Marriage is not always easy, and Washington couples can expect there to be some turbulence along the way. However, there are certain signs that experts use to predict when a marriage is in real trouble. Some are more subtle and some more obvious, but it is important...
Month: June 2019
How inequality can increase the likelihood of divorce
When couples in Washington begin their marriage with a traditional arrangement in which the husband is the breadwinner while the wife earns less or stays at home, if there is later a change in the wife's status, the couple could be headed for divorce. A study by...
How technology can aid or hinder your divorce
As a techie, you have a lot of experience with numerous types of technology and enjoy the benefits they provide. What you may not have experience in is the end of your marriage. Although divorce rates in the tech industry are lower than rates in other sectors, it...
Military service may complicate custody agreements
Divorcing and figuring out child custody agreements are seldom simple processes, but they may be even more complex if you or your spouse is a military service member. In divorce cases involving military service, you may need to figure out exactly how Washington's...
May you move with your children after a divorce?
If you and your spouse file for divorce in Washington, there are several laws that govern how you must handle parenting issues. Depending on the details of your custody agreement, there may be restrictions on where you and your spouse may live. If you are the person...
Calculating support after a job loss
When a Washington couple gets a divorce, the process of dividing property and deciding on support can become even more difficult if one person loses a job. The circumstances in which the person lost the job may be significant in some cases. The legal system may view a...
Sharing custody and co-parenting during the summer months
For children of parents in Washington who are divorced or separated, summertime can be a time of stress and anxiety instead of a time of joy and relaxation. But it doesn't have to be this way if parents no longer living in the same house do some planning before school...
Military divorces slowly dropping
Military couples in Washington might be less likely to divorce than in previous years. Divorce in the military has been on a slow decline in the last decade, and a 3% divorce rate in 2018 represented a 0.1% drop from the previous year. The rate is calculated over...
Dealing with insomnia during the divorce process
Ending your marriage can lead to concerns about finances, emotional challenges and it may affect other aspects of your life also. For example, some people develop sleep disorders due to divorce-related stress, while those who have existing sleep problems may find that...
Spousal support and starting a new job
For those who are required to pay spousal support, a number of major life changes may occur which necessitate the revision of a spousal support order and raise a number of questions. Aside from serious health issues and other concerns, some people may have questions...