If a spouse withdraws or hides funds from a joint account before filing for divorce, Washington courts can still order the money replaced or offset the withdrawal in the final property division. Joint account funds are community property regardless of who deposited them or who made the withdrawal. It’s a scenario we see often at…
Once a divorce settlement is signed or entered on the record under CR 2A, a spouse generally cannot back out except in cases of fraud, duress, or mistake. Before that point, either party can renegotiate. After weeks of negotiation, you and your soon-to-be former spouse agree to a divorce settlement which makes everyone happy. All…
Three Legal Options for Grandparents in Washington State Neither the United States Constitution nor Washington State law grants grandparents any inherent legal rights. Previously, statutes existed that permitted grandparents to pursue visitation rights with their grandchildren through the courts, however these laws were struck down by the United States Supreme Court in 2000 in the…