Divorce

Community property statutes often leave people anxious about divorce proceedings in Washington. They may worry about the consequences of dividing their most valuable resources. They may also have to share responsibility for major financial obligations. Unless the...

Every divorce is slightly different from the next. Factors including how long the marriage lasted, the health of the spouses and their financial circumstances influence what happens during divorce proceedings. In some cases, the career choices of either spouse can...

Divorce is often a high-conflict process. Even typically calm and rational people may find themselves feeling emotionally overwhelmed during divorce. Their grief about the marriage ending and their anger toward their spouses can lead to irrational behavior and...

It’s very common for married couples to buy pets together. For instance, perhaps you and your spouse got married, purchased a home and bought your first dog. Some couples even see this as a way to test the waters before having children, as caring for a pet gives them...

The marital home can often be a point of contention during divorces. Both spouses may want to stay in the home. They may also disagree about how to divide equity fairly and even when to list the property if they agree that selling is the best option. Some spouses...

Many people press straight ahead with filing for a divorce as soon as they have decided the marriage is over. Some don’t even wait to tell their spouse of their decision. Sometimes, moving quickly is the right course of action. However, sometimes, it can be better to...

People who are going through a divorce will quickly realize that this life change affects every aspect of their lives. This includes what they do on social media websites, at least during the divorce proceedings.  Some individuals may opt to get off social media...

People preparing for divorce generally recognize that they need support. They hire lawyers to represent them during the negotiations or to advocate for them in family court. In some cases, they may work with specialized professionals to help with asset valuation. A...

There are certainly military couples who have a strong relationship and stay married, even though one spouse is employed by the Armed Forces. However, there is also some evidence that military families have relatively high divorce rates and that being in the military...

For years, the divorce process has commonly been viewed as a court process, where litigation takes center stage. However, alternative dispute resolution approaches such as mediation are gaining traction, allowing divorcing couples to decide how to resolve their issues...