Federal Way Divorce Law Blog

Could nesting make sense for your family?

On behalf of Clement Law Center | Oct 30, 2020 | Child Custody & Visitation

Your divorce has the potential to cause serious disruptions to your children’s lives. Yet, no matter you and your ex-spouse's reasons for your split, you will want to mitigate its impact on them by any possible means. If you are both remaining in the Seattle area...

Fight for a just and comprehensive divorce settlement

On behalf of Clement Law Center | Oct 27, 2020 | High Asset Divorce

When dissolving a marriage in Washington, the property division phase of the process can be the toughest part for some residents to get through. You may have ideas of what you want to get out of the divorce, but you may find yourself struggling to get exactly what you...

Is there a right time to get a divorce?

On behalf of Clement Law Center | Oct 20, 2020 | Divorce

Ending a marriage is a difficult decision to make for many reasons. Aside from accepting that the relationship is over, spouses basically have to start much of their lives over — figuring out where to live, how to manage finances, who will take care of the kids and so...

Grandparents’ custody rights in Washington

On behalf of Clement Law Center | Oct 14, 2020 | Child Custody & Visitation

When biological parents are capable of providing care for their children, grandparents typically do not have any inherent right for custody or visitation in the state of Washington. Landmark state and federal court decisions give parents substantial Constitutional...

The divorce process doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg

On behalf of Clement Law Center | Oct 13, 2020 | Divorce

One of the biggest worries people have when considering ending their marriages is the effect it will have on their finances. Divorce can be expensive, but it is possible to ensure it doesn’t cost the proverbial arm and a leg. Washington residents who are preparing to...

Do children get a say in custody matters?

On behalf of Clement Law Center | Oct 6, 2020 | Child Custody & Visitation

There is nothing easy about going through divorce or legal separation as a parent. The change in the family dynamic can be difficult for children to adjust to, at least for a while. The total lack of control over the situation can make some children feel lost and...

Tips for protecting high-value assets

On behalf of Clement Law Center | Sep 30, 2020 | Divorce

Property division can be an incredibly complicated part of a divorce. It requires a lot of patience and negotiation to come to an agreeable solution for both you and your spouse. When it comes to high-asset cases, that process can take even longer to resolve....

Is inherited money shared or separate property?

On behalf of Clement Law Center | Sep 29, 2020 | High Asset Divorce

As Washington is a community property state, many believe that all assets acquired during a marriage are marital property and subject to division in divorce. However, that is not completely true. Some assets may be deemed separate property — such as inherited money....

Difficult as it is, divorce may be what’s best

On behalf of Clement Law Center | Sep 22, 2020 | Divorce

Marriage is rarely sunshine and rainbows all of the time. There are always ups and downs, and it takes constant work on part of both spouses to make a marriage successful. Unfortunately, there are many spouses in Washington and elsewhere who go through marriage...

Education and its effect on spousal maintenance

On behalf of Clement Law Center | Sep 15, 2020 | Divorce

Getting a divorce? Wondering if spousal maintenance will be awarded in your case? There are a lot of factors at play when it comes to determining if alimony will be granted as part of a divorce decree in the state of Washington. But did you know that education can be...