Tacoma Family Law Blog
Where should I file for divorce if I’m in the military?
A great part of life in a military family is moving around a lot. You may not even have a place that you really feel like you can call home if you have moved quite a bit. Despite this, when you go to file for a divorce, you will need to make sure that you do it in the...
Dividing retirement accounts during divorce
Working for many years has enabled you to stash away quite a bit in your retirement account. You and your spouse have sacrificed over the years to have this sizeable nest egg leading into your retirement years. However, now that the two of you are looking at...
Reasons married couples compose postnuptial agreements
Many married Tacoma couples do not like the notion that their unions are not going to be permanent, but it is very possible to not see a divorce coming, which is why it helps to have a prenuptial agreement on hand that addresses issues that might come up in a divorce....
How does property division work in Washington?
If you are filing for divorce, you are probably wondering what will happen to your property and money. How much you get to keep and what your spouse is entitled to is largely determined by Washington law. Washington has it's own set of community property laws, meaning...
How to survive financially after divorce
When a marriage ends, financial matters become a major concern for many single parents. The costs of managing a household alone can seem overwhelming, especially if you stay at home with young children and have been out of the workforce of a while. Fortunately,...
What is marital property?
During a divorce one of the most tedious processes is dividing property. It is essential for the court to first label or characterize property, discovering what assets constitute community property and what assets constitute separate property. Since Washington is a...
Tips for creating a successful parenting plan after divorce
As the children become accustomed to the idea of divorce and no longer living with both parents in Washington, it is important that both parties involved are committed to creating a parenting plan that supports and encourages the children. During a divorce, it is easy...
What are the residency requirements for filing for divorce?
Divorce laws are decided on a state by state basis. What is true in one state may not be in another. This includes family law issues, such as divorce. So, if you are new to Washington state and you want to file for a divorce, then you need to learn about residency...
How do you successfully explain divorce to children?
When couples in Washington decide to end a marriage and there are children involved, the situation is complicated financially, physically and emotionally. It is hard enough on young kids to understand that they will no longer live with both parents and kids can easily...
What becomes of a parent’s custody upon notice of deployment?
As a single military parent, the thought of deployment can weigh heavier on you than it might on service members who do not have children or who have partners who can help raise their children when on active duty. In addition to having to worry about who will care for...
