If you work in the military and remain in the military for many years, you will accrue benefits that your spouse may share. If you and your spouse later get a divorce, it is possible that your military benefits could be considered marital property and be divided now...
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3 things to know about divorce in Washington
When you got married, you never thought that you’d be spending time looking up what it takes to get a divorce. Unfortunately, sometimes people do not end up together for the long term, and divorce may turn out to be a real option to resolve marital dissatisfaction. If...
Will establishing paternity help you obtain visitation rights?
As a biological parent, it's your right to seek visitation regardless of whether you were married to your child's other parent. Courts in Washington often determine that having access to both parents is advantageous to a child. However, unmarried fathers ought to...
Modifying child support orders in Washington
The amount of child support that noncustodial parents are required to pay is determined by their income and the age and needs of the child. In Washington, the income of the custodial parent is also taken into consideration. Child support orders prevent children from...
How are military and civilian divorces different?
From a legal perspective, active-duty military members who are divorcing their spouses go through the same proceedings as civilians. However, if you or your Washington spouse are in the military and planning to divorce, there are some additional factors to consider....
Divorce mediation in Washington: What does it entail?
Following is a scenario that routinely plays out for Washington couples who are striving hard though unsuccessfully to salvage a marriage that has simply become untenable. The sheer effort put forth by many partners to keep their union intact is unquestioned. Legions...