The end of a marriage tends to affect the standard of living for each member of a former couple, as it costs more to maintain two separate households than one shared domicile. Spouses also have to cover divorce expenses, split their assets and negotiate ways to share...
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3 types of infidelity that could lead to a divorce
Many divorces specifically occur because of inappropriate conduct on the part of one spouse. Infidelity or a violation of the trust between spouses is one of the more common reasons that people decide to end marriages. After all, if someone can no longer trust the...
What if you can’t co-parent?
To co-parent, you need to be able to cooperate. For some divorcing couples, the chances of managing this are slim. The friction between them, perhaps exacerbated by a heated divorce process, can leave them unable to consider each other’s opinions or discuss even...
Why mediate a custody dispute?
There are few issues in family law more complex and contested than custody disputes. The reason why these are so complicated is that they center on the best interests of the child, but there is no single definition of what this is. The result of this is that both...
How can people effectively prepare for divorce mediation?
Many divorcing couples in Washington prefer to avoid litigated divorce proceedings. Even those who currently disagree about key family issues might hope to compromise with each other to settle their disagreements amicably. Mediation is one of the most popular tools...
Can a gray divorce drain your retirement funds?
As you head into your 50s, your thoughts start to turn towards your retirement years. You frequently check the balances of your 401(k)s and other investment accounts and understand how much you’ll have saved by the time you exit the workforce. However, all that...
Does Washington allow someone to make up missed parenting time?
The division of parenting time is often the most emotional and contentious element of a Washington divorce. Typically, both parents prefer to have as much time with their children as possible. The courts generally expect that parents should cooperate with one another...
3 benefits of collaborative divorce over litigation
Divorce cases are known for their potential to escalate into lengthy and emotionally taxing trials. However, alternatives to litigation offer spouses the opportunity to resolve their differences amicably and with less stress. One of the alternatives to divorce...
How co-parents can plan ahead to address custody concerns
Parents who divorce or separate in Washington generally have to share parenting time with each other. They also have a degree of parental responsibility in the form of providing for the needs of the child. They may also need to mutually agree on decisions about a...
Excessive time apart can lead to divorce
There are numerous reasons for divorce, some of which are very serious and very obvious. For instance, a person finds out that their spouse is having an affair and files for divorce. They know exactly why the marriage is ending, even if they are technically filing for...

