Palimony is similar to alimony in that it is typically monthly support payments made by one party to another after a breakup. Palimony is derived from the words “pal” as in friend rather than spouse and “alimony.” With alimony, there is a clearly defined and legal relationship, so alimony is easier to calculate and enforce.…
From the initial filing to finalization, how long do divorces take? How much time are you in this for? We take a look at an uncontested divorce’s timeline here.
Do you always need a lawyer for divorce? Not necessarily, but certain situations definitely call for it. Here are 5 signs you should seek outside help.
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…
Wanting a divorce from your spouse doesn’t mean you’re a bad person. If anything, divorce is becoming more common. Even though 90% of couples marry before age 50, 40-50% of couples end up divorced. Approaching the idea of divorce isn’t easy. To ensure the process runs smoothly, it’s best to mention the idea in a…
Divorce is complicated enough, and when property is involved, things can get even more complicated. 40-50% of couples in the United States get divorced, making the issue of how to divide property a common one. Since most married couples purchase property together, it can be hard to determine who owns what. Understanding marital…
Washington law provides for the division of debts in a divorce exactly as it provides for the division of property. In other words, debts are to be divided between the spouses in a fair and equitable manner. What “fair and equitable” mean for you depends on the circumstances of your case. Like property, debts are either…
The laws of some states do recognize the concept of common law marriage, but Washington is not one of those states. Common law marriage typically means that a couple has lived together for a significant period of time and held them out as married. Although Washington does not recognize common law marriages, there are ways…