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...
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How to keep arguments with your co-parents to a minimum
You and your former spouse have just finished divorce proceedings. Thankfully, while there was stress at times, there were relatively few disagreements. In this situation, many former spouses go their separate ways and rebuild their lives. For parents, it’s not as...
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 becomes of your credit cards in a Washington divorce?
Deciding to divorce means accepting a lot of changes to your daily life. Your household, if not the location where you live, will drastically change. Your schedule and daily responsibilities also shift when you file for divorce. You and your spouse will have to split...
Can a child support order be modified?
During the divorce process, various aspects will be negotiated and settled. Ideally, you and your spouse will be able to negotiate amicably and come to agreements that suit all parties. Both for parents and the court, the best interests of the children will generally...
What are your rights when a long-term relationship ends?
You may have been living with your partner for a considerable time only to go separate ways. Given that you were not legally married, what’s in it for you? Do you have any rights like you would if you were married? Here is what you need to know. Washington law...
How do I establish paternity?
If you've recently become a father, you may be wondering how to establish paternity. Paternity is the legal recognition of a child's father, and it's essential for many reasons. By establishing paternity, you'll be able to ensure that your child has access to...
Do you need a financial expert for your divorce?
When you file for divorce, you must take a deep dive into your financial situation. While not all situations require help from financial experts, some situations dictate that you hire this person to help ensure you get a fair outcome to your divorce settlement....
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...