Mediating Conflict,
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
The two most important issues that have to be dealt with in the divorce process are child custody and property division. One area where both of these issues can intersect is with the disposition of the family home. For most couples, the family home most important...