Military couples, like any other couples, may face unique challenges in their relationships that can lead to divorce, including potential issues like getting married too young, experiencing infidelity, having different financial perspectives, etc. But it’s also worth...
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Find out what kind of child custody works for you
If you’re going through a divorce and have children to think about, then you will eventually have a child custody agreement or order. Child custody determines each parent’s physical and legal custody. Physical custody is a parent's responsibility to maintain their...
How to handle your first Christmas as divorced parents
It’s almost Christmas. Even if you and your kids love this time of year, it’s not without its challenges, and those can be exacerbated if you have recently divorced. The first Christmas after divorce can be tough for children, parents and their wider family. It...
Getting ahead of your divorce financially
The relationship between you and your spouse has run its course and divorce is on the horizon. While this can be challenging and signals the end of one chapter in your life, it also has the potential to be the beginning of a new and exciting chapter. Being prepared...
3 ways a family business can complicate divorce proceedings
Running a family business can be beneficial for everyone in a household. If spouses start the business together, their shared responsibility to the organization can be another source of spousal bonding. Both adults in a family could potentially work at the family...
Why some people choose mediation over litigation
Divorce has a reputation for being a very difficult and lengthy process. Couples can turn every minor decision into grounds for a fight and may demand that the courts settle most of their major disputes because they cannot agree with each other. Litigated divorces can...
How can a child specialist help in your collaborative divorce?
Collaborative divorce is widely preferred over litigated divorce by many couples who are ending their marriage and who can potentially work through their divorce-related differences without judicial intervention. Couples with minor children often choose this type of...
Legal separation vs. divorce in Washington State
If you have decided your relationship is no longer working, you may consider legal separation. However, moving forward with a divorce is the next step if you cannot work things out while separated. However, do you understand the difference between legal separation...
Do stepparents have custody rights in a Washington divorce?
Stepparents in Washington state can spend years living with and providing for a child. They may feel like they fill the same role that any other parent would, and they may value their relationship with their stepchild as much as they value their marriage or even more...
Is your spouse hiding assets from you?
You and your spouse have decided to get divorced. While this hasn’t been an easy decision, it feels right for the family. You aim to make divorce proceedings as amicable as possible, and you hoped your spouse would be on the same page. A key part of divorce...