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Anyone who has gone through the divorce process understands how difficult it can be—especially when children are involved. When marriages end, there can be a lot of animosity and anger. Some people apply those feelings toward attacking their spouse through their...
Most couples getting divorced in the Everett area are coming out of two-income households. When both spouses work, spousal maintenance (commonly known as alimony) is not likely to come up. As long as each spouse has a substantial income and can support themselves, the...
When you got married, you decided to create a life together. Part of your plan was to save for retirement so that you could enjoy your favorite activities in the later phases of your relationship. Now that it is time to think about divorce, it can seem like all your...
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...
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'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...