While many experts may say that a healthy co-parenting relationship is the ideal post-divorce arrangement, it is not possible for all parents. Several elements must be in place for people to co-parent successfully. These include the ability to communicate, consistent...
Month: April 2019
A woman’s journey through high-asset divorce
When a woman announces she is filing for divorce, friends appear by her side to offer well-meaning support and advice. Some of them have already survived a high-asset divorce and have lived to tell the tale. They may tell entertaining but irrelevant stories about...
Courts increasingly showing preference for joint/shared custody
The good news today for fathers in Washington is that courts often approach child custody cases with the presumption of awarding joint legal custody. This trend marks a dramatic change from what was common for much of the previous century - awarding full custody to...
The consequences of failing to pay spousal support
Many different financial considerations may need to be taken into account when a couple splits up. For example, those with children may need to carefully look into custody and child support, while those with a high net worth may have an especially complicated divorce...
Avoid custodial interference issues when relocating out of state
After Washington parents divorce, the relocation of one parent to another state is often an issue. This is particularly true if the parent with primary custody plans to take the children with him or her. The parent not moving must take action if they do not accept the...
Dividing a business in a divorce
When people in Washington decide to divorce, the situation can become more complex when a family business is involved. Divorce can involve an array of emotional, practical and financial considerations, and in most cases, a fair distribution of family assets is a goal....
Remaining eligible for TRICARE
You being the spouse of a service member in Federal Way grants you access to several exclusive benefits (chief among them being healthcare coverage through TRICARE, the military's health insurance program). If you choose to divorce, your dependence on the benefits you...
Do you need a forensic accountant on your divorce team?
For some married couples who decide to go their separate ways, detangling their finances and assets can prove relatively easy, while for others, the process can prove long and convoluted. Increasingly, divorcing parties who have complex financial portfolios or assets...
Using expert witnesses in a divorce case
When people in Washington make the decision to divorce, they face a range of varying circumstances. Some couples may be able to reach a simple resolution with little difficulty, and even some people with significant assets find it easy to negotiate a fair resolution....