Sometimes a marriage becomes so contentious that one or both parties simply want to get the divorce out of the way as quickly as possible. But if you are at the point that you cannot have your marriage in your rear-view mirror soon enough, you should probably ease...
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Year: 2016
Single mothers dedicate high percentage of income to child care
While living in the great state of Washington has many wonderful advantages, it can also be very expensive. And perhaps no one is more aware of this than single mothers. A single mother not only has to shoulder much of the day-to-day responsibilities of raising a...
How are IRA’s handled in property division?
If you are planning on getting divorced in the near-future, it is a good time for both you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse to start itemizing your property and other assets. And if you have been part of the workforce for a number of years, you each may have been...
Child custody: The Brangelina way or your way?
Are you one of many people in Washington who keeps a close eye on celebrities and the ups and downs of their relationships? One of the most closely watched couples is Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt. From the first rumors about a divorce a long time ago, until the...
Self-care is important for divorced parents during the holidays
If you are a divorced parent who enjoys taking an active part in your child's life, sharing time in a joint-custody arrangement can be a challenge. You no longer have the option of just walking into his or her room anytime for a chat or to help with homework. And you...
Be sure joint debts are covered prior to accepting a settlement
If you are preparing for a divorce, your focus is likely being pulled in many different directions. This is perfectly normal, but it can also be overwhelming. And among the myriad of concerns with which you are contending, property division may be the most complex....
Being proactive can help you uncover hidden assets
If you are beginning the divorce process, one of the most important things you must do is hold your soon-to-be ex accountable for revealing all of the assets they control that are eligible for division. And if these assets are valuable, getting an accurate declaration...
3 ways to approach child custody over the holidays
Many people think of the holidays as a time to spend connecting with family, friends and other loved ones. However, as the department stores start to build their wintry window displays and holiday songs echo through the corridors of the local mall, some parents in...
Whose 401(k) is it, anyway?
Washington is a community property state, which means that when a marriage ends, all of the assets and property accumulated by both parties during the course of the marriage is divided in a fair and equitable manner. This not only applies to tangible assets such as...
Dividing the family home in divorce: it can get complicated, P.2
In our last post, we began looking at the issue of dividing the family home in divorce. As we noted, both couples who cannot agree on who will take the family home can experience complications, not only with determining who has the right to take possession of the...