Until you learn more about divorce mediation, you may assume that it'll never work for you. However, even if you're not getting along with your soon-to-be ex-spouse, there is a very good chance that you can resolve all your differences in mediation. The key to success...
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How a high asset divorce can affect child custody
If you consider yourself to be in a high income or high asset household, going through the process of a divorce in Washington can be especially stressful. A high asset divorce generally means that there is a higher likelihood that you will deal with conflicts with...
You want a prenuptial agreement, but asking is a different story
When you decide to marry that special someone, you're looking forward to spending the rest of your life together. Even so, there's something deep down inside telling you that a divorce is a possibility. Since it's in your best interest to protect yourself, asking for...
Seeking a fair custody arrangement
Choosing to divorce is rarely easy, especially when there are children involved. For many couples divorcing in the Everett area, military service also plays a large part in the divorce, which can complicate child custody issues even further. If you are unfamiliar with...
The complex reality of sharing custody with your former spouse
Most people initiate divorce proceedings because they are unhappy in their marriage or experiencing serious issues with their spouse. In situations where the couple has children together, however, divorce will not be the end of the relationship. Instead, it will serve...
Protect time with your child after divorce
Parents who divorce often struggle to adapt to a completely different schedule of spending time with their child, once the court approves their custody arrangement or issues one of its own. While those who already have significant conflicts around custody may expect a...
What are the advantages of mediating my divorce?
Thinking about the difficult emotions -- the feelings of guilt, anger and sadness -- associated with a divorce is enough to make many couples delay the process for years. There are also the financial and legal complexities of asset division and child custody decisions...
Unique concerns for divorcing military parents in Washington
Obtaining a divorce in Washington is complicated and often emotional for the people involved. It becomes even more complex when one or both of the spouses has a military career. There are many concerns that military families have that the average family in Washington...
How Washington community property laws impact debt division
Careful planning can reduce the financial stress related to divorce. For many people, divorce can be a source of improved financial health. This is particularly true for people who have a spouse who shops compulsively or simply cannot save money. Your divorce can be...
Ways your military divorce might differ from a civilian divorce
Divorce is generally difficult for most couples due to the high level of emotions involved combined with the need to make life-altering decisions. For example, you and your spouse will have to decide if one of you will keep the house in Everett or sell it and divide...