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When parents end their marriages, they usually share custody. However, not everyone has a straightforward claim to shared custody at the end of a marriage. Some people who have strong relationships with minor children may not technically have legal or biological...

Asset concealment during divorce proceedings represents a serious violation of legal obligations that can result in severe consequences, including contempt of court charges and potential imprisonment. Despite these risks, surveys indicate that nearly one quarter of...

Both spouses have to give their consent for a marriage, and either spouse can revoke their consent at any time. Divorce is often the final step in a long process. Some people end up in cold wars with their spouses. Neither spouse wants to be the party who files the...

The way that spouses treat each other can lead to a healthy, happy relationship or slowly destroy the dynamic between them. Marriages, like any long-term relationship, require trust and goodwill on the part of both parties. When one spouse lies or demonstrates a lack...

One thing that commonly makes divorces conflict-ridden, longer and more expensive is when one spouse doesn’t want it. What can make things even worse is when that spouse feels like they were blindsided by the divorce. If they believe there was no opportunity to...

Divorce can be a challenging experience for children, but Washington parents can take practical steps to ease their children’s emotional stress. Combining legal guidance with thoughtful parenting strategies helps kids adjust positively during this transition....