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Going through a divorce or separation is an emotionally charged situation. When minor children are involved, the stakes get even higher as custody and parenting time arrangements are negotiated. In the heat of these legal battles, a family home can become caught in...
When parents get divorced and become co-parents, they often have to find new ways to communicate and work together. They still want to put their children first. But they’re doing this in new ways, as physical and legal custody have both been divided. Often, disputes...
Addressing economic issues is one of the most pressing concerns in any Washington divorce. Spouses have to find a way to divide their marital property at the end of a marriage. They also need to address the financial needs of any children they share. In some cases,...
Washington's marital property laws can make dividing assets during a divorce complex, especially when a business is involved. How the court deals with your company may depend on when you founded it and how or if marital funds were involved. If you're concerned about...
Even after divorce, some parents will take summer trips together. They want to provide stability for their children, and they may be on amicable terms. Taking a trip together allows the children to experience the vacation with both parents, rather than just one. For...
Emotional issues often dominate discussions of divorce, although people also need to address many practical issues as well. Certain elements of divorce straddle the line between personal and practical concerns. For example, what happens with a pet when married couples...
When parents divorce, the courts often prefer that parents work together to continue raising their children. Parents who have joint custody will make many major decisions for their child’s upbringing and custody arrangements. This often means parents will live in...
Property division matters are often a source of anxiety and uncertainty for those preparing for divorce. Unless they already have clear arrangements with their spouses, they may be unsure of what may happen with marital resources and marital debts during a divorce. In...
Traditionally, divorce was frowned upon and it was viewed as a last resort. It used to be that one spouse had to show that the other was at fault before a divorce could be granted. For example, there may have been abuse or infidelity in the marriage. Fault-based...
Prior to your marriage, you likely felt relatively free to live wherever you wanted. Even after getting married, you and your spouse could make any living decisions you wanted. You could move to other cities or other states at any time. But this can change after you...