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...
Divorce
Why is a military divorce more likely?
There’s a higher chance that a couple will get divorced if one of them is in the military. This is just a career path that experiences high-divorce odds every year. That certainly doesn’t mean that a military marriage will inevitably end in divorce or anything of this...
Understanding Washington’s property division laws
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...
Will the family courts dole out justice to cheating spouses?
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...
Can you get a confidentiality agreement for your divorce?
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...
3 inevitable changes that come with divorce
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...
Will you have to divide a military pension when you divorce?
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...
2 signs of hidden assets in a divorce
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...
3 reasons a prenup may not stand
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...
What you should know about capital gains tax and asset division
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...