In the US, between 40% and 50% of marriages end in divorce. The divorce rate has been declining since the 1980s but it’s still a possibility for many couples who can’t make their marriage work. But the process of divorce can be long, expensive, and messy. If you’re thinking of filing for divorce in Washington…
Child support orders can be reviewed and updated every three years or sooner if a parent has experienced a loss in income due to termination of employment or incarceration. Parents must continue their child support payments up until the child turns 18, as noted in the child support agreement. It’s required by law. If you and your…
Nearly 50% of all people married in the last twenty years are already divorced or will get divorced. Why? We don’t exactly know. Maybe it’s that we’re living longer – or maybe it’s the impact of technology. Either way, divorces are more common than ever. And if there are kids in the mix – then…
There are approximately 2.2 million marriages in place in the United States right now, and that accounts for approximately 6.9 marriages per 1,000 American residents. At the same time, there are at any given time in the country, approximately 827 thousand divorces in progress, or just coming to a resolution. It’s no mystery as to…
If you are facing divorce, you are not alone. It’s estimated that nearly 40 to 50% of marriages end in divorce. You’ll have many questions over the next few months, including: How do we divide our assets? How do we file taxes now that we are split up? What happens to a house in a divorce?…
Every year, more than 2 million marriages take place in the U.S. Over 827,000 divorces take place as well. Are you currently going through a divorce? If so, you might have a lot of questions about the process. For example, you may be wondering, “Do I need a lawyer for divorce?” If you’re not sure…
Each year about 135,000 children are adopted in America. The adoption process has changed significantly and is not just for married couples that could not have a baby. One out of every 25 U.S. households has adopted a child. Are you considering growing your family through adoption? Check out this guide to learn more about…