Divorce is an emotionally charged process, and in many cases, it can be contentious. However, it does not have to be if the parties are committed to making it easier for everyone. Divorce, by its very nature, is likely to have unpleasant aspects. Know that your...
Many people have heard of mediation, a form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) that we use frequently in our offices and discuss frequently on our blog. However, that is not the only type of ADR that is available for divorcing couples. While mediation is adequate...
Divorce mediation is a less contentious and cost-effective way of reaching agreements and solving problems. It allows the parties, with the help of a mediator, to work together and hopefully reach a mutually agreeable solution. What to do and what not to do However,...
Divorce is often emotional and stressful. Mediation can provide a less adversarial way to get through this difficult time. In Washington state, mediation is not just recommended; it is sometimes required by law. According to RCW 26.09.015, courts may mandate mediation...
Many people in Washington spend years in therapy after breaking out of a relationship with a narcissist. This is true even for those who were in a dating relationship as opposed to a marriage. If there was a marriage, then filing divorce may cause the narcissistic...
It is incredibly difficult to make the decision to end your marriage. Even if you are certain this is the best choice for your future, it is not simple to walk through the process of extricating your life from your partner’s life. If you and the other party resolve to...
Most people are not keen toward the idea of going to court to haggle over issues like child custody, property division or spousal support. A courtroom is a public place, and it’s understandable that you’d want to keep your family matters as private as possible. Do you...
When people think of co-parenting, it’s most often related to a divorced couple. But Washington couples with minor children who separate go through the same challenges as divorced parents. Separating when you have young children can be difficult, and many parents...
The end of a marriage is an emotional and often complex time for a family. It will bring changes for everyone, including yourself and your kids, and you will want to minimize complications and problems as much as possible. One way that you can do this is by resolving...
In Washington and throughout the country, many families have undergone significant strain in recent years. Such strain has often included adverse health conditions, employment loss, financial woes and relationship problems. As for the latter, hundreds, if not...