Traditionally, divorce was frowned upon and it was viewed as a last resort. It used to be that one spouse had to show that the other was at fault before a divorce could be granted. For example, there may have been abuse or infidelity in the marriage. Fault-based...
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It may be more difficult to move after a divorce
Prior to your marriage, you likely felt relatively free to live wherever you wanted. Even after getting married, you and your spouse could make any living decisions you wanted. You could move to other cities or other states at any time. But this can change after you...
What are shared parenting expenses, and how do you track them?
It’s not unusual for co-parents to share certain expenses for their children, usually in a pro rata split according to their relative incomes. Whether you’re splitting things 75/25 or 50/50, however, you have got to get a system in place to keep track. Communication...
What if co-parenting doesn’t work?
Child custody is a legal arrangement that determines each parent’s rights and responsibilities in their child’s life. Parents can have legal custody to decide how their child is raised, such as if their child goes to public or private school or is taught at home....
How long do Washington spousal maintenance payments last?
Spouses often combine resources and work together to enjoy a higher overall standard of living during their marriage. Sometimes, the decisions that they make require that one spouse become partially or even totally dependent on the other for financial support. The...
Key points of establishing paternity in Washington
Establishing paternity is crucial for fathers in Washington State because it legally recognizes a man as the legal father of a child. This is beneficial for the father and for the child. The process of establishing paternity in Washington can be initiated in several...
What happens to debts in a divorce?
Divorce marks the end of a marriage and signifies a complex process of dividing assets and debts accumulated during the marriage. Understanding how debts are handled during a divorce is crucial in Washington State, as the state’s laws and guidelines play a significant...
Is there a way to get a cheap divorce?
Nobody said that divorce is easy – or cheap. According to some sources, you can expect to pay between $40,000 and $140,000 (or more) if your divorce is litigated. That’s an astronomical figure for the average person. How, then, do most people afford a divorce when...
2 ways that money can lead to divorce
Divorce is often closely connected to financial concerns. As a couple ends their marriage, they have to divide their financial and tangible marital assets. Splitting up the money that they own can be a major part of the divorce process and an aspect of it that often...
Can a Washington divorce derail someone’s retirement plans?
It takes decades to properly save for retirement. Most people aim to have seven figures in savings, as they will need resources to pay for everything from groceries to housing. Married couples in Washington will often estimate what they need based on their combined...