Divorce can consume your every thought as you work toward negotiating a settlement and rebuilding your future. Continuing to raise your children despite this dynamic change will require perspective and sacrifice. Even though the challenge of showing up for your kids...
Year: 2021
Who gets to keep the house in the divorce?
When you decide to divorce, suddenly your life is full of uncertainty. You aren’t sure what your child custody arrangement will look like with your ex. You don’t know how exactly you and spouse will split your assets. You may not even be certain of where you will live...
What actions are taken for non-payment of child support?
It is the duty of both parents to financially support a child, so they have a roof over their head, nutritious food to eat, and access to medical care as needed. When a parent has sole custody of a child, the other must pay child support. According to the Washington...
What is a collaborative divorce?
Divorce filings have increased over the past year. If your marriage is ending, you may want to consider foregoing the traditional route and trying a collaborative approach. In situations where a couple may have the ability to compromise without intervention by a...
How can mediation reduce stress during a divorce?
While finalizing your divorce, you may start to feel the pressure and strain from this process weigh on you. Mediation can be a great way to reduce stress for those seeking a calmer path to divorce, since it prioritizes cooperation in several ways. Focus on...
How should I talk to my child about divorce?
While all divorces have an emotional impact, they are especially trying when you have kids. That is why the way you talk to your kids about your divorce is so important. Psychology Today recommends the following strategies when discussing divorce with your children....
Tips for making divorce mediation work
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...
Cashing out your portion of your ex-spouse’s 401(k)
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...
What happens to an inheritance in a divorce?
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...
Are you seeing signs of parental alienation?
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...