A Complete Guide to Divorce in Washington State
Are you attempting to get a divorce in Washington? Divorce can be complicated, so the more you know, the better. Here’s your complete guide to WA divorce.
Am I Entitled to Spousal Support in Washington?
Spousal support, maintenance, and alimony are terms used to describe a court order for one spouse to pay a certain sum of money to the other spouse on a routine basis. A spousal support order can be temporary in duration, in that it lasts only as long as the divorce proceedings are pending. A spousal…
Can I Ever Change My Spousal Support Order?
Spousal support, which is also referred to alimony or maintenance, is a sum of money that one spouse is ordered or agrees to pay the other spouse on a regular basis during and/or after their divorce. In some cases, the spouses purposely agree to make a spousal support obligation non-modifiable. This means that the spouse…
Can Oral Agreements Be Enforced During a Divorce?
Most people are not in the habit of creating a written contract every time they make a promise to another person. In society, we expect that people will keep their promises, and many people put great stock in always keeping their word. However, without a written contract, how much is an oral agreement or promise…
Death and Divorce: What Happens If One Spouse Passes Away During the Divorce Process?
All divorces take time. In Washington State, a divorce must take at least three months because there is a mandatory 90-day waiting period before the divorce can be finalized. Many divorces last much longer, especially if there are conflicts over children or the division of property. As time goes on, anything can happen. If a…
Dealing With Divorce When One Partner Has Significant Mental Or Physical Health Issues
Divorce is never easy even in the best of circumstances. When your spouse is dealing with a physical disability or a mental illness, the guilt associated with leaving him or her can be overwhelming. If you are considering filing divorce from someone who is ill, make sure you are prepared for the additional emotional costs…
Destination Divorces: Why Out-Of-State Quickie Divorces May Not Be In Your Best Interest
Married in Mexico, divorced in the Dominican? For many couples, foreign countries aren’t just for weddings. The rise of “destination divorces” is attracting separating couples to exotic locations for a weekend of relaxation and paperwork. Why would a couple want to go on vacation together to get a divorce? For many of these couples, they…