During a divorce, it is important that the spouses work together, especially when children are involved. However, for people suffering from the sting of a recent breakup, this is easier said than done. When communicating with your ex during a divorce, you need to set certain boundaries and rules. Most importantly, spouses need to remember…
For older couples, or those who have been married for a long time, pensions and retirement accounts are extremely important assets for the future. In Washington, money earned in these accounts during a marriage become the community property of the couple, which is subject to being split up in a divorce. Not all accounts will…
For many people, their house is their most valuable asset. In a divorce, assets are split fairly between the couple, including their home. When neither former partner can afford to keep the house, or when both partners want to leave the home, the house may be put up for sale. When One Partner Wants to…
One of the best things about divorce is the opportunity for a new, fresh start in life. For many women (and some men), this means using their former, or maiden name. Changing your name during the divorce process is relatively easy and can be accomplished in several ways. Additionally, parents can petition the court to…
When a married couple owns a business, that business can be considered community property. Like all assets in a Washington State, the business should be split between both spouses. But how does a divorce court divide up a business? Valuing the Business Before a business can be split between the spouses, the parties have to…
After a serious relationship like a marriage ends, many people heal by jumping right back into the dating game. While it may be natural to want to move on with a new partner, a serious relationship during your divorce proceedings may end up hurting both your personal relationships and the results of your divorce case.…
Serving in the military is an honorable profession. Those who spend time in the armed forces are provided with several types of benefits, some of which can make a military divorce more complicated than a civilian divorce. If you or your spouse are a service-member, whether active duty or retired, be aware that certain state…
Getting engaged is a time of great excitement. From showing off the ring to friends and family, to re-telling the engagement story to anyone who will listen, newly engaged couples are full of hope and expectations. Unfortunately, not every engagement ends in marriage. When an engaged couple breaks up, the two people involved are often…