Tacoma Family Law Blog

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...