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...
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3 inevitable changes that come with divorce
People who are going through a divorce face a lot of major life changes. Some of these are positive, but others might be a bit more difficult to cope with. Whether your divorce is mutually agreeable or contentious, you should prepare yourself for these effects. By...
Will you have to divide a military pension when you divorce?
Some people join the military and only serve for the minimum amount of time necessary. Others make their service a lifelong profession. Servicemembers and their dependent family members have access to robust benefits programs, including medical insurance and pension...
2 signs of hidden assets in a divorce
During a divorce, there are numerous issues to settle. For parents, their top priority is usually settling matters related to child custody. After that, property division comes into play. In Washington, property acquired during the course of the marriage is typically...
Yes, you need a parenting plan for your teen
When divorcing parents have teens, they too often make the mistake of not giving much thought to their parenting plan. They work out the custody schedule to determine where their child will sleep on which nights and how they’ll divide their time during school breaks....
3 reasons a prenup may not stand
Prenuptial agreements are relatively simple, an easy way to make financial decisions before divorce. This can often be a lot less contentious. If you and your spouse are actively involved in a divorce, you may worry that you will argue and fight over every cent. But...
What you should know about capital gains tax and asset division
If you’re planning to divorce and you and your spouse have significant assets, including businesses, real estate, stocks, art and other property, you should rightly be concerned about the tax implications of these assets as you determine which ones to seek. In...
Can your spouse make you leave the family home?
To say that your marriage has been rocky lately would be a massive understatement. Now, things have come to a head, and a divorce is on the table. Your spouse has suggested (or demanded) that you find somewhere else to live. Can you be forced to leave your own home?...
How to talk to your kids about divorce: 4 tips
The topic of divorce was likely difficult to bring up with your spouse, but it may be even harder to talk to your children about it. You shouldn’t delay talking to them, since, eventually, they’ll learn that you and your spouse are getting a divorce. So, how do you...
Can you get full custody of your child?
Ideally, both parents should be involved in raising the children after the divorce. However, it is not always possible due to various reasons. If you feel your children are not safe when they are with your co-parent, you can seek full or sole custody. When one parent...

