Starting January 1, 2021, Washington state will adopt a new law regulating minor guardianship, formerly referred to as nonparental custody. The new law will effectively replace the current nonparent custody law and allow an individual to ask for “legal guardianship”...
Navigating your financial situation is one of the more complex factors involved in divorce. Your finances play a major role in the divorce process and can often be a particularly contentious issue. You may be wondering how certain accounts and assets are handled and...
Divorce has a reputation for being indicative of failure, or the end of things. Divorce is neither of these things. Recognizing the need for a divorce is the first step into a new life, not the death of an old life. There are many things that someone can do to turn a...
Conflict may be common in divorce, but the divorce itself does not have to be a fight. Whether you want to protect your relationship with your children or you simply want a more peaceful process, talking it out through alternative divorce resolution (ADR) may allow...
If you’re getting divorced, you may have difficulty maintaining the lifestyle you kept while married. Losing half – or more – of your household income is a frightening prospect. If you’re not vigilant, you could end up destitute. Spousal support—referred to as...
In many divorces, the one thing spouses agree on is the desire to end their marriage. While this goal may increase tension, it can also ease the process. But what if you find yourself with a spouse who doesn’t want a divorce? Can I still end the marriage? Your spouse...
Determining how to divide your family’s assets and debts may be one of the most challenging parts of your divorce. You and your spouse may have some high-value assets to divide, such as real estate, retirement accounts and investments. However, you may also have...
Sometimes, parents may put off divorce because they want to spare their children from experiencing grief. However, avoiding a divorce does not mean that your household will be free from strife. Conversely, getting a divorce is not always a negative thing in the long...
Divorce is not a decision many people make or take lightly. It is something that two people may come to after unhappiness and discord. If your marriage is ending and you have children, you may feel wary of the divorce process. You have heard horror stories about...
Many people view divorce as a litigious, bitter experience – with two people who used to love each other fighting through the end. That may seem unacceptable to you, even if you want to dissolve your marriage. Fortunately, there are alternatives for couples who want...
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