Financial support after divorce can provide a critical safety net to help financially disadvantaged spouses make the transition out of divorce. These payments can be temporary or permanent depending on factors like the length of your marriage. That said, there are a...
Summer is right around the corner. If this is your first summer as a parent sharing custody of your child, now can be a good time to start some planning. Get your schedules straight Depending on the details of your parenting time agreement, summer months could look...
Ending a marriage is difficult, particularly if you have significant assets or your split is bitter. Under these circumstances, getting answers and agreements yourselves can be all but impossible. Fortunately, experts can provide critical insights and information on...
After a divorce, you might have a whole new outlook on your future. For some people, that new outlook means relocating to find new jobs, support systems or experiences. However, complications and obstacles can arise if you share child custody. Under these...
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....
Children can complicate any divorce, even if those "children" have fur, feathers or four legs. Like kids, pets can introduce conflicts and force people to make difficult decisions when spouses divorce. However, too many people either oversimplify pet-related issues or...
A divorce can be incredibly draining, especially if you are a parent and your ex is not making things easier. For instance, you could be worried about the lengths your ex might go to to try and "win" when it comes to parenting time. They might even try and turn your...
Picking up or dropping off your child for custody exchanges can be incredibly difficult after you and their other parent split up. While this will get easier with time, there are some things you can do in the short term to make exchanges less upsetting for you and...
Protecting your military pension can be a top concern if you are a servicemember divorcing or already divorced in Washington. Many military members wonder: Can my ex-spouse claim a part of this pension after divorce? Federal laws do not entitle former spouses to a...
Divorce is hard enough when everyone is truthful; adding lies to the equation only makes it worse. Unfortunately, people might feel inclined to lie to look better, protect their future or punish their ex. But whatever the motivation may be, telling a lie, including...
