Divorce

If you are a member of the military and you and your spouse have discussed divorce, it is important to consider the intersection between the two. There are some significant ways that being a military member can actually affect how a divorce plays out, along with the...

You are going through a divorce in Washington, but you and your spouse own a vacation home in Arizona or a rental property in California. This situation raises an important question: how will Washington courts handle assets located outside the state? Understanding how...

Going through a divorce is never easy. The emotional toll, combined with legal complexities, can make an already difficult situation feel overwhelming. However, there's an alternative approach that many couples are finding beneficial: collaborative divorce. If you're...

Your children are adults and out of the house, and now it's just you and your spouse. And, after spending decades together, you may be realizing that you no longer have anything in common, and you seem to be stuck in an unsatisfactory marriage. You're not alone....

Gray divorces – those that involve couples in their 50s or older – come with a unique set of concerns. When a marriage ends after 20, 30 or even 40 years, the question of spousal maintenance (or “alimony”) becomes increasingly important to both sides. In Washington,...

Divorce after years of military service can raise tricky questions about retirement benefits. You might wonder how these payments are divided. The USFSPA, sets a federal framework that lets state courts treat military retired pay as marital property. In Washington,...

Dividing assets in divorce should not be a guessing game. Neutral forensic accountants dig into bank records, business books and investments to show the real financial picture in plain language. Their work clarifies the details so Washington courts and lawyers can...

Professional support is typically necessary during divorce proceedings. Individuals need a lawyer to educate them about the law and help them achieve their goals during divorce. In many cases, divorcing spouses also require the assistance of other outside...

As of 2026, there are nine states in the nation that follow community property laws, this includes Washington. Under this property division principle, all marital assets and debts acquired by either spouse are to be divided equally in a divorce. To help explore this...

A divorce order reflects a specific point in time. As months or years pass, your finances, work demands or parenting routine may no longer match what the court approved. When that gap becomes harder to manage, you may consider whether Washington law permits a court to...