Child custody agreements may be difficult to work out for Washington couples going through a divorce, but these issues are often compounded when one or both parents plan to relocate. Divorce often means starting a new life, and this may mean moving in order to take...
Month: November 2018
Ending your marriage due to drug addiction
We have written extensively about various divorce topics on our blog, but it is important to approach each and every divorce from an individualized point of view. If you are bringing your marriage to an end, there may be numerous details surrounding your divorce that...
Unhappy couples look past the holidays to Divorce Month
Like many families, you want to enjoy the holidays. In fact, you want them to be as perfect as possible.However, your marriage may be in trouble, and if the holidays do not meet your expectations, you may join the thousands who file for divorce in January, which...
Finding the courage to relocate with your child
Parental relocation can certainly be challenging and we have written blog entries about various legal matters that may arise from relocation. Often times, parental relocation comes with the benefits of new work opportunities and a fresh start. However, it is also...
Parents often struggle over child custody issues
When parents in Washington decide to divorce, child custody can be one of the most emotionally painful and logistically difficult issues. Both mothers and fathers often lament that they receive unfair treatment in family court on child custody issues. That's why the...
What’s the best way to protect a business during divorce?
If you're getting a divorce and you also own a business, you're probably concerned about how assets will be distributed. Fortunately, there are certain steps Washington business owners can take to ensure their enterprise is safeguarded, both before and during a...
Divorce cost may be set to change
Divorcing spouses in Washington State who have been working hard to come to a final settlement when ending their marriage may well have a new reason to try and push for a quick resolution. As explained by Bloomberg, the New Year will bring with it a major change...
How to avoid some common financial missteps in divorce
Divorce can be costly, but people in Washington may be able to keep the cost down by avoiding some common mistakes. For example, this is not the time go on a spending spree no matter how good it feels, because those bills will need to be paid eventually.A financial...
3 tips if you are on the verge of a high-asset divorce
If you and your spouse share a significant asset portfolio, divorce can be devastating to your financial future. However, divorce is not something that usually happens overnight. Many divorcing couples saw the writing on the wall for quite some time before making the...
What happens to military pension after divorce?
As a Washington resident involved in a divorce from a military service member, you may have questions about what will happen to your military spouse’s pension and whether you will have any access to it once your divorce finalizes. Military pension often falls...