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You understand that divorce brings certain financial implications that could affect your life in multiple ways. Washington property division laws require you and your spouse to equitably divide everything that is not separate property, which could include your...
On a quiet night, while tucking the children into bed, you were served with divorce papers. It was a mild surprise since you and your spouse had not been getting along so well lately. However, the incident was startling, nonetheless. The anger, frustration and...
Being a grandparent can be a joyous time in your life. You may envision an exciting future of playdates and adventures from the moment they are born. There are many reasons you may need to step in and provide care for your grandchildren. Whether you have a child...
The division of assets in divorce may bring additional animosity among couples. The home, the second home, the bank, investment and retirement accounts along with automobiles get the bulk of attention. But couples, sometimes, overlook certain assets or, at least,...
The relocations, the lengthy periods apart and the arguments were factors that led you to pursue the divorce of your spouse, a longtime member of the U.S. military. Among your concerns are whether you can secure a portion of your spouse’s military pension. You can....
As a parent, one of your main concerns is to protect the best interests of your children during your divorce. You understand this process will change virtually every aspect of your child’s life, which is why you invest in making sure that your co-parenting plan is...
Divorce is a complex legal procedure, and spouses may search for ways to simplify it in any way they can. If you and your spouse know you want to divorce, you may dread the complex legal process and financial changes ahead, and both of you may decide you want an...
A common legal issue that arises during a divorce when one spouse is employed by a high tech company is how to divide future stock awards, stock options or similar employee benefits. Clearly stock awards can be a valuable asset, sometimes adding up to millions of...
The process of ending a marriage is complex and overwhelming, especially when there is conflict between the two parties regarding the terms of the final order. Washington couples often want to find ways to reduce contention during their divorce, making the process...
Child custody is one of the most complicated issues for divorcing parents, especially when both wish to retain an active and involved role in the life of their children. In many cases, parents are able to agree to the terms of a custody and visitation order that...