Even though the Seattle area has some of the country's best public schools, there are dozens of excellent private academies in and around the city. These private schools are not exactly cheap, however. In fact, according to Private School Review, the average cost of...
Family Law
Does child support stop after the non-custodial parent’s death?
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 6.8 million custodial parents receive financial support from non-custodial parents. These payments are necessary for parents to afford the expenses of raising children. If the non-custodial parent dies, these support payments might...
What is separate property in a divorce?
During a divorce, there are various things you must do to sever the relationship between you and your spouse. One of the more complex parts of the process is dividing your property. When you do this, you need to begin by determining what is separate property and what...
What is financial infidelity?
When most people think about infidelity in divorce, it often ties to the state of a couple's interpersonal relationship and involves the possibility of cheating on one's spouse with another person. However, infidelity can come in many forms, including financial....
How do you make the most of mediation?
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...
Obtaining custody as an unmarried father in Washington state
According to U.S. News & World Report, 2018 saw a record low marriage rate of 6.5, the lowest since the earliest year for which government marriage data exists. The decline in the number of couples joining in marriage is a growing trend in the U.S. Pew Research...
Why is property division harder for grey divorcees?
Grey divorcees often face unique struggles compared to their younger counterparts. In particular, most of these differences come in the form of struggles with assets and benefits. After all, you have much less time to make up losses than a younger couple. In...
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...
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...
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...