Divorce

You understand that divorce brings certain financial implications that could affect your life in multiple ways. Washington property division laws require you and your spouse to equitably divide everything that is not separate property, which could include your...

On a quiet night, while tucking the children into bed, you were served with divorce papers. It was a mild surprise since you and your spouse had not been getting along so well lately. However, the incident was startling, nonetheless. The anger, frustration and...

The division of assets in divorce may bring additional animosity among couples. The home, the second home, the bank, investment and retirement accounts along with automobiles get the bulk of attention. But couples, sometimes, overlook certain assets or, at least,...

Divorce is a complex legal procedure, and spouses may search for ways to simplify it in any way they can. If you and your spouse know you want to divorce, you may dread the complex legal process and financial changes ahead, and both of you may decide you want an...

The process of ending a marriage is complex and overwhelming, especially when there is conflict between the two parties regarding the terms of the final order. Washington couples often want to find ways to reduce contention during their divorce, making the process...

In a divorce, both parties want to secure a property division settlement that allows them to have stability and security long term. The process of dividing marital property can be complex, especially when one party does not want the other to have his or her fair...

Becoming wealthy and successful in the tech industry is a dream for many Washington residents, but it takes years of hard work. If you have achieved that goal and found success against all odds, it may feel like nothing can possibly stand in your way now. That is,...

Washington is a community property state, which means all assets acquired during a marriage are considered to be owned by both spouses. It doesn’t matter if those assets are tangible or intangible. However, it is usually the tangible assets such as the home, funds in...

Whether your children are young or already in high school, your divorce agreement may involve many decisions about their future. You and your ex may have some challenges ironing out the parenting plans, holiday schedules and other custody matters. Ideally, neither of...