For military couples, divorce may bring about a unique set of challenges. The life you've built together – through deployments, relocations and the daily sacrifices of military service – is changing, and with that change comes a host of practical concerns. For...
Divorce can bring big changes to your vision of the future. Unfortunately, these changes may also involve your retirement. What should you know about how the court divides retirement accounts, pensions and other benefits in a Washington divorce? What happens to your...
It is typical for parents to have disputes over child custody matters, especially if they have contradicting opinions on how to raise their children. There are legal options to address high-conflict divorces and child custody scenarios. Still, these situations can go...
People who are going through a divorce likely don’t want to have to continue communicating with their ex when the divorce is finalized, but communication is likely going to remain necessary if they share children. Partially due to how uncomfortable it can be to...
When parents of minor children decide to divorce, they need to address many family issues. They either negotiate with each other or litigate in family court. Custody matters are often very emotional, which can derail attempts to amicably resolve issues. Parents may...
Divorce can involve various adjustments, affecting your and your family’s life. Emotions can also run high during this period, making the transition stressful and overwhelming. You and your former spouse may need to brace yourselves when tackling issues that can...
Going through a child custody battle can be especially challenging if you have a mental illness – one in five Americans live with one form or another. If a parent struggles, how will this affect the child and the custody arrangement? In Washington, like in most...
The benefits available through military service can significantly increase the value of base compensation. Pension benefits, military healthcare coverage (Tricare) and even housing benefits can help ensure that servicemembers and their families can maintain a basic...
In Washington, non-custodial parents have a legal obligation to pay child support. These critical financial contributions help meet the child’s needs, such as education, health care and basic necessities. When these obligations aren't met, a common question arises:...
Co-parenting after a divorce or breakup is an ongoing challenge. Parents may struggle to regulate their emotions when dealing with one another and may have a hard time adjusting to only seeing their children part of the time. Those issues may become significantly...
