"Gray divorce" is a name often applied to the phenomenon of people 50 and older getting a divorce, and it has doubled since 1990. Older divorced adults in Washington may be more prone to health problems as a result of the chronic stress associated with divorce....
Month: September 2018
How do you go about dividing a business when you divorce?
When you approach the property division phase of your divorce, there will be significant assets to divide, such as the family residence, various vehicles, a boat or perhaps a vacation home in the mountains. However, if you and your spouse own a business, this asset...
How a prenup may be helpful in a divorce
A prenuptial agreement may be a good idea for some Washington couples, but they may be concerned about how their families will react or worry that having the prenup could affect the stability of their relationship. Although it may be difficult to talk about issues...
Addressing loneliness after your divorce
Often, a great deal of focus is placed on divorce issues such as child support, custody or property division. Though these are all potentially complicated aspects of divorce which need to be dealt with carefully, there are many other challenges that people may have to...
There are many reasons to consider a legal separation
If there are issues in your marriage that cannot be resolved, you may be considering divorce—except you know that there is no going back. Divorce is final.On the other hand, the dissolution of your marriage may not be the answer to the issues you are...
Divorce more common among older couples
Divorce has become more common among people in many demographics in Washington, including older people. Marriage separation also hits certain families harder. For example, the daughters of divorced parents are 60 percent more likely to divorce while the sons of...
Online affairs and the decision to divorce
In the digital era, there have been many changes when it comes to communication and accessing information. Social media, for example, has significantly changed the way in which many people stay in touch with loved ones and connect with strangers. Unfortunately,...
Financial security after divorce
In Washington state, women who are going through divorces often worry about whether they will be able to retire on time and what their financial situation might be afterwards. While women who divorce might not be as well off overall as women who remain married, a...
Financial considerations of divorce
Couples considering divorce typically understand that this process can take some time and may impact many areas of their lives. Couples who have a child, for example, will need to consider custody arrangements. Couples with large numbers of assets will need to...
Child support and custodial parents
On this blog, we have looked into some legal issues involving child support payments and non-custodial parents, such as the consequences of falling behind. Now, we will approach this topic from a custodial parent's perspective. If you expect to have custody of your...