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?…
In a hurry to get unhitched? Well, if you live in Washington, and want to divorce in Washington, you may have to slow your roll – a bit. The minimum waiting time is 90 days. That is, after the Petition for Dissolution is filed and served on the non-filing spouse, the clock starts ticking. If…
A new job, a new relationship or just a new life – you’ve decided to move. Your only concern is how to relocate with your child that you have legal custody of. There are several issues to take into account so let’s begin. When there is an existing court order, like a parenting plan: If…
Not many people want to continue living with their former spouse during or after a divorce. However, many former couples simply cannot afford to move out as soon as the relationship falls apart. Other couples may need to wait until they find a buyer for their home before either spouse can afford to leave. In…
In today’s interconnected world, people can fall in love from across the globe. Unfortunately, sometimes the novelty and excitement of a foreign love affair wears off after marriage, and the couple ends up divorcing. When your spouse is a foreign national, the process of obtaining a divorce is generally the same as if your spouse…
Filing for divorce from an abusive spouse is a courageous decision that often takes careful planning. Just because a divorce was filed, however, does not guarantee that your abusive spouse will never attempt to harm you again. If you or your children are in danger because of your former partner, there are steps you can…
When your marriage is ending, it is understandable that you may not want your soon-to-be former spouse living with you for any longer than is necessary. However, many spouses do not want to leave the home or cannot afford to get a new place to live during the divorce. If your spouse refuses to leave…