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...
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Mediation: what not to do
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,...
Protect your interests (and health) if you divorce a narcissist
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...
Will you be able to get a contested or uncontested divorce?
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...
Make the most of mediation in your divorce
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...
Using alternative dispute resolution methods for your divorce
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...
3 benefits of divorce mediation
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...
How to best prepare for your high-asset divorce
Whenever a couple decides to end their marriage, it can create a lot of stress, uncertainty, complications and sleepless nights for each spouse involved. This can especially be true if you are considering or going through a high-asset divorce. Any divorce that...
You don’t have to go to court in order to divorce
One of the most common concerns people have regarding their divorce is whether they will have to go through the stress and complication of a court proceeding. It is not easy to navigate a divorce, and the prospect of having to discuss your life in such a public...
Effectively dealing with the strong emotions of divorce
Making the choice to end your marriage is a serious decision that will impact multiple areas of your life. You likely made this decision after a period of careful consideration and planning, and as you move forward, you will be making choices that could impact the...