There are many important issues that must be resolved when a Washington couple decides to divorce. However, when they happen to be parents, child custody and visitation naturally takes top priority in proceedings. Children's lives often undergo significant...
Month: January 2020
How will your living arrangements affect child custody?
Often, families are able to afford certain living accommodations and a certain lifestyle because both parents contribute an income that helps fund that lifestyle. As a result, many people see a drastic change in the way they are able to live after getting a divorce....
Financial knowledge can help people recover after a divorce
When Washington couples decide to divorce, the financial effects can linger on long after the emotional problems have been sorted out. People need to adjust to handling their budgets on their own, which can be a more challenging task if they always left the finances...
Is career success a causal factor in your divorce?
As 2020 gets underway in Washington and across the country, many married couples have already decided they no longer wish to maintain their spousal relationships. There are any number of reasons why such couples decide to divorce. For some, there appears to be a...
Good reasons to consider a postnuptial agreement
When more people in Washington got married just after high school or university, prenuptial agreements may have seemed unnecessary to many. Prenups were often considered rare, a sign of a potential mismatch or upcoming divorce, or an indication that an ultra-wealthy...
High-asset divorce does not have to be contentious
You and many other Washington residents may have times in your life where you feel like you need to make significant changes. You could feel unsatisfied in your job, want to move to a better location and take other steps to help you feel happier and more fulfilled in...
Keep the family calendar and make getting a divorce much easier.
For those in the state of Washington who will be getting a divorce this year, there is one important item that certainly should not be thrown out. The family calendar could come in very handy when trying to decide child custody and support issues, and it is a great...
If child custody is denied, what about visitation?
When Washington parents decide to divorce, the court ultimately either approves a parent-devised custody plan or steps in to make decisions regarding child custody and other issues if parents cannot resolve such issues themselves. While every case is unique, the court...
Divorce more common as the new year dawns
Some people in Washington may be prompted to file for divorce along with the turn of the year. There are a number of reasons why an increasing number of divorces are initiated at the beginning of a new year. In the first place, parents may be concerned about the...
Have your plans for the new year changed because of divorce?
Perhaps you didn't expect your Washington spouse to tell you that he or she was having an affair. You no doubt were also caught off-guard if the next statement your spouse made was that he or she was filing for divorce. In an instant, your whole life changed, and now,...