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When parents choose to end their relationship through divorce or legal separation, the two most common sources of disputes involve finances and child custody. The agreements reached may be workable and suitable for your circumstances at the time, but over the months...
During a divorce proceeding in Washington, one of the biggest points of contention is usually child support, if children are involved. The non-custodial parent -- the parent who does not live with the child -- may naturally worry about an order to pay an unreasonably...
Child custody is often one of the biggest points of contention during a divorce proceeding in Washington. Once you finally have your divorce decree, spelling out all of the details of your family's child custody arrangements, you may understandably breathe a sigh of...
Prenuptial agreements are advisable for just about every couple when they marry. However, if you own a business, a prenup in which you designate your business as separate property is especially important. It can help prevent your spouse from getting a significant...
Parents who are going through a divorce often determine that it's best for the parent who has primary physical custody of the children to keep the pets. In most cases, unless there is serious animosity between the parents, they agree that this is best for...
Sometimes grandparents seek to take over the care of children because the kids' parents are not able to care for them properly due to drug or alcohol abuse, medical or emotional problems, incarceration or any number of issues. By taking custody of their grandchildren,...
Postnuptial agreements haven't been around for as long as prenuptial agreements. In fact, only in the 20th century did women gain the right to enter into contracts with their husbands. However, family law attorneys report that they are increasingly being asked to...
While prenuptial agreements among couples of all ages and income levels are becoming more common, some couples going into a second or subsequent marriage still balk at signing one. However, for people with children from previous marriages or relationships, it's...
One of the most difficult parts of divorce for many couples is breaking the news to their children. Even though most kids can sense that there's something wrong in their parents' relationship, hearing from them that it's actually over can be devastating.That's why...
Whether you are keeping the family home and renegotiating the mortgage to put it solely in your name or you are shopping for a new home, your income will be a determining factor in your interest rate and whether you can get a mortgage at all. If you are receiving...