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...
Divorce
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...
Protecting long-term financial interests during a divorce
When going through a divorce, you will find yourself facing significant changes in multiple areas of your life. From where you live to how often you see your children, you will have to adjust to changes and navigate potentially difficult transitions. Some of the...
The details of the divorce process
It can be a long and complicated process to end a marriage. There are both legal and financial matters to navigate, and in addition to these things, there are significant emotional implications for this decision as well. It is not easy to go through a divorce, even if...
Financial mistakes to avoid in divorce
When a Washington household that includes a married couple with children becomes two separate households, there are undoubtedly numerous financial implications. If one spouse was not gainfully employed during marriage due to being home full-time to raise a family, he...
The unexpected ways that divorce can impact your life
The end of your marriage is going to bring significant changes to your life, and you may have concerns about the different ways that this choice could impact you long-term. As you prepare for what is ahead during and after divorce, you will benefit from preparing for...