Some people end up facing divorce and realizing that one of their main areas of focus is keeping their home. There are many different potential reasons for this. Maybe they think that the housing market is too competitive, so they don’t want to risk not having...

Dividing assets during a divorce can sometimes become complicated. There are assets that make things a bit easier, such as financial accounts. They can just be split between two people. But what do you do with something tangible, like a house? How do you address that...

Starting a business during a marriage gives an individual and/or couple an opportunity to provide a better standard of living for their family and to more effectively control their schedule. It's common for entrepreneurs to devote years of their lives and thousands of...

Dividing assets in a divorce can be complicated and contentious for several reasons. One such reason is valuation disputes. Assigning value to a property is critical to ensuring parties get a just and equitable settlement, but spouses can disagree on what properties...

One of the reasons why dividing property in a divorce can be such a confusing process is that it is not always clear what money or assets are eligible for division. In Washington, we have community property laws, meaning spouses will generally split marital property...

Dividing assets in a divorce can be the hardest part for many people. Not only does this process have a significant financial impact on divorcing spouses, but it can also entail a highly emotional element that complicates matters. For instance, some of the most...

Property division in Washington state involves categorizing your property into two categories: separate and community. You will typically keep any separate property you have and divide the community property between you and your spouse in the event of a divorce....

When a marriage ends, it is not unusual for one or both people to feel angry, betrayed or scared. These and other emotions can drive them to make costly mistakes, like attempting to hide assets to shield them from division in divorce. If you suspect your...

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...