Couples in Washington State who are engaged or considering getting engaged should approach this major life milestone with excitement, anticipation and some practical planning. The engagement period should be about more than just planning a wedding but focus as much,...
Month: October 2018
How ‘gray divorce’ can affect retirement
Many Washington residents are counting on their 401(k) plans and other retirement accounts to provide a good living in their later years. However, despite all the work that people can do to save for retirement, life events can throw a spanner in the works. For...
Money matters among the most dangerous for couples
Money is a major issue when it comes to the likelihood of divorce for any particular couple in Washington. According to research published by the Federal Reserve Board, a couple's likelihood of divorce increases as the difference between their credit scores increases....
Filing for divorce as a young couple
When some people think of those who go through the divorce process, they may have images of middle-aged or older couples in their head. However, there are also many younger couples who decide to call off their marriage. Young couples may have many pressures, from...
Can shared parenting work after post-divorce relocation?
Perhaps your employer offered you a great job in another city. Obviously, this means relocation and brings up many issues if you are divorced and have custody of your child.As the custodial parent, you want to take your 8-year-old daughter along when you move. First,...
Tax changes may increase divorce costs for some couples
For parents in Washington who are considering a divorce, it will not be possible for them to alternate taking exemptions for children any longer. This has been eliminated by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passed in late 2017.Instead, a single parent who has custody can...
Child custody and multi-cultural families
When it comes to a dispute which involves child custody, there are so many factors to consider and each case is different. Sometimes there are especially complicated custody cases, such as those which involve a multi-cultural family. Custody matters can be especially...
Protecting retirement assets during a late-in-life divorce
Some marriages in Washington start with dreams of eventually enjoying golden years together via solid retirement savings. However, legal unions don't always last forever as evidenced by the significant increase in so-called "gray divorces" since the 1990s. Starting...
Military divorce and kids
When it comes to divorce, there are many different issues which can affect children and this is especially true for people who work through a military divorce. For example, child custody matters can be complicated when one parent is in the military and the emotional...
Grandparents’ rights in Washington
Given the strong bond that many grandparents in Federal Way establish with their grandchildren, one might assume that the law recognizes their right have to continued access to their grandchildren should situational changes restrict it. After all, one might argue that...