With the exception of your family home and any business that you might own, your pension or retirement account is probably the biggest asset you share with your spouse. That means that both you and your spouse will target those accounts during a divorce. You can...
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How do you get through a divorce with a narcissist?
You definitely have had enough with your marriage, but you’d like your divorce to be peaceful. After all, it’s clear that you and your spouse simply can’t get along. Since neither of you is happy, a divorce could be a blessing for you both. If your spouse is a...
Your reaction when you find out your spouse wants a divorce
The way that it feels when your spouse asks for a divorce likely just depends on how you felt the marriage was going. If you thought it was going poorly and you were also considering a divorce, you may not feel surprised. You may even be happy that someone finally...
Divorce confusion: Protect against these challenges
As you prepare for divorce, it’s likely for confusion to set in. You have a basic understanding of what the process entails, but you’re unsure of how to approach the many challenges that are sure to come your way. On the plus side, when you attack your confusion head...
3 tips to handle supervised visitation with your kids
There’s just no way to sugarcoat this: Being given only supervised visitation with your children is demoralizing and frustrating. That’s particularly true if you think (or know) that the requirement is unfair. Railing against the judge in your case won’t help you....
Is it just a rough patch, or is your marriage headed for divorce?
Many relationships are cyclical. You and your spouse may go through a rough patch, only to use the difficulty of that bad point in your relationship as a springboard into increased intimacy and a more satisfying connection. Marriage means making a long-term commitment...
Arbitration can help former spouses who can’t seem to agree
The idea of pursuing a litigation alternative during your divorce is pleasant on the surface. The idea of working together with your ex and getting to maintain control over the terms of your divorce can seem like an ideal solution to a difficult situation and mirrors...
How does dissipation impact a pending Washington divorce?
When the Washington family courts have to make a decision about how to split up assets during a divorce, one of the first things they will do is establish the value of the marital estate. The couple divorcing will typically provide financial information to the court...
Seeking sole custody? Here’s what you need to do
You love your child so much that you can’t imagine having times when you don’t see them. On top of that, you don’t trust your spouse. The last three times you left your child alone with them, your child threw tantrums when you got home. Whenever you’re gone, they’re...
Collaborative divorce is not always the best litigation alternative
In the contemporary world, couples preparing to end a marriage have alternatives to traditional courtroom divorces. Effective litigation alternatives include arbitration, mediation and collaborative law. In this blog post, we will talk about collaborative law, and...

