The way that spouses treat each other can lead to a healthy, happy relationship or slowly destroy the dynamic between them. Marriages, like any long-term relationship, require trust and goodwill on the part of both parties. When one spouse lies or demonstrates a lack...
One thing that commonly makes divorces conflict-ridden, longer and more expensive is when one spouse doesn’t want it. What can make things even worse is when that spouse feels like they were blindsided by the divorce. If they believe there was no opportunity to...
Divorce can be a challenging experience for children, but Washington parents can take practical steps to ease their children’s emotional stress. Combining legal guidance with thoughtful parenting strategies helps kids adjust positively during this transition....
It can be difficult for people who divorce to work together to raise children. Most parents can set aside their differences to focus on what might be best for their shared progeny. Some parents simply cannot put their children first. Even after a divorce, they may...
Adultery is one of the most common reasons that people decide to file for divorce. Whether one spouse had a one-night stand or engaged in a protracted extramarital affair with a co-worker, the other spouse is unlikely to feel secure in the relationship after the...
Getting married can feel a lot like starting a new business. You're excited, hopeful and unsure of what lies ahead. But just as your business needs protection, so do marriages. Things change—sometimes in ways we never expect. While nobody walks down the aisle thinking...
Life is full of ups and downs, twists and turns. One day you're cruising along, and the next, everything changes. You get a new job, your child's needs change or your family grows. However, one thing that doesn't automatically adjust to these changes is your child...
Legal separation is a good option for spouses who may want to live apart but are not ready for the finality of divorce. Some may not want to end the marriage due to religious reasons. Others may still have hope for reconciliation, but they need time apart to work...
For parents who travel frequently for work, maintaining a strong and consistent relationship with their children can be challenging. Parenting time schedules must be flexible enough to accommodate travel obligations while ensuring that children receive the care and...
In Washington State, which follows community property laws, all marital assets are typically split equally in the event of a divorce unless a court determines otherwise or spouses mutually agree to a relatively uneven division of their marital property. Before a fair...
