If a child in Washington doesn't have a stable home life, they might be able to live with someone else without going through the foster care system. A judge could award third-party custody to their grandparents, godparents, adult siblings or neighbor. However, this...
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What factors limit Washington child visitation rights?
If you live in Washington, there are a few factors that limit child visitation rights if you aren't granted full custody of your child. The limitations of visitation rights include long-term willful abandonment, abuse of the child, a history of domestic violence, or...
How do you decide between mediation or litigation for a divorce?
Divorces fall primarily into one of two categories. Either you go through an uncontested divorce where you and your spouse agree on everything before involving the courts or you have a contested divorce, where you litigate the major issues and have the courts...
Divorcing after 50 comes with financial consequences
Older residents in Washington who might be thinking about a divorce need to also consider the financial implications. With retirement age much closer, older adults should carefully plan for their finances before the divorce is final. Protecting retirement goals When...
What happens when spouses can’t agree about their divorce
Washington couples facing divorce already have a lot on their shoulders. When spouses cannot agree on the terms of their divorce, the stress can multiply. It can also have ill effects on the divorce, including prolonging it and adding extra court and lawyer expenses....
4 ways you can tell your children are too involved in your divorce
When you’re going through a divorce and have children, there is a good chance that they’ll overhear an argument or have their own opinions about what’s happening. That being said, there are some times when you may notice that they seem to know too much or are a little...
Dividing retirement assets in a divorce
Divorce can bring a number of challenges, many of them requiring intense focus until the agreement is signed. However, there is one item that tends to go under the radar of most people: retirement accounts. This is especially true for older individuals in Washington...
Letting yourself grieve during a divorce
Divorce is often an emotional moment for most divorcees in Washington. However, some people are afraid to show that they are hurting. Thus, it ends in battles and arguments that are destructive with their ex-spouses. Apart from rage and wrangling, divorces also...
Does it matter who files for divorce first?
Some spouses in Washington are unhappy in their marriage but hesitant to file for divorce because they are unaware of how to proceed. However, some benefits come with being the first to file the divorce. Here are some benefits. Control and timing If you are the first...
The most common reasons for divorce
If you are feeling unhappy in your marriage, you may have spent months or even years simply hoping that things would get better over time. However, if things have not improved, it's likely that the prospect of divorce has crossed your mind. Some unhappy spouses...

