Going through a divorce in Richland is no one's idea of an easy time. Many people rate divorce as one of the lowest points of their life. This is often due to the actions of an angry spouse. It can get to a point where even seemingly minor items, such as online...
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Options for ending a marriage
When Washington couples marry, they are hoping for a happily ever after. However, it does not always work out. In those cases, they have two options for ending the marriage. Depending on a variety of factors, couples who want to end their union can opt for a divorce...
The effects of divorce on Social Security benefits
Some Washington residents who are considering a divorce should also learn about how the divorce can affect their Social Security benefits. While each case is different, for some residents the type and amount of benefits they will be eligible to receive can indeed be...
What are the most common financial issues during a divorce?
The standard of living for many people decreases after their divorce in Washington. There are a few mistakes you should avoid doing during divorce to help set yourself up better financially. Taxes If you divide your retirement accounts, it's important to do it...
How to find missing assets and money
Over the years, you may have lost wealth that you no longer keep track of or didn't know existed. If you're a Washington resident, here are some important things to know about searching or lost assets, particularly if you're going through a divorce. Why does the money...
Does financial stress contribute to divorce rates?
The reasons vary as to why married couples seek a Washington court's approval on divorce orders. One factor that contributes to numerous divorces is financial stress. Money matters, especially anxiety over debts and savings, could create a wedge between married...
How can you protect your medical practice during a divorce?
If you are a doctor with your own private practice going through a divorce in Washington, you will want to protect your business. You worked hard to build your practice, and your livelihood depends on your ability to continue building your business and making it...
Life insurance and divorce
You may not think of life insurance and marriage as being similar to one another, but there is a significant overlap. Both marriage and life insurance are legally binding contracts that you agree to sign because of your love for another person. When you sign each of...
Keeping your pension benefits during your divorce
During the end of a marriage, as some couples in Washington will discover, the process of dividing assets might be stressful and complicated. One of the most important assets couples might hold is a pension plan. While they might not be currently enjoying the benefits...
The risk of divorce throughout your marriage
It doesn't matter how long you have been married, there is always a possibility of getting divorced. Whether you have been married for 5 year or 50 years, you should never think that you are too young or too old to get divorced in Washington. However, the risk of...