furnishings,...
Going through a divorce can be an emotionally challenging experience for anyone, but it can be incredibly daunting for stay-at-home parents. These individuals may face unique concerns, such as financial insecurity and the prospect of re-entering the workforce after a...
As winter's chill lingers, summer may seem like a “time far, far away.” However, for co-parents, the summer is approaching faster than may think. Generally speaking, the colder months are a prime time to start discussing summer plans for their children. Why is this...
Certainly, no one should get divorced on anyone’s timeline but their own. There are many factors to consider that are unique to each couple and family. Unless one spouse initiates a divorce before the other is ready or even without notice, couples can agree on the...
Marriage is supposed to be about love, trust and mutual support – but some marriages gradually become toxic. While people commonly associate the term “abuse” with physical violence, financial abuse can be just as destructive to the marital relationship. How do you...
Couples in Washington divorce for a variety of reasons, including infidelity, money or because they no longer get along. Regardless of why you're ending your marriage, the key to moving forward is finalizing this process. Unfortunately, wrapping up this matter can...
