Financial infidelity occurs when one partner hides money, debts or spending habits from the other. This may involve secret credit cards, hidden bank accounts or lying about purchases. Like emotional or physical betrayal, financial secrecy can reduce trust in a...
One of the most common questions about divorce is just how long it will take. For many people, it has taken months or years to get to the point where they decide they want to end their marriage. But once they have made this decision, they just want to get divorced as...
Those anticipating a divorce filing often need to learn about the law beforehand. They need to know what to expect regarding major decisions during the divorce process. Spouses need to understand the rules that govern property division and child custody...
When you look at the statistics, women file for divorce roughly 70% of the time. Technically, of course, either spouse is allowed to do so, but it is women who initiate the divorce proceedings in most cases. But why is this? You can certainly see some major trends....
You and your spouse have not lived together for some time. At first, you thought it was just a temporary separation and that the two of you would reconcile. But the time apart has made you realize that you actually want to end the relationship and file for divorce....
Social media in today’s society is just a part of everyday life. People post about things they do in their daily lives. Some focus only on the good, but others are an open book on the various platforms. For individuals who are going through a divorce, social media...
Cases of hidden assets during divorce are not uncommon. A spouse may do this to prevent some assets from being subject to property division, which, in turn, results in an unfair split of the community property. So, can you tell if your spouse is hiding assets? Is...
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...
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...
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...
