International romances are often the focus of romantic comedies and a wishful dream for young people everywhere. However, international divorces usually aren't a part of that picture. A split between people from different countries can pose some unique challenges...
Divorce
Including money for college in a child support order
For parents, going through the divorce process can make an already difficult situation even more challenging. Outside of determining a custody arrangement that best suits the family’s needs, coming to an agreement on child support can be one of the most difficult...
The complicated world of high-asset divorces
The divorce process can be a complicated thing to get through. This is particularly true in high-asset cases. A recent look into the complicated world of high-asset divorces comes from outside of Washington. Jeff and Penny Vinik, who are famous in their local...
What happens to your business in a divorce?
Whether you have spent years building your business or you have founded a startup that has a great deal of future potential, protecting the health of your business is key to its continued success. During a divorce, though, it can be challenging to protect that...
What are the pros and cons of an uncontested divorce?
Every year, numerous couples in Washington choose to end their marriages. Some will end up fighting things out in court, some will choose alternative dispute resolution methods such as mediation or collaborative law, and others will choose to file for uncontested...
Not receiving your court-ordered alimony payments?
If spousal support was included in the terms of your divorce decree, you’d think collecting that support would be pretty easy and straightforward. Unfortunately, for numerous Washington residents, it is anything but. If you are struggling to get your ex-spouse to meet...
Former Star Trek star says he is fine with most recent divorce
Hollywood icon William Shatner is age 89 and worth approximately $100 million. He also happens to have just finalized his fourth divorce. Several issues can make a marital split complex and stressful for Washington spouses or celebrities, such as high-net worth,...
Do you need a ‘pup nup’?
You've no-doubt heard of prenuptial agreements. You've probably even heard of postnuptial ones. But have you ever heard of a "pup nup?"Increasing awareness about animal welfare and rights has made the issue of what to do with the pets after a divorce a much more...
Issues that may lead to divorce in Washington and beyond
When two people in Washington decide to get married, they undoubtedly expect their relationship to last a lifetime. While the overall divorce rate has declined in the United States in recent years, there are numerous issues that are often key factors in decisions to...
Can your spouse really take everything in a divorce?
You never expected your spouse to turn so vicious during your divorce. They're threatening to take everything and leave you destitute.Embittered spouses make all kinds of threats, but actually following through on those threats isn't as easy as it sounds. Here's...