Divorce is associated with conflicts due to the sensitivity of its aspects, including property division. This is one of the matters that can bring out a different side of people going through a divorce. However, this does not necessarily have to happen. Provided a...
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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...
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...
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....
How is debt handled in a Washington divorce?
When filing for a divorce in Washington, one of your main concerns may be about your property. You likely want to know what you get to keep and what your financial situation will be once the divorce is complete. While assets are a huge part of any divorce, you can’t...
How much is my wife entitled to in a divorce?
The divorce process in Washington can be stressful and confusing and have a lasting impact on your finances. One of the challenges you’ll face during the divorce process is property division. Washington is an equitable distribution state, which means that almost all...
Are my military benefits considered marital property in Washington?
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...
Is my wife entitled to part of my business in the divorce?
Marriage isn’t easy – especially if you have the added stress of running your own business. If you find yourself facing divorce as a business owner, you likely are concerned about how your split will affect your business. You have put long, hard hours into building...
7 things to know about divorce in Washington
When you decide your marriage is truly over and want to divorce, you face a lot of unknowns about the future. You may not know who will get to keep your home in the divorce or if the divorce will impact your business. You also may not know what Washington’s laws about...
3 top contested issues in divorce
These days, divorce is a fact of life, with divorce rates increasing throughout the years. Now, 40 to 50% of marriages end in couples splitting. According to an American Community Survey, Washington ranks No. 10 in the number of divorces for 2018. Reasons for divorce...