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What are the chances of having 50/50 child custody?

by sushma.m@thomsonreuters.com | Feb 10, 2023 | Child Custody

Parenting time is perhaps the most important matter to resolve when parents split up. In most cases, parents will each have time with their kids, but you may wonder what this will look like. Will you split time 50/50? What the statistics say According to a report...

How have fathers’ rights changed recently?

by sushma.m@thomsonreuters.com | Dec 19, 2022 | Child Custody

As a father going through a divorce, you are probably worried about child custody issues. Fortunately, fathers' rights have become more favorable to men recently. Here is how fathers' rights have changed in the recent past. Previous approaches to child custody...

Legally separating after a long marriage

by sushma.m@thomsonreuters.com | Nov 15, 2022 | Divorce

Ending a long marriage doesn't necessarily require parties to divorce; legal separation can also be an option. This might be something you are considering for several reasons, from religious beliefs to wanting to maintain a good quality of life. If you are interested...

Dealing with debt in a divorce

by sushma.m@thomsonreuters.com | Oct 26, 2022 | Property Division

One of your primary concerns can be dividing your property if you are divorcing. Understandably, people typically want to know what they will keep and what their financial resources will look like when the divorce is final. However, your debts and liabilities will...

Minor guardianships

by sushma.m@thomsonreuters.com | Oct 11, 2022 | Child Custody

In the state of Washington, physical and legal custody of a child usually belongs to the parents. There are cases, however, in which the court must intervene. When there are no competent adults in a child’s life or the child is in a situation where their physical or...

Will I get spousal support after my divorce?

by sushma.m@thomsonreuters.com | Sep 30, 2022 | Spousal Support

Spousal support can be a very attractive option if you are divorcing and are scared about your financial future. Under these circumstances, you may be wondering whether you are in a position to collect it. To answer this question, you will need to answer a few others...