Divorce does not always have to be a bitter battle between former spouses. When a couple chooses to get a divorce in Washington State, they have the option of filing an uncontested divorce, which is generally a much quicker and easier processes. Unlike a contested divorce, issues in an uncontested divorce are agreed upon between…
When a couple first contemplates divorce, the hurt feelings and resentment often lead to rage and a desire to punish the other person. This is especially true of one partner is more at fault than the other for the breakup of the marriage. While you may initially think that you need an aggressive divorce attorney…
To paraphrase T.S. Eliot, sometimes marriages end not with a bang, but with a whimper. When your former spouse simply disappears rather than stays around to face a divorce, you will not be stuck in a one-sided marriage forever. Even if no one in the world can find your spouse, you still have the ability…
Divorce can be an expensive process. Between attorneys’ fees and the costs of paying for two different sets of rent payments, utility bills, and other costs, living apart is usually twice as expensive as living together. That’s why when parents separate, the court is most concerned with whether or not the former couple can continue…
By now, every adult should know that what you put on the internet can come back to haunt you. This is especially true during a divorce, where mutual friends and former family members can leak incriminating evidence when you least expect it. When you are contemplating divorce, it is a good idea to clean up…
Not all of us grew up under the threat of discipline with a belt, a tree switch or a wooden spoon. People were not exposed to corporal punishment and those who believe that the occasional spanking made them stronger people are often diametrically opposed, and will rarely agree on what constitutes abuse and what constitutes…
Family vacations are a wonderful time for parents and children to bond over a new adventure. When these vacations take place outside the country, they create shared memories of new and unique experiences which will last a lifetime. When planning to take your children to a foreign country, be aware obtaining a passport for a…
For many people, the idea of filing for either divorce or bankruptcy is terrifying—Doing both at the same time may seem like way too much for one couple to bear. However, for couples who incurred a lot of debt during their marriage, filing for bankruptcy before filing for divorce can help each partner start a…
Ideally, a divorce or separation between parents and children would run smoothly for the benefit of the kids. In reality, there are often instances when one parent has abandoned his or her responsibilities, and left their former partner with the sole burden of caring for the children. When a spouse or partner willfully abandons their…