Divorce

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...

Some couples divorce because they grow apart. Others divorce due to intolerable misbehavior that compromises the relationship. Infidelity can completely destroy the trust and respect necessary for a healthy marital relationship. Those who discover infidelity may no...

You were already considering ending your marriage when your spouse was still in the United States. However, they are a member of the U.S. military and were recently deployed. After their deployment, you realized you definitely wanted to file for divorce. That said,...

Divorce can involve mutual agreements and uncontested court filings or litigation. Some spouses have agreements already on record that make it very easy for them to pursue uncontested divorces. Others have to settle their disagreements after one spouse files for...

There are many laws governing marriage and divorce in Washington. People thinking about ending their marriages often have limited information about the process. What they do know may come from friends, family members or even popular media. However, that information...

In theory, marriage is a commitment that is meant to last for life. In practice, quite a few couples call it quits while both spouses are still alive. Divorce is sometimes the result of many years of frustrating marital struggles. Other times, it may seem to come out...

A relationship can break down in a number of ways. Some marriages fail because of infidelity, and some couples simply grow apart. Today, many married couples are feeling the pinch, and money can be a stress point. In fact, financial disagreements are currently one of...

Many couples have such intense emotional reactions to divorce that litigation is the only solution. They rely on a judge to settle their disputes because their perspectives on the marriage do not align. Neither can agree with the other about what is fair regarding...