Mediation is known to help couples agree on many of the issues they face when divorcing. For example, it can help them reach a fair property distribution agreement without going through litigation. Mediation can also be an effective way to settle other divorce issues,...
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Can those in high-conflict divorces still attempt mediation?
Divorce litigation can be a very stressful process with no certain outcome guaranteed, which can make parents and those with valuable assets (understandably) very nervous. A judge's interpretation of state law and perspective of a family's circumstances will have an...
Why self-care is important during divorce
The divorce process tends to be extraordinarily stressful. Regardless of whether your personal divorce process is likely to be amicable or contentious, you are facing so much change and so many pressures that the stressful nature of your situation is almost certainly...
3 forms of financial misconduct that could be dissipation
Obtaining a fair outcome during the property division process is often one of the primary goals people set during divorce proceedings. However, there are some people who will go to extremes to punish their spouse financially for perceived failings during the marriage...
Can one spouse prevent the courts from granting a divorce?
For many couples, marriage is more about commitment than it is about passion. It is unfortunately common for one spouse to feel more committed to the relationship than the other. It is also possible for one person to view the marriages and means of continuing to...
What is financial infidelity?
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...
Preparing your teenager for your divorce
Divorce can be a complicated subject to talk about with just about anyone. It may be more difficult to talk about your divorce with your teenager. They’re going through a lot of hormonal changes and experiencing a lot of new emotions. As their parent, you may fear...
3 ways military service puts pressure on marital relationships
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...
What you need to know about custody modification in Washington
Court-issued custody orders are legally enforceable but not cast in stone. They can be modified if there has been a significant change in circumstances since they went into effect. However, Washington courts are not quick to modify a child custody order, as it can...
Choosing harmony: The benefits of an uncontested divorce
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...

