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When you married your spouse, you vowed to stay together until death parted you. However, as the years have rolled by, you and your spouse have slowly drifted apart. You may find yourself wondering if you are headed for divorce. Our society has accepted divorce as a...
The court may appoint a guardian ad litem (GAL) during a divorce or family law case. This trained person typically investigates high-conflict situations and reports their findings and recommendations to the court about what is in the best interests of the child (or...
When your child was toddling around the house, you probably found it hard to imagine the day when they’d graduate from high school, let alone college or grad school. You likely also didn’t imagine that you and your spouse would no longer be together. But here you...
Karen Bonnell is the author of The Co-Parenting Handbook. She is also a co-parenting coach, meditator, and overall tremendous person who helps couples navigate the complexities of divorce. We were fortunate enough to speak with her on the Akiona Law Podcast, and we...
You know that your marriage has problems, but are they the sort of problems that really lead to a divorce? Absent abuse, addiction or infidelity, a lot of couples will flounder along in an unhappy marriage far longer than they should. If you recognize the following...
There are many cases in which two people don't agree on whether or not they should get divorced. One spouse thinks they should, and the other thinks they shouldn't. If you find yourself in this position, you may be wondering if your spouse can actually stop you. They...
Getting a divorce involves determining child support and alimony, custody agreements, and asset division. There are several ways of resolving divorce, from litigation to mediation. Hundreds of thousands of people have to make the decision of how they will divorce...
You need a plan to rebuild your life after a divorce. If you share custody with your ex, which is common in Washington, there will be more limitations on your options than there would be without children. The two of you will need to see each other frequently, and you...
You fought. Before getting divorced, you and your spouse likely lived separate lives under the same roof. It’s not uncommon for people to stay in failing relationships for years. You stay in the marriage because you don’t know what the future holds. People do this for...
You've gone through a marriage and a divorce. You've now gotten married for the second time. You're fairly confident that you can avoid getting a second divorce simply because you understand more about how marriage works and any mistakes that you or your ex made...