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Washington is one of the nine states with community property laws, which means that marital assets and debts will be divided equally by a divorce court judge unless the estranged spouses come to another agreement. In states with equitable distribution laws, judges...
During a divorce, if one of the parties does not agree to some or all of the terms, it becomes a contested divorce. They also occur when only one spouse wants to call it quits. These divorces usually take longer to proceed through the Washington court system, so they...
Couples sometimes realize that they can no longer have a healthy relationship and mutually decide to divorce. There are times, however, in which one partner is ready to end the marriage even though the other wishes to stay married. While you may end your marriage in...
For many divorced dads in Washington state, the reality of no longer living in the same home with their children on a full-time basis presents a host of challenges and conflicting emotions. The good news is that by heeding some simple advice for navigating the new...
Divorce can impact every member of the family, but children often take it particularly hard. Parents in Washington can use these strategies to help their children get through their divorce. Be honest If you and your spouse have only just decided that you will be...
Sometimes, marriages are just not meant to last. Although some people in Washington believe they should stay in their marriage for various reasons, there are times when you should just cut your losses and get divorced. Bad marriages can harm you physically and...
On average, the divorce rate in the United States is lowering. With that said, many older adults throughout Washington and the rest of the nation are divorcing at a higher rate. If you're over 50 and divorce is on the horizon, it's easy to make a few missteps....
During the divorce process, one of the most important assets is the marital home. Because of that, it's important to ensure you have an appraisal for this Washington property. An appraisal lets a divorcing couple know how much the home they shared is worth. To solve...
Research has shown that social media can have a negative impact on romantic relationships. Using social media can also be problematic if you have filed for divorce, and this may be especially true if you are seeking custody of a child. Anything that you post can be...
If you're going through a divorce in Washington, you might be overwhelmed. Dealing with custody issues and splitting up assets isn't fun. However, when you're in this position and can work together with your spouse, it can make the process easier. Your ability to get...
