October, 2023 | Lutz & Associates, P.S.

Will parents divide a 529 plan during a Washington divorce?

On Behalf of Lutz & Associates, P.S. | Oct 31, 2023 | Property Division

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...

Is deferred compensation at risk during a Washington divorce?

On Behalf of Lutz & Associates, P.S. | Oct 24, 2023 | Property Division

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...

Navigating a dispute about your child’s medical care

On Behalf of Lutz & Associates, P.S. | Oct 20, 2023 | Child Custody

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...

What do Washington homeowners need to know before divorcing?

On Behalf of Lutz & Associates, P.S. | Oct 12, 2023 | Property Division

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...

How to fly with your kids after a divorce

On Behalf of Lutz & Associates, P.S. | Oct 3, 2023 | Child Custody

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...

Deciding where to file a military divorce if you move frequently

On Behalf of Lutz & Associates, P.S. | Oct 2, 2023 | Military Divorce

If you or your spouse is stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord or another Washington military base or installation, you have the option of filing for divorce in this state. If you have legal residency in another state, as many military families do, you can also choose...