Divorce mediation may not be appropriate for all former Washington couples. However, if your relationship with your soon-to-be-ex is not particularly contentious, you may find that mediating your divorce leads to some major benefits. Yahoo Lifestyle reports that a...
When you were not the primary income earner in your marital home in Washington, your divorce (while helping to end your marital tension) will likely bring with it some concerns about your future. You may find yourself in an immediate need of funds to secure new...
In terms of divorce law, Washington is a community property state. That means that courts consider everything that a couple acquired during their marriage as owned equally by each spouse. A divorce court will divide all these community assets so that each former...
Dealing with a malicious co-parent can put you on your guard. Unfortunately, this often ends up being in your best interest. After all, malicious co-parents often wish to harm you in any way they can. To reach that end, they may even harm your child. This often...
While you made it through the last holidays of 2020, did your current child custody plan endure the changes to your usual schedule and routines? If not, work with the other parent to prepare your child custody schedule for the next major holiday. To help, see what Our...
So far, you feel that you handle your child custody arrangement with grace and dignity. Your daughter recently expressed an interest in living with the other parent. How should you handle this? Our Family Wizard offers guidance that may help you. Understand how to...
Unmarried parents have some unique challenges. Sometimes, they are able to work together to overcome these outside of the court system. In many cases, however, the family might need some stronger rules in order to secure the interests of both parents. The law could...
Planning for a divorce can be stressful if you are unsure what separation method works best for your needs and personality. Mediation is one way to focus on a smoother transition into your new life that emphasizes communication between you and your ex-spouse. Feeling...
When you and the mother of your children are a married couple, the law presumes that you are the father of your children. You automatically have a legal relationship with them without you having to take any steps to confirm it. However, if you have never married the...
As part of your divorce, you must share custody of the children you share with your soon-to-be-ex. You know you must pay child support, but you do not know how much. What factors affect child support amounts? Forbes explores the question in depth. Learn how to prepare...
