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...
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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...
Grappling over those overlooked assets in divorce
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,...
Are you eligible for an uncontested divorce?
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 benefits of employing mediation in a divorce
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...
Cryptocurrency could be a pawn in your divorce
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...
How is divorce different in the tech industry?
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,...
Divorce can be bad news for real estate investors
For many people in the state of Washington, real estate is their business. This type of business can sometimes unintentionally become a shared asset with one’s spouse. In the event of divorce, this means that real estate investors may find their spouses trying to...
Is intellectual property considered a marital asset in Washington?
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...