Washington couples don't have to go to court to finalize their child custody agreements and parenting plans. In fact, most can be completed outside of court once both parents see eye to eye. All that's required is for a family court judge to approve of the agreement...
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It’s a must to set divorce mediation goals
As you learn more about the divorce process, you may reach a point when you realize that things are about to get tricky. With this in mind, you need to prepare for anything and everything that could come your way. If you're moving forward with divorce mediation, don't...
What does the divorce mediation process entail?
As you move closer to divorce, there could come a point when you realize that mediation is the best way to make your way to the finish line. As long as the other individual is willing to give mediation a try, you will find yourself in position to use this process to...
Mediation can reduce the amount you spend on divorce
You don't want to spend all your hard-earned savings on your divorce. You know you and your ex can work together to come up with a solution to anything that needs to be worked out. You want to save your money and end your divorce in a peaceful way. Your ex is on the...
A parenting agreement can help with child custody concerns
If you and your spouse decide to divorce, you know that this could have an impact on many parts of your life. This includes the way you raise your child. Before we go any further, it's important to always remember that you need to do whatever is in the best interest...
Divorce mediation and complex assets
When a couple who has not been married very long and does not have many assets, liabilities or children chooses to divorce, the process is relatively straightforward. However, for couples who have been together for some time and especially for those who have...
Military service doesn’t mean you can’t have custody of a child
There are many challenges associated with military life. One of the impacts that some people might not think about right away is how being in the service can affect child custody. Gone are the days when military service meant that a person couldn't have custody of...
Yes, you can have a simple divorce
We've all heard the horror stories of devastating divorces, or possibly witnessed our own family and friends go through them. However, the truth of the matter is that divorce does not have to be mean or messy, or even particularly time-consuming. If you and your...
Divorce mediation ensures military divorce stays fair
When one or both spouses in a divorce also serve in the military, the situation can go from complicated to adversarial quickly. Furthermore, the time commitment innately involved in serving our country make it all the more difficult to properly participate in the...