You understand that divorce brings certain financial implications that could affect your life in multiple ways. Washington property division laws require you and your spouse to equitably divide everything that is not separate property, which could include your...
The weeks and months leading up to a divorce are often some of the most emotionally charged and stressful parts of the divorce process. As such, it can be easy to make some mistakes in the heat of passion that can end up making your divorce more difficult for you than...
Divorce affects so many aspects of a person’s life. One of them includes taxes, which may come as an afterthought compared with bubbling up emotions, child custody matters and claims to assets that surface. However, tax issues remain critical. Do not overlook them....
On a quiet night, while tucking the children into bed, you were served with divorce papers. It was a mild surprise since you and your spouse had not been getting along so well lately. However, the incident was startling, nonetheless. The anger, frustration and...
Being a grandparent can be a joyous time in your life. You may envision an exciting future of playdates and adventures from the moment they are born. There are many reasons you may need to step in and provide care for your grandchildren. Whether you have a child...
The division of assets in divorce may bring additional animosity among couples. The home, the second home, the bank, investment and retirement accounts along with automobiles get the bulk of attention. But couples, sometimes, overlook certain assets or, at least,...
The relocations, the lengthy periods apart and the arguments were factors that led you to pursue the divorce of your spouse, a longtime member of the U.S. military. Among your concerns are whether you can secure a portion of your spouse’s military pension. You can....
As a parent, one of your main concerns is to protect the best interests of your children during your divorce. You understand this process will change virtually every aspect of your child’s life, which is why you invest in making sure that your co-parenting plan is...
Divorce is a complex legal procedure, and spouses may search for ways to simplify it in any way they can. If you and your spouse know you want to divorce, you may dread the complex legal process and financial changes ahead, and both of you may decide you want an...
A common legal issue that arises during a divorce when one spouse is employed by a high tech company is how to divide future stock awards, stock options or similar employee benefits. Clearly stock awards can be a valuable asset, sometimes adding up to millions of...