If you and your spouse decide to get divorced, you might be more concerned with how your kids will cope with it than how you yourself will. Seeing parents get divorced can be traumatizing for children and it’s important to take their thoughts and feelings seriously in...
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What is considered community property in a divorce?
Many states follow the equitable distribution method for asset division when couples divorce. Washington, however, sets community property as the rule of law, which can be a bit confusing to some. What is and what is not considered community property? What qualifies...
Understanding the complexities of a high asset divorce
On the surface, divorce proceedings for high net worth couples are the same as other divorces; assets are disclosed, valued and divided. However, what makes them much different is that many of the assets involved are more complicated. These relationships often contain...
Protect yourself and your finances when getting a divorce
It is estimated that 40% to 50% of marriages unfortunately do not last. But since no plans for a future divorce, many spouses do not take the proper steps to protect themselves or their finances should a divorce occur. If a divorce is necessary down the line, some...
Is there a right time to get a divorce?
Ending a marriage is a difficult decision to make for many reasons. Aside from accepting that the relationship is over, spouses basically have to start much of their lives over — figuring out where to live, how to manage finances, who will take care of the kids and so...
The divorce process doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg
One of the biggest worries people have when considering ending their marriages is the effect it will have on their finances. Divorce can be expensive, but it is possible to ensure it doesn’t cost the proverbial arm and a leg. Washington residents who are preparing to...
Tips for protecting high-value assets
Property division can be an incredibly complicated part of a divorce. It requires a lot of patience and negotiation to come to an agreeable solution for both you and your spouse. When it comes to high-asset cases, that process can take even longer to resolve....
Difficult as it is, divorce may be what’s best
Marriage is rarely sunshine and rainbows all of the time. There are always ups and downs, and it takes constant work on part of both spouses to make a marriage successful. Unfortunately, there are many spouses in Washington and elsewhere who go through marriage...
Education and its effect on spousal maintenance
Getting a divorce? Wondering if spousal maintenance will be awarded in your case? There are a lot of factors at play when it comes to determining if alimony will be granted as part of a divorce decree in the state of Washington. But did you know that education can be...
Will your spouse face penalties for draining your joint accounts?
No matter how difficult the end of your marriage was, you likely hoped that you and your spouse could approach your divorce with civility. Yet, you may have discovered that they cleared out your joint bank accounts, leaving you high and dry as proceedings begin. While...