Ending your marriage is a complex process that will involve difficult emotions and other complications that could cause you to feel stress, anger and confusion. While this process is difficult, it is important not to allow how you feel in the moment to affect the...
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Divorce
When is property considered “community” rather than separate?
During a divorce, one of the most common reasons for disputes and complications is over the way the couple will divide their property. Both parties have an interest in preserving their own financial well-being, and each will want to ensure that he or she is getting a...
Breaking the news of your divorce to your kids
Once you have made the decision to move forward with a divorce, you will have to inform the other members of your family about this choice. Ending a marriage is a process that will impact every member of your household, especially your children, and you will want to...
Don’t allow social media to sabotage your divorce
Like many Washington adults, you may have profiles on different social media accounts. You may post pictures, connect with friends and even use your account to express your feelings about certain things. While you have the right to use your social media accounts as...
Avoiding family struggles after a gray divorce
The end of a marriage is a difficult process, regardless of the ages of the children. If you are approaching a gray divorce, you understand how important it is for you to take the appropriate steps to protect your financial future at this stage of life. While the...
What issues will you face during a contested divorce?
The end of a marriage is a complex process, and it can be even more difficult when you and the other party are unable to negotiate terms on your settlement. If there are significant disputes remaining, and you are facing a contested divorce, it may be in your...
How will divorce change your lifestyle?
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...
What NOT to do in preparation for your divorce
The weeks and months leading up to a divorce are often some of the most emotionally charged and stressful parts of the divorce process. As such, it can be easy to make some mistakes in the heat of passion that can end up making your divorce more difficult for you than...
Important tax issues you must address during divorce
Divorce affects so many aspects of a person’s life. One of them includes taxes, which may come as an afterthought compared with bubbling up emotions, child custody matters and claims to assets that surface. However, tax issues remain critical. Do not overlook them....
Initial steps to take after receiving divorce papers
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...