During the divorce process, there are many different challenges that can arise. Sometimes, these difficulties are unavoidable, while others are the result of a couple's bitter dispute and hard feelings. For example, someone may accuse their partner of domestic...
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Month: August 2018
Same-sex divorce and child custody
Any couple who works through the divorce process may face challenges. However, same-sex couples in Federal Way and all over the state of Washington may face a particularly difficult time when they decide to end their marriage, especially with important issues such as...
Modifying a parenting plan in Washington State
In Washington State, a divorce where minor children are in the picture includes a parenting plan that addresses custody and visitation issues. When deciding whether to approve a plan, courts consider the best interests of the children.However, circumstances can...
Parental relocation and back-to-school season
For many parents, it's almost that time of year again. The season when kids return to school, which can bring a number of stressors (such as buying clothes for school or supplies) and necessitate revisions to an entire family's routine. For some, this year's...
Building toward retirement after a divorce
The end of a marriage can lead to a financial hit that has many future ramifications. This is because in a divorce, retirement accounts such as IRAs and 401(k)s may need to be divided. In some cases, an ex-spouse in Washington can lose hundreds of thousands of...
Dealing with retirement assets during a gray divorce
Going through a divorce as an older Washington resident may be more challenging than if that same resident had gotten a divorce at a younger age. This is because, even if the estranged couple is amicable, how the financial assets are divided up can have a major impact...
Talking to your child about post-divorce relocation
As a parent, you likely have many different challenges to work through in the wake of your divorce. Or, perhaps you are in the early stages of the process and are thinking about how splitting up with your spouse could affect your life. Either way, there are many...
How do you handle an international child custody dispute?
U.S. Census Bureau statistics show that international marriages are becoming increasingly common. However, you and your spouse are facing divorce and a child custody dispute.Your soon-to-be ex has left the U.S. and gone to his home country. He has taken your young son...
How joint custody affects child support
Joint custody is an increasingly common solution to child custody concerns for Washington parents who decide to divorce. In general, joint custody means that both parents share the legal and physical responsibility with their children, and in many cases, they have...
Divorce and your career
Ending a marriage can bring all sorts of changes into a person's life. For example, the amount of time they are able to spend with their children may be affected by splitting up with their spouse, as well as their financial well-being and the amount of free time they...