Mediating Conflict,
Embracing Peace
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...
The prospect of splitting up property in divorce is a stressful reality for many couples, particularly those who have significant assets to lose in divorce. Those who stand to lose a lot in divorce don’t have to sit back and allow it to happen, though. There are steps...
Last month, Don McLean of 'American Pie' fame reached a settlement with his wife of 30 years, Patrisha McLean. McLean's wife filed for divorce back in March after an incident which led to his arrest and subsequent domestic violence charges. In her divorce filing,...
Divorce dramatically affects the whole family, and this includes the children. Kids often have very adamant opinions about the entire proceeding. In many cases, they also have a clear preference for which parent they want to live with the majority of the time. This...
In our last post, we looked briefly at an article which highlighted the financial challenges faced by women after divorce and the need for divorcing women to work with an experienced advocate to ensure they are not disadvantaged in the divorce process. A zealous...