A significant portion of married couples eventually find themselves in divorce court. Divorce is a very personal process that unfolds in vastly different ways depending on family circumstances and the location where someone files divorce paperwork with the family...
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Sharing Halloween with your child as co-parents
You and your co-parent may not have included Halloween in the list of holidays in your parenting plan and other parenting agreements during your divorce. Now that your child is seeing candy and decorations in the stores, however, you’re realizing that the two of you...
Back-to-school co-parenting tips for the new school year
As the new school year starts, co-parents have to decide how to navigate it. They certainly want to put their children first, but this can be a very complex time as schedules change. Fortunately, there are some things that co-parents can do to make this process go a...
Are you still covered under TRICARE if you divorce a servicemember?
Along with the many challenges inherent in having a spouse who’s in the military come some pretty good benefits. Among them is health insurance via TRICARE. If you’re a civilian who’s going to be divorcing a current or retired service member (active duty or reserve),...
3 possible solutions for the marital home in a Washington divorce
The law in Washington treats assets and income acquired during a marriage as community property. Spouses generally have to share those resources if they divorce unless they have entered a contract making alternate arrangements or agree to an alternate approach outside...
Is your business considered marital or separate property?
Whether a business is considered marital or separate property can significantly impact its division during asset distribution in a divorce. However, the specific rules governing this classification can vary, depending on the circumstances surrounding the business’...
Modifying parenting plan orders
When two parents have gone through a divorce, ensuring the parenting plan is fair and equitable for all parties involved can be difficult. The judge looks at several factors, the main one being what is in the child's best interest. There may however come a need to...
How is spousal maintenance determined in Washington?
Spousal support – also known as alimony or spousal maintenance – can be a subject of dispute, especially when divorcing parties cannot reach an agreement on their own or when the divorce is heavily contested. Spousal maintenance is often intended to help the spouse...
How is a military divorce different from a civilian one?
Divorce is never easy, but when one or both parties involved are members of the military, the process can become even more complex. The divorce process for those who serve in the Armed Forces varies from those of civilians without such obligations and can be...
3 tips for living with your spouse during your divorce
Divorce is unique - not everyone goes through the same steps, including moving out. You and your soon-to-be ex-spouse can agree to remain in the family home during the divorce process. Nonetheless, you need to be strategic for this to work. The following are three...