Divorce

Washington State is a community property state, meaning that marital property is divided equally between spouses in the event of a divorce or separation.  To understand Washington's property division laws, it is essential to have a basic understanding of what...

Marriage vows are a promise to be faithful to a spouse and responsible toward them even when they are sick or face other major challenges. Typically, people expect lasting romantic and sexual faithfulness when committing to marriage. Unfortunately, not every person...

One of the advantages of using mediation to settle a divorce is that it helps keeps things private. You don’t have as many documents filed with the court or testimony that could potentially be accessed and made public or used by business competitors. If you’re a...

People who are going through a divorce face a lot of major life changes. Some of these are positive, but others might be a bit more difficult to cope with.  Whether your divorce is mutually agreeable or contentious, you should prepare yourself for these effects. By...

Some people join the military and only serve for the minimum amount of time necessary. Others make their service a lifelong profession. Servicemembers and their dependent family members have access to robust benefits programs, including medical insurance and pension...

During a divorce, there are numerous issues to settle. For parents, their top priority is usually settling matters related to child custody. After that, property division comes into play.  In Washington, property acquired during the course of the marriage is typically...

Prenuptial agreements are relatively simple, an easy way to make financial decisions before divorce. This can often be a lot less contentious. If you and your spouse are actively involved in a divorce, you may worry that you will argue and fight over every cent. But...

If you’re planning to divorce and you and your spouse have significant assets, including businesses, real estate, stocks, art and other property, you should rightly be concerned about the tax implications of these assets as you determine which ones to seek. In...

These days, pretty much everyone has a social media profile – and it’s fun. We love to touch base with friends, families and, at times, our frenemies. However, if you are currently dealing with any legal matter, such as a divorce, then you need to understand that your...

If you or your spouse bought your house before you got married, then you may be able to retain it through a divorce as a separate asset. But most couples buy homes together, and they tend to do it after they’ve officially been married. This makes it a marital asset....