Divorce

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...

Divorces with significant assets can be complicated. In Everett, high-asset cases often focus on how property and businesses are valued rather than who keeps them. Certain types of assets tend to cause the most disputes. Knowing where conflicts usually arise can help...

Some people call January “Divorce Month.” Typically, there tends to be a slight spike in divorce cases at the start of the new year. There is usually a decline in these cases throughout the fall, such as in November and December, followed by the rise in January. Why...

Dividing property in a high asset military divorce means you have to follow both state and federal rules. Understanding how retirement pay, property, investments and allowances factor into the division can help you see what financial outcomes are likely. How does...

If you and your spouse are going through a divorce, you will need to split up your marital assets. This is often a financial process that can lead to conflicts between couples when they disagree about how assets should be classified or divided. However, you may even...

Divorce is already an emotional experience. However, it doesn’t need to be an expensive, drawn-out court battle.  That’s why many couples are looking for alternatives to traditional litigation. One such option is the collaborative divorce. It can minimize conflict,...

Dividing property during divorce requires full financial transparency. However, not everyone follows the rules. Sometimes, one spouse attempts to conceal assets to avoid sharing them.  If you suspect hidden assets, knowing what to look for can protect your financial...

Ending a marriage is never easy, and the thought of a long court fight can make the process even harder. Many people imagine divorce as endless hearings and stressful confrontations. The truth is, there are alternatives that can save you time, reduce tension and give...

Going through a divorce in Washington can be difficult. Aside from the emotional turmoil, you must also confront asset division. This process can be complicated, especially if you own intellectual property (IP). If you are an IP owner, understanding the state’s...

After being married for decades, divorce seems unlikely. While the overall divorce trend is going down, among couples in their 50s and 60s, there’s been an increase over the past decade. It’s become such a trend that it even has its own name - gray divorce. And...