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If you’re getting a divorce, you likely feel stressed about what this will mean for you financially. What will happen to your assets? And what will happen to your debts? In Washington State, the judge presiding over your divorce has a lot of room to use his or her own...
Divorces typically fall into two different categories - contested and uncontested. In a contested divorce, both spouses are not able to agree on the terms of the divorce. They may have disputes regarding child custody, child support, spousal support, or property...
For many parents embarking on the journey of divorce, one question looms larger than any other: Will I be able to keep custody of my child? At Akiona Law, we represent clients in these matters frequently, so we can help you understand some of the custody arrangements...
Parenting during the COVID-19 pandemic has been incredibly difficult. Adding to the challenges parents have already faced, many parents must make tough decisions about their children's education. Everett Public Schools has announced that they will be opening schools...
Infidelity in a marriage can take many forms. Lying about finances, concealing debt or hiding bank accounts are all examples of financial infidelity. If you believe your spouse is keeping secrets from you related to money, it may be a sign of an underlying problem...
You may not want to admit that your marriage is over, ignoring signs or trying to revive the relationship without success. In any case, attempting to fix something that is beyond repair will only leave you feeling upset. Sometimes, a marriage is ready to end. Knowing...
How to prepare for a non-confrontational divorce process This article looks at what divorcing spouses can do to prepare for a mediated or collaborative divorce. Divorce tends to be difficult and that difficulty is sometimes exacerbated by a confrontational...
Older Americans ending their marriages at a record pace Divorce rates for older couples have doubled in recent years and show no signs of slowing. In today's world, nothing lasts forever. Phones become outdated, car engines die, houses are remodeled and clothes go out...
Mediation helps ease the pain of divorce for many in Washington It is a difficult time when a couple in Snohomish County decides to go their separate ways, especially if they have been married for quite a while or if they have children. Due to the heightened emotional...
The benefits of marital contracts Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements offer couples in Washington unique ways to stay protected if a divorce happens. There once was a time when prenuptial agreements were entered into only by the rich and famous, or so it...