It’s almost Christmas. Even if you and your kids love this time of year, it’s not without its challenges, and those can be exacerbated if you have recently divorced. The first Christmas after divorce can be tough for children, parents and their wider family. It...
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Getting ahead of your divorce financially
The relationship between you and your spouse has run its course and divorce is on the horizon. While this can be challenging and signals the end of one chapter in your life, it also has the potential to be the beginning of a new and exciting chapter. Being prepared...
3 ways a family business can complicate divorce proceedings
Running a family business can be beneficial for everyone in a household. If spouses start the business together, their shared responsibility to the organization can be another source of spousal bonding. Both adults in a family could potentially work at the family...
Why some people choose mediation over litigation
Divorce has a reputation for being a very difficult and lengthy process. Couples can turn every minor decision into grounds for a fight and may demand that the courts settle most of their major disputes because they cannot agree with each other. Litigated divorces can...
How can a child specialist help in your collaborative divorce?
Collaborative divorce is widely preferred over litigated divorce by many couples who are ending their marriage and who can potentially work through their divorce-related differences without judicial intervention. Couples with minor children often choose this type of...
Legal separation vs. divorce in Washington State
If you have decided your relationship is no longer working, you may consider legal separation. However, moving forward with a divorce is the next step if you cannot work things out while separated. However, do you understand the difference between legal separation...
Do stepparents have custody rights in a Washington divorce?
Stepparents in Washington state can spend years living with and providing for a child. They may feel like they fill the same role that any other parent would, and they may value their relationship with their stepchild as much as they value their marriage or even more...
Is your spouse hiding assets from you?
You and your spouse have decided to get divorced. While this hasn’t been an easy decision, it feels right for the family. You aim to make divorce proceedings as amicable as possible, and you hoped your spouse would be on the same page. A key part of divorce...
3 ways a Washington divorce can impact a teen’s college plans
A college degree may be necessary for someone to pursue a particular career. Those who want to work in medicine, law or architecture, for example, will typically need to have undergraduate and possibly graduate degrees. Parents who have a child with major career...
What is parental alienation? How to handle it as a co-parent
Parental alienation is a phenomenon that occurs when one parent engages in actions that deliberately estrange or distance a child from the other parent. It often involves manipulation, coercion or emotional pressure, which can lead the child to develop negative...