It can be a long and complicated process to end a marriage. There are both legal and financial matters to navigate, and in addition to these things, there are significant emotional implications for this decision as well. It is not easy to go through a divorce, even if...
If you’re a Washington U.S. military servicemember who wishes to end your marriage, you’ll want to research state laws, as well as determine what type of support the military has to offer. For instance, if you have children, then your military Family Care Plan (FCP)...
Every family is different, which means that a divorce will impact you and your kids in unique ways. There is no such thing as a one-size-fits-all custody and visitation order, and you will be able to create a strategy that allows you to meet the needs of your...
When a Washington household that includes a married couple with children becomes two separate households, there are undoubtedly numerous financial implications. If one spouse was not gainfully employed during marriage due to being home full-time to raise a family, he...
The end of your marriage is going to bring significant changes to your life, and you may have concerns about the different ways that this choice could impact you long-term. As you prepare for what is ahead during and after divorce, you will benefit from preparing for...
There is no perfect solution to the issues faced by families going through a divorce. What works for your family may not work for the next, and it is sometimes difficult to determine exactly what the right approach for child custody should be. You may be considering...
Mediation is the most common form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR). It is basically a settlement conference with a trained mediator. Mediation can be very helpful to help parties settle a family law case when they are unable to do so on their own. Many people...
Your divorce will bring significant changes to your life, and simply because your divorce is final does not mean that these changes will stop. In fact, you may find that your life continues to change to a point where it is difficult to adhere to the terms of your...
There are times in every family law case when you may want to make a settlement offer to avoid the high cost of trial, but are reluctant to do so out of concern that it could be used against you later on in the case. This dilemma often happens during mediation. For...
What should you do if your spouse or partner is making unreasonable demands? For example, what if your spouse demands 100% of all marital assets? Or what if they insist on more total child support and spousal maintenance (alimony) than your net income? Or they could...