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Your children are adults and out of the house, and now it's just you and your spouse. And, after spending decades together, you may be realizing that you no longer have anything in common, and you seem to be stuck in an unsatisfactory marriage. You're not alone....
Creating a parenting plan is one of the most important steps in a divorce or separation. However, even the most detailed plans can face challenges as life changes. For example, when parents cannot reach an agreement, they often end up in court. Here are three common...
Gray divorces – those that involve couples in their 50s or older – come with a unique set of concerns. When a marriage ends after 20, 30 or even 40 years, the question of spousal maintenance (or “alimony”) becomes increasingly important to both sides. In Washington,...
Divorce after years of military service can raise tricky questions about retirement benefits. You might wonder how these payments are divided. The USFSPA, sets a federal framework that lets state courts treat military retired pay as marital property. In Washington,...
Military life creates special challenges that become even harder during divorce. When one parent serves in the military, moving frequently and deploying overseas can make regular custody plans difficult. With careful planning, kids can stay close to both parents, even...
Dividing assets in divorce should not be a guessing game. Neutral forensic accountants dig into bank records, business books and investments to show the real financial picture in plain language. Their work clarifies the details so Washington courts and lawyers can...
Professional support is typically necessary during divorce proceedings. Individuals need a lawyer to educate them about the law and help them achieve their goals during divorce. In many cases, divorcing spouses also require the assistance of other outside...
As of 2026, there are nine states in the nation that follow community property laws, this includes Washington. Under this property division principle, all marital assets and debts acquired by either spouse are to be divided equally in a divorce. To help explore this...
On Jan. 1 of this year, multiple changes to Washington law related to child support took effect. The changes pertain to how child support is calculated under the state’s family code. The changes were made to better reflect both the rise in incomes and the cost of...
Parenting plans reflect what worked for your family at a specific point in time. As your child grows, schedules shift, school demands increase and family circumstances change. An arrangement that once felt workable may no longer support your child’s needs. Washington...
