Divorce

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...