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...
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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...
Common ways people hide assets before they file for divorce
While there's a lot of inaccurate information floating around about divorce, most people do understand that once they or their spouse file for divorce, they will likely have to split the custody of any children they share and also find a way to divide their assets and...
Litigation alternatives can keep divorce from damaging a career
As a successful professional or somebody with career ambitions, you probably know that everything from your attendance to the way that your superiors perceive you can influence your upward trajectory at a job. Getting a divorce can absolutely damage your career and...
How can I explain divorce to my kids?
“Son, I have something to tell you. Your mom and I are...” As a member of the military, you’ve had much harder conversations in the field. You’ve told soldiers that they are going to lose a leg, you’ve informed others that they’ve lost a colleague. Yet, having to tell...
Can your ex see the kids if they lost custody because of abuse?
Leaving an abusive ex can be a difficult and stressful process. You may need to ask the court to help protect you through a Domestic Violence Order of Protection. You may also have to provide documentation of abuse in order to protect your children. Abuse by a parent...
Do military members rush into marriage?
You can join the military right out of high school. If you do, and you’re already dating the person you want to marry, are you going to rush it and get married as soon as you can? It is a common tactic. Some studies have found that 50% of those in the military get...

