Mediating Conflict,
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We’ve been looking in recent posts at modification of spousal support orders, and particularly what types of circumstances might justify a modification. The issue is a potentially important one, since it can impact a couple’s financial life well after a...
"Conscious uncoupling" is basically a more accurate and positive way to describe mediated divorce. The term also applies to separating couples who aren't married but are tied together financially, or as co-parents, or due to common-marriage laws. Like mediation,...
In recent posts, we’ve been looking at the topic of spousal support. We’ve been looking specifically at the issue of entitlement to support, and what factors courts consider when determining entitlement. Here we’ll look briefly at the issue of modification and...
Last time, we began looking at the factors judges in Washington consider when determining whether a spouse is entitled to maintenance in divorce proceedings. In addition to the financial resources available to the party seeking maintenance, judges also consider the...
We previously wrote on this blog about how courts in the state of Washington approach property and debt division. As we noted, courts consider a variety of factors in determining what constitutes a just and equitable outcome in terms of property division.Alongside...
In our last post, we commented that divorce settlements do not always need to be measured in strict financial terms to be considered fair. In other words, couples should not necessarily assume in property division negotiations that the only way to negotiate with one...
In Washington, as in other states, the family law courts order child support payments based (at least in part) on the parents' income levels. This means that whether you are seeking support payments or you are the one who has to pay, your income will play a direct...
Divorce can obviously be a very contentious process when the relationship has ended in a particularly upsetting manner. When couples enter into the divorce process with animosity toward one another, bad things can happen. Parties are more likely to fight over...
We’ve been looking in recent posts at the topic of marital agreements, specifically agreements established during a marriage. As we’ve noted, such agreements are becoming more popular among couples, but it is important for parties to such an agreement to...
Last time, we began looking at the increasing popularity and potential uses for postnuptial agreements. As we noted, marital agreements--those negotiated once a couple has contracted a marriage--can be a useful tool for protecting assets in the event of divorce or...