In Washington, a community property state, all assets acquired during marriage by either spouse are split 50-50 in a divorce with limited exceptions. To determine which assets constitute community property, attorneys and accountants sometimes need to trace the history...
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Why some millennials are eager to sign a prenup
A decade or two ago, someone who was asked to sign a prenuptial agreement may rethink their relationship. Today, prenups are becoming more common among millennials. These can be important documents for people in Washington to protect themselves before marriage. One...
How to make divorce more bearable
For Washington residents, divorce is one of the most traumatic things that they will experience in their lifetime. There are things that people do during a divorce that can make their life much harder and raise their stress levels. At the same time, using forethought...
Understanding Washington State law for divorce and maintenance
One of the most contentious issues in a Washington State divorce is whether there will be spousal support and how much it will be. This award is also referred to as alimony or maintenance. If maintenance is ordered, one former spouse will pay to support the other....
The rules of relocating a child
Divorced parents in Washington state who wish to relocate and take their children with them may need to follow certain protocols to do so. For instance, those who want to take their child outside of his or her current school district would need to inform each person...
Finding time to practice self-care in a divorce
Divorce is Washington is difficult under the best of circumstances. It is exponentially more difficult when the process is messy and there is a legal battle. Spouses must take the time to focus on their well-being during this period in their life. The alternative is...
Take steps to guard credit in a divorce
Washington residents need to maintain decent credit in order to start over again after a divorce. However, things that happen in the divorce itself could place their credit score at risk to drop. Being proactive and vigilant while the marriage is concluding is the key...
Advantages and disadvantages of sole legal custody
When people think about child custody in divorce cases, they usually associate it with which parent the child will live with. However, there are actually two types of custody: physical and legal custody. The former is about where the child lives, but the latter is...
How parenting plans work in Washington
If you and your spouse have children, figuring out a parenting plan is crucial when divorcing. Your divorce may be fraught, and a plan could create stability amid the chaos. But if you’re lucky, you and your spouse may both be responsible, fit parents who can reach an...