Divorce is an inconvenient experience no matter when it occurs. Regardless of the length of the marriage or the personal circumstances of the spouses, divorce can have major implications for people's finances and their emotional health. Some people feel blindsided...
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Protecting children from abuse in a shared custody scenario
Most parents who break up or divorce in Washington share custody with one another. They then have to find a way to share parental rights and responsibilities, including time with the children and authority to make decisions on their behalf. Some families set their own...
Summer vacations and custody: What to know
Summer vacations are a great way for parents and kids to spend some quality time together and create great memories. However, trips with the kids can be hard to arrange when you’re sharing custody and parenting time with your ex-spouse. Here are some tips to make the...
Can you still be co-owners of a family business after divorce?
When couples own a family business, they are often co-owners. Both spouses may have their own individual roles within the business, but they work together. For instance, a couple may own a restaurant where one spouse is the head chef and the other spouse handles the...
Keeping kids’ stress levels low during parents’ divorce
Divorce can be a challenging time for children of all ages. This can be especially true for kids who may not fully understand the situation or have the emotional tools to cope with the changes it inspires. It’s important for parents to actively work towards minimizing...
Addressing one’s marital home during divorce
During a divorce in Washington State, a litigated property division process follows the principle of equitable distribution. This means that courts aim to divide marital assets and debts fairly and justly, though not necessarily equally. Washington is a community...
How divorce can create narcissists
When people are going through divorce, they often claim that their spouse is a narcissist. They feel like their spouse only thinks about themselves and doesn’t care about anyone else. They may even say that this attitude is the reason for the divorce. This certainly...
What is collaborative divorce?
Collaborative divorce is a radical shift from traditional divorce proceedings. It's designed to minimize conflict and facilitate a mutually beneficial agreement between separating spouses. This is a more amicable and less adversarial approach to ending a marriage. In...
Getting married young increases divorce odds
Many different things can increase the odds of divorce for a couple. If one person has an occupation that causes them to travel a lot, for example, that can put some stress on the marriage. This is one of the reasons that military couples often get divorced because...
Is marriage counseling worth trying before filing for divorce?
Most people don't rush into divorce. Instead, they contemplate every alternative option before deciding to end a marriage. Even in cases involving infidelity and abuse, they may hope to work through the issue and repair the marital relationship. Marital counseling or...