Divorce litigation can be a very stressful process with no certain outcome guaranteed, which can make parents and those with valuable assets (understandably) very nervous. A judge's interpretation of state law and perspective of a family's circumstances will have an...
Divorce
Why self-care is important during divorce
The divorce process tends to be extraordinarily stressful. Regardless of whether your personal divorce process is likely to be amicable or contentious, you are facing so much change and so many pressures that the stressful nature of your situation is almost certainly...
3 forms of financial misconduct that could be dissipation
Obtaining a fair outcome during the property division process is often one of the primary goals people set during divorce proceedings. However, there are some people who will go to extremes to punish their spouse financially for perceived failings during the marriage...
Can one spouse prevent the courts from granting a divorce?
For many couples, marriage is more about commitment than it is about passion. It is unfortunately common for one spouse to feel more committed to the relationship than the other. It is also possible for one person to view the marriages and means of continuing to...
What is financial infidelity?
Finances and infidelity are certainly two things that can cause divorce. When one partner is engaged in an extramarital affair, there’s often no way for the couple to repair the relationship after it comes to light. Financial pressures such as the stress of not being...
3 ways military service puts pressure on marital relationships
Military servicemembers frequently rely on their careers to provide for spouses and children. Everything from housing to health insurance could be tied to their work. Therefore, military divorces are often very complicated legal matters that require unique custody...
Choosing harmony: The benefits of an uncontested divorce
When many picture a divorce, the conventional image of a courtroom battle often springs to mind. However, many divorcing couples are now looking to avoid the erratic and often problematic court process of a contested divorce, opting for an uncontested divorce. By...
3 ways domestic violence can alter the divorce process
Some people choose to leave a marriage not due to infidelity or growing apart over the years but because of physical violence. Domestic violence may harm one individual or may affect every family member. An individual who is seeking to leave a violent and volatile...
Why setting priorities is key when filing for divorce
Setting clear priorities before filing for divorce is essential for individuals who are hoping to navigate the process effectively and achieve a fair and favorable outcome. As Washington is a community property state, it is especially important for each spouse to...
What are some reasons that older couples get divorced?
For much of the nation, divorce rates are down – except among the “50 and over” crowd. So-called “grey divorces,” which occur between older couples in long-standing marriages, are actually on the rise. If you find yourself contemplating divorce right when you thought...