The mortgage on your Washington home remains in effect regardless of what happens during divorce proceedings. This is because your mortgage contract trumps language in a divorce decree. Therefore, you might still be responsible for making home loan payments for...
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When might the Washington family courts update custody orders?
It is normal for both of the adults in a family to feel somewhat disappointed with the terms of a custody order after a divorce or separation. Both adults need to make some concessions regarding how much time they spend with the children. Oftentimes, people would like...
The positive and negative impact of divorce
The end of a marriage will inevitably have both positive and negative impacts. Furthermore, it will also affect the members of a dissolving family differently, meaning that while a change brought about by the divorce might be positive for you, it might be negative for...
Life beyond a gray divorce
Divorce can be a life-altering event for someone who is over the age of 50. Filing for divorce in a Washington Family Court can be stressful and concerning for someone of any age, but there could be additional complexities for someone undergoing a gray divorce. When...
How stock options are divided in a divorce
Almost anything that was accumulated during your marriage could be considered part of the marital estate. Therefore, if your spouse was granted stock options by an employer, those options could be included as part of a Washington divorce settlement assuming that it...
Tips on telling your teen that you are getting a divorce
Some Washington couples come to realize that divorce is their only option. However, this can be difficult when you have children; older kids often take such news particularly hard. These are tips on telling your teen that your marriage is coming to an end. Time it...
The 2 main types of restraining orders used in divorce
Oftentimes, marriages fail because of a lack of trust and communication. That being said, trust and communication are likely to be at an all time low when a Washington couple decides to file for divorce. One or both parties may need to use restraining orders in order...
Can a child choose which parent receives custody in a divorce?
A decision to file for divorce often leads to a variety of major lifestyle changes. People may need to move to new homes, rework their budgets and give up some of their property. Washington divorces also affect interpersonal relationships, including the relationships...
An empty nest leads to divorce
Spouses may live in a harmonious union when their children reside in the household. However, things may change when the children leave the home. Problems derived from empty nest syndrome may develop, leading the spouses to file for divorce in a Washington courtroom....
A co-parenting arrangement that ensures success for all
Divorce is often difficult for children of estranged Washington parents because the lives they have always known will change drastically. To minimize the impact the children will experience, it is essential for both parents to craft a co-parenting plan that will...