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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....
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...
There are numerous important matters to settle during a divorce, with child custody being at the top of the list. If parents cannot come to an agreement themselves, then it will be up to the court to make a ruling based on the best interests of the child. The court...
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...
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...
One of the first priorities many people have when they start contemplating divorce is the retention of their marital home. The house where you have lived with your spouse in Washington is likely worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. It may also be the location where...
As a parent, the last thing you want to do is lose contact with your child. If you’re in a situation where you can’t pay child support, you may worry that the other parent will be able to withhold custody or have the custody orders changed to take your child away from...
You love your children, and you’ve done as much as you can to make sure you are supporting them financially, emotionally and in any other ways they need. Unfortunately, with reduced hours at work and expenses increasing, you’ve found that the monthly child support...
A military servicemember receives housing benefits that reduce their cost of living. Good benefits and higher pay for those with families can make a military career a great option for young adults. A military career can make life more financially stable for a young...
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...