When people decide to divorce, they are often at a point wherein they no longer agree with their spouse about much of anything. People get into major disputes about how to divide their property or share time with their children. In some cases, they may not even agree...
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Do you have to take your ex’s student loan debt?
For many Americans, student loan debt makes up a significant portion of their total debt load. It’s a major expense that many people take on, and this often happens right around the time that they get married. If a couple like this gets divorced, one thing that each...
Divorce is becoming more common for this age group
For most age groups in the United States, the odds of divorce are consistently falling. There are many reasons for this, not all of which have to do with an increase in stable marriages. For example, young people are waiting longer than ever to get married in the...
Is keeping your house in a divorce an option?
If you are considering filing for divorce or have already filed, you may wonder if it is possible to keep your home. For many people, the house is an important asset and where they raised children and made countless memories. While keeping the house may be a priority...
What’s it mean to “dissipate” marital assets?
Before you ever initiated the divorce proceedings against your spouse, you did your homework. You collected bank account records, investment statements, real estate deeds, tax returns and other financial documents – all of which attested to the fact that you had...
Do military rules govern the outcome of military divorces?
Divorce is challenging in any situation, but it can be particularly difficult for those serving in the military. The very nature of military service puts quite a bit of pressure on a marital relationship, as spouses may need to keep secrets from one another or...
What happens if your ex won’t respond to your divorce filing?
It takes two people to agree to a marriage and to make a marital relationship work. If both of you do not remain fully committed, then there may be major issues that arise later in your relationship. However, it only takes one person to effectively end a marriage....
How does someone’s marriage age link to divorce?
The age at which people get married has progressively been moving back. Although there are still people who get married at 18, it’s far less common than it used to be. The current average age of marriage is 32 years old. Does the age at which you get married have any...
What should your parenting plan contain?
When necessary, the family courts in Washington will rule on custody matters based on the best interests of the child. However, it’s unlikely that they will be as attuned to what these are like you and your spouse. Thus, if possible, it can help if you and your...
Will you lose custody of the children upon relocation?
You may have found a new job prospect or other opportunities out of town and are thinking of relocating. However, you have shared custody of the children with your ex. In such an instance, will you have to give up physical custody of the children to your co-parent...