Everett Family Law Blog

Being pregnant should be a joyful and exciting time, but if you are dealing with problems in your marriage, you may be stressed and fearful about the future of your family. Before taking action to file for divorce, you should evaluate the ways this could both help and hinder your situation.

Choosing whether to file for a divorce is a decision only you can make. If the relationship that you are in is abusive or makes you fearful, you should always take the appropriate steps to ensure the safety of yourself and your unborn child. If you are concerned about the financial and custodial implications of a divorce while pregnant, you should make the following considerations before filing for divorce.

When Washington parents file for divorce, it is common to encounter challenges regarding family issues, such as where the children will live and how their financial needs will be met in the future. No two custody and parenting situations are exactly the same. The good thing is that co-parents may tailor their agreements to fit their own circumstances and ultimate post-divorce goals.

Problems often arise during summer months because many co-parents neglect to incorporate specific terms and instructions for the eight or so weeks when their children are on vacation from school. It is quite common for both co-parents to work full-time outside their homes, which can make it tricky to devise a plan that fits in with both work schedules while providing for the daily supervision needs of the children involved. There are several things parents can do to avoid summer stress in a co-parenting situation.

There are two major financial concerns in divorce. The first obviously is the requirement to split the majority of your assets with your ex. That can substantially diminish your personal holdings. The second financial issue relates to the cost of the divorce itself.

The longer and more drawn-out the divorce battle becomes, the more money you and your ex will have to invest to pay for court fees and the time of your Everett attorneys. If both you and your ex would prefer to minimize the cost of your divorce and reduce the financial consequences of ending your marriage, filing for an uncontested divorce is surely the best solution.

Washington readers who enjoy following news of their favorite Hollywood stars may be quite familiar with a contentious battle that has been ongoing between Rob Kardashian and the mother of his 2-year-old daughter. The toddler's mom, Blac Chyna, had been receiving $20,000 per month in child support to provide for her daughter's needs. The former couple's custody and parenting case has finally been resolved, and Kardashian is reportedly quite happy with the outcome. 

The judge overseeing the case ruled that Kardashian no longer has to pay child support at all. Instead, the parents will share custody for their daughter 50/50. The parent who has custody at any given time will be obligated to provide for the child's financial needs. Perpetual expenses, such as those pertaining to education or medical care, will be divided evenly between the two parents.