Divorce

You were already considering ending your marriage when your spouse was still in the United States. However, they are a member of the U.S. military and were recently deployed. After their deployment, you realized you definitely wanted to file for divorce. That said,...

Divorce can involve mutual agreements and uncontested court filings or litigation. Some spouses have agreements already on record that make it very easy for them to pursue uncontested divorces. Others have to settle their disagreements after one spouse files for...

There are many laws governing marriage and divorce in Washington. People thinking about ending their marriages often have limited information about the process. What they do know may come from friends, family members or even popular media. However, that information...

In theory, marriage is a commitment that is meant to last for life. In practice, quite a few couples call it quits while both spouses are still alive. Divorce is sometimes the result of many years of frustrating marital struggles. Other times, it may seem to come out...

A relationship can break down in a number of ways. Some marriages fail because of infidelity, and some couples simply grow apart. Today, many married couples are feeling the pinch, and money can be a stress point. In fact, financial disagreements are currently one of...

Many couples have such intense emotional reactions to divorce that litigation is the only solution. They rely on a judge to settle their disputes because their perspectives on the marriage do not align. Neither can agree with the other about what is fair regarding...

When your spouse files a divorce petition and serves you the papers, you do need to respond. If you don’t, they can get a default divorce without you, but responding keeps you involved in this legal process. You will be notified of court hearings where issues like...

People preparing for divorce want to protect themselves throughout the process. Many people focus on obtaining a fair financial outcome. The resources they retain after the divorce help lay the foundation for their future financial stability. As people start...

Many people have medical, credit card and student debt. Debt can severely impact families. Not only can large amounts of debt limit opportunities for families but it could also lead to marital friction.  There are several ways that debt may harm a marriage and cause a...

You may not have expected your spouse to ask for a divorce when they said they needed to talk to you. Or you may have expected the conversation, perhaps your marriage has had some issues, but you were not ready for it. Regardless of the situation, you should watch...