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...
Marital differences could push couples to the brink of separation. For some, divorce could be their best option to start anew. However, some couples would prefer to keep their marriage while living separately. In Washington, couples experiencing marital conflicts...
Divorce is one of life's most challenging events, especially when it means stepping into the world of financial independence. If you left your career during your marriage to support your family or home, the thought of financially supporting yourself post-divorce in...
Divorce is never easy for any couple going through separation. Even for a family with no children, the divorce process could remain overwhelming as they shift focus to property division. An equitable asset distribution is crucial to prevent disputes and lead to a more...
In community property states like Washington, the law views most property acquired during a marriage as belonging jointly to both spouses. Community property rules aim to divide marital assets equally between spouses in a divorce. Splitting a retirement account is not...
Divorce is a time of significant change, and one of the most poignant symbols of that change is the family home. It's not just a building. It’s the place where you have built memories, found comfort and invested both effort and money to make a home. Understanding what...
The older couples are when they begin preparing for divorce, the greater the potential impact of that process can have on their financial stability in their golden years. It is quite common for people to remain in unhealthy marriages because they fear the financial...
