While getting married can be very exciting and rewarding, it’s inevitable that married couples face challenges at some point. To overcome such difficulties, couples need to focus on their communication. Without communication, disagreements are likely to fester, and...
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After a divorce, can you still run your family business?
You may be worried that you’re going to lose your family business because you’re getting a divorce. After all, your initial goal was to run the company with your spouse and the two of you are joint business owners. Now that you’re getting divorced and you have to...
With a divorce registry, you don’t have to sweat the small stuff
You may have heard of divorce registries. This is a relatively new phenomenon that lets divorcing people (both women and men) create a list of things they can use as they either move to a new home or watch their spouse move out and take some of their home furnishings,...
Tips for stay-at-home parents who are going through divorce
Going through a divorce can be an emotionally challenging experience for anyone, but it can be incredibly daunting for stay-at-home parents. These individuals may face unique concerns, such as financial insecurity and the prospect of re-entering the workforce after a...
Why it’s time for co-parents to talk about summer plans now
As winter's chill lingers, summer may seem like a “time far, far away.” However, for co-parents, the summer is approaching faster than may think. Generally speaking, the colder months are a prime time to start discussing summer plans for their children. Why is this...
The 2 most common months for divorce filings may surprise you
Certainly, no one should get divorced on anyone’s timeline but their own. There are many factors to consider that are unique to each couple and family. Unless one spouse initiates a divorce before the other is ready or even without notice, couples can agree on the...
What does financial abuse in a marriage look like?
Marriage is supposed to be about love, trust and mutual support – but some marriages gradually become toxic. While people commonly associate the term “abuse” with physical violence, financial abuse can be just as destructive to the marital relationship. How do you...
What you can do when a divorce turns toxic
Couples in Washington divorce for a variety of reasons, including infidelity, money or because they no longer get along. Regardless of why you're ending your marriage, the key to moving forward is finalizing this process. Unfortunately, wrapping up this matter can...
How a divorce might impact your home loan
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...
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...