When you have agreed with your former spouse to have joint physical custody over your child, it's important to create a schedule together. As you're creating a custody and parenting schedule in Washington, you should consider the age of your child, the work and school...
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Tax implications post-divorce
Washington couples who are splitting up should remember that the division of assets involves more than just who gets what. The tax implications associated with each financial decision can affect life long after the divorce is final. Understanding tax implications For...
4 things you can do to make your divorce less painful for your kids
When parents divorce, it can destabilize the entire lives of the children. They might have to change school districts, find it entirely new support network and adjust to a split schedule. Many families also have to reduce their overall standard of living when they...
How domestic violence might impact a child custody case
An act of domestic violence can have a significant impact on a Washington child custody case. If you are the one who is facing allegations of abuse, it may result in losing parental rights to your children. Alternatively, if your former partner is the person who put...
Overview of military divorce alternative dispute resolution
Over time, alternative dispute resolution has become more widely used in cases in Washington state and around the country. Moreover, it is being used to aid in resolving issues in divorces involving members of the armed services as well. What is divorce alternative...
Who can apply for third-party custody?
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...
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....

