Perhaps your marriage has lasted for many years, but growing differences have caused you and your spouse to consider divorce as the only solution for your unhappy union.However, you may dread going to court for various reasons. If that is the case, why not consider...
Mediation & Collaborative Divorce
Uncontested divorce bodes well for the future of the family
The dissolution of marriage in the state of Washington can be an overwhelming experience, but an uncontested divorce is faster and less expensive than traditional litigation.If you and your spouse are considering options, a divorce in which you can agree on major...
Why mediation should be considered for a high asset divorce
You have now decided to broach the topic of divorce. You and your spouse are in the process of separating and you are trying to determine your next steps. Understandably, there are many questions that are running through your head at this point. Where will I live? How...
Silencing the critics: Your divorce experiences are your own
There's little doubt that divorce is far less stigmatized than it once was. In our grandparent's generation, for instance, many couples likely stayed together for a lifetime not necessarily because they were happy but because they could not live with the embarrassment...
Domestic violence victims may require protection before divorce
A recent article addressed the issue of domestic violence affecting women in the state of Washington.Readers may not realize how common the problem of domestic violence is. According to data collected by the National Network to End Domestic Violence, hotlines in the...
Don’t mess around with messing around; it’s illegal in 21 states
The Huffington Post has published its list of the "best" states for divorce. The state of Washington ranked fifth based on ease of filing and filing fee. Washington also has no residency requirement. On HuffPost's scale of 1 to 100, with 100 being the easiest, we...
Shared parenting gaining momentum
Washington residents may be interested in a story concerning a movement in many states to enact legislation that would mandate shared custody between divorced parents. While many support these laws, others feel that they would limit courts and do a disservice to...
Can crisis in Jewish community be averted with divorce mediation?
Jewish women in Washington state may want to heed the lessons learned by a woman who was legally, but not religiously, divorced from her ex-husband, a devout Orthodox Jew. To avoid her situation, divorce mediation is suggested. They did not enter such a process,...
Trend towards amicable divorce
Some professionals in the field of family law have reported a trend towards less acrimonious divorces. They state that there is a growing group of ex-spouses who remain friends and deeply involved in each others lives. Couples with children appear to be especially...
Achieving an amicable divorce
Washington spouses going through a divorce who wish to make the process less adversarial may want to consider a more collaborative option. Divorce mediation can provide a channel for divorcing spouses to preserve greater financial stability with less conflict. Divorce...