You and your current partner want to use mediation for your divorce. Working together may save you time and money, but how do you make the most of the option? American Bar Association offers insights into gaining the upper hand in mediation. Learn how to set yourself...
Washington state judges recognize that when a committed intimate relationship leads to cohabitation, the couples often acquire valuable assets together. As noted by the Seattle Times, unmarried couples contributed 16% toward first-time home purchases in 2017 based on...
When going through a divorce, it is not uncommon for tensions between both parties to rise. With children involved, the tensions often only increase, as parents feel like they have too much on the line to lose. Unfortunately, this can lead to parents making foolish...
If you and your spouse have decided to end your marriage, you may dread stressful litigation in which you have little control over the outcome. Instead, you could choose collaborative divorce, a private and transparent option that has become a process many couples...
Mediation may shorten the time you have to spend waiting for a divorce settlement. An effective mediation may also lessen the emotional trauma of parting ways with your spouse. Knowing how to prepare for your mediation may improve the chances of a satisfactory...
Unlike when married couples have a child, the state does not assume paternity for children born to unwed couples. Therefore, unmarried men must act to legally establish themselves as their children’s fathers. One such path toward creating a legal parent-child...
If you find yourself in the middle of a divorce, you may be on the lookout for anything to help get through the process smoothly. An investment in mediation might be the answer. But mediation is not a one-size-fits-all affair. Depending on your case, there are various...
If you expect to spend time behind bars and owe child support, or if you receive payments from someone recently sentenced to prison, it is important to understand how a sentence could affect child support obligations. In fact, a new law regarding child support...
Washington courts typically use a parent's salary to establish a child support order. If people lose their job, they may have difficulty making these payments. Many people may think that they can stop paying child support if they lose their job. According to the...
Going through divorce is already a difficult process. Unfortunately, your spouse will not always make it any easier on you. In fact, some may take advantage of the chaos of a divorce to try furthering their own goals. Such is often the reason a spouse may try to hide...
