Washington fans of the TV reality show "Real Housewives of Orange County" may be aware that one of the show's stars, Alexis Bellino, has been going through an emotional upheaval in her personal life. The situation was prompted by her husband's filing for divorce in...
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Plan for holidays while drafting your parenting agreement
Your parenting plan should be clear and concise with regard to certain topics that could explode into a co-parenting nightmare after your divorce. While you do want to provide a certain amount of flexibility in your parenting agreement, it may be better to make...
Litigation alternatives: Divorce options outside the courtroom
Many Washington spouses, especially those who are parents together, are currently preparing for divorce. Some want to settle the terms of their agreements without going to court, if possible. Thankfully, there are typically litigation alternatives available for doing...
Can you predict who will get the home in your Washington divorce?
There is a popular saying that home is where the heart is. From a financial standpoint, your home is probably where much of your money lines up. Between the costs of paying your mortgage and updating or upgrading the house, a lot of the income from your marriage...
Washington spouses may relate to Donald Trump, Jr.’s divorce
Many Washington spouses encounter challenges when they decide to end their marriages. Such challenges are often related to child custody matters, property division or financial issues. When spouses disagree about a particular topic, it often leads to a contested...
Make your children the center of your custody decisions
Most parents understand that divorce is difficult for the children involved. In fact, some couples stay married for years despite having unhealthy relationships just to protect the kids from growing up in broken homes. Unfortunately, living in households with parents...
Numerous courts involved in custody and parenting situation
When Washington parents disagree regarding child custody issues, they sometimes seek the court's intervention to help them resolve their problems. One custody and parenting situation has crossed two state lines. The mother and father involved have both accused the...
Can divorce be predicted ahead of time?
The old saying that one never knows what goes on behind closed doors is especially true where marriage is concerned. Some Washington couples who seem to have strong, steady relationships wind up getting divorced. Those conducting a study that followed more than 160...
Getting along in a blended family: After your divorce
Parents of minor children need to get along even after a divorce. For instance, if your ex remarries, you will need to learn how to manage your interactions with the new spouse while caring for the children you share. Blended families, the name given to families with...
Court issues new custody and parenting orders to Pitt and Jolie
Washington fans of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are among others who have been following news of their personal lives since they announced their divorce. The former couple has been fighting over custody and parenting issues, unable to agree on what is best for their...

