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Asking for a duel and other ways to sabotage your divorce
The intense emotions that arise during divorce can provoke people to behave in surprisingly self-destructive ways. What may seem like a good idea at the moment could hurt your legal case or even give your ex ammunition to use against you in court. As hard as it may be...
Do stay-at-home spouses receive part of the retirement fund?
Maintaining a healthy and happy family or a clean family home often requires a lot of effort on the part of the members of that family. When one spouse has a particularly difficult or demanding career or if the family's income with both parents working simply doesn't...
Getting sole custody when your spouse is an addict
Being married to an addict can be heartbreaking. On one hand, you understand that addiction is a disease and you have sympathy for your spouse. On the other hand, you ultimately have to practice the art of self-preservation -- especially when you have children. Once...
Gathering the evidence you need to prove domestic violence
If your spouse has become physically violent or threatening toward you or your children, you may reach the conclusion that divorce is the only realistic way you can protect yourself and your kids. However, a divorce that stems from abuse can quickly become more...
Research shows that divorce could be contagious
When you fall in love and decide to get married, you probably imagine that your bond with your spouse is unbreakable. It seems impossible that divorce would be part of your future, to say nothing of the idea that you could wind up divorced because someone else you...
Avoid custody and parenting problems during the holidays
Washington parents typically spend a lot of time negotiating the terms of their co-parenting plans when they decide to divorce. Custody and parenting issues are top priorities. The court always has children's best interests in mind when making decisions regarding...
Washington divorce: Many parents decide to part as friends
In many ways, celebrities are just like other people. They have families and, therefore, family problems as well. Many celebrity marriages end in divorce, just as thousands of other couples in Washington who would rather go their separate ways than stay in unhappy...
Mediation has benefits that could help your case
When you and your spouse decided to get a divorce, you thought that you'd both be kind enough to be able to resolve your differences without help. Unfortunately, there have been a few sticking points that have made it impossible to move forward. In cases like this,...
Litigation alternatives: Is your goal to stay out of a courtroom?
There are many people in Washington and elsewhere who get nervous at the mere thought of stepping inside a courtroom. In situations where a spouse is filing for divorce, this can cause high levels of stress. Those who would rather not go to court to finalize a divorce...
What to do if your spouse asks for a divorce
Maybe you see it coming or maybe you don't. Either way, if your spouse asks for a divorce, it's critical to understand what you should and shouldn't do. When you take the right steps at the right time, you're in better position to avoid mistakes that can complicate...
