Divorce is never easy, especially when it involves the intricate disentanglement of assets accumulated over decades together. Long-term marriages often come with substantial wealth, making dividing assets a complex and emotionally charged process. Understanding the...
Currently, all 50 states allow some form of no-fault divorce. However, a recent CNN article discussed the efforts of some high-level politicians to strip couples of their right to no-fault divorces. In fact, current House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Louisiana Republican...
When you’re going through a divorce, you only want what’s fair, but dividing the marital assets is often easier said than done, especially when there are a lot of them. Even though you and your spouse are expected to be transparent about your assets during the...
Your spouse may recklessly or intentionally waste or deplete marital assets without your knowledge or consent in light of the impending divorce. This is known as the dissipation or wastage of marital property that you are legally entitled to your rightful share. The...
Moving with children after a divorce can become a very complicated endeavor. This isn’t to say that it’s impossible. But it’s important to carefully look into all of your legal obligations and make sure you take the right steps first. After all, you likely have a...
College tuition is often the single biggest financial investment parents will make for their children's future. It can add up to years of basic cost-of-living expenses for the children and the family. A single year's tuition at certain institutions may be more than...
Most people preparing for divorce in Washington disagree with their spouses about at least a few property matters. Some people argue over who should stay in the marital home. Others may disagree about how to share credit card debt. The more marital property people...
There are few scenarios that are more difficult to navigate than those involving an impasse between two parents who simply cannot agree on a meaningful life choice that will affect their child to any great degree. How does “a tie” like this get broken when there is no...
When a divorce happens, the court will generally award each party their own separate property and divide the marital property between them. Since Washington is a community property state, it’s presumed that everything acquired after the marriage began belongs to a...
Many families like to take an international break from time to time. It could be to see the sights and experience a new culture. Or it could be to see relatives and allow the kids to learn more about their own heritage. There is no reason this should change when you...
