Ending your marriage can be a painful experience. In today's constantly connected society, it can be difficult to move on after divorce. Social media algorithms could bring up old photos of you and your ex and streaming services may play a song or show that the two of...
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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...
Divorce and joint custody benefits for fathers in Washington
Experiencing a divorce is often one of the most challenging events from which a family can emerge. And even though you and your ex-spouse are no longer together, that does not lessen the impact you can have on your children. If you are looking to understand better how...
Can remarriage lead to child support modifications?
As life moves forward for a divorced parent in Washington, a new partner might enter their life, and they eventually choose to remarry. Since the situation has changed, they might wonder if entering a new marriage will result in modifications to the child support...
What to do when you’re dealing with parental alienation
Parental alienation happens in Washington and elsewhere. It occurs when a child exhibits a reluctance to be with a parent or have contact with him or her. The child’s behavior typically stems from the parent alienating him or her whether it’s done consciously. This...
How to meet a child’s needs after a divorce
Parents in Washington and around the country will in almost every case be granted custody rights to their children after a divorce. Even if they are not awarded physical custody of a son or daughter, they will still be given the opportunity to spend time with their...
Establishing separate property in community property states
As a community property state, Washington considers marital property and most income to be equally owned by both spouses even if they file taxes separately. However, there are some property and income that are considered separate within the state laws. What is...
What to do during a custody battle
Divorce is difficult enough, but when there are children involved, it can be even harder. Washington parents want the best for their children which makes it harder to decide where the children will live. When you are seeking custody of your children, there are some...
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...
Is every asset acquired during marriage marital property?
Nine states in the country utilize what is known as the community property standard when it comes to the matter of dividing assets and debts during a divorce, and Washington is one of these jurisdictions. A common question raised by a party seeking a divorce in...