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...
Divorce
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...
3 things to know before filing for divorce in Washington
Every state has different marital dissolution laws that couples interested in ending their marriages need to know and understand before they submit any petitions. The state of Washington is generally considered to be one of the easier states in which to file for...
5 common signs of divorce
When couples get married, they don’t expect their relationship to ever fall apart someday. You might believe that everything is fine, but then your spouse suddenly files for divorce. Being blindsided can make the experience even more shocking than anything else....
Steps to take after deciding to get a divorce
When the decision to end a marriage is made, there are several things Washington residents may want to do to protect themselves. While an amicable divorce is often possible, there is no harm in being prepared for the “what-if” scenarios. Here are some crucial steps to...
Don’t let divorce destroy your business
Numerous Washington residents are proud owners of small businesses that they have grown through hard work, sweat and maybe a few tears. By creating, following and adjusting business plans as necessary, these companies can be very successful. Unfortunately, there is...