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...
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The dangers of financial infidelity
Infidelity in a marriage may take many forms, including lying about money. For many couples, financial infidelity can even lead to the irrevocable breakdown of the marriage. For others, it may arise from a planned or anticipated divorce. Regardless of the...
Do courts divide property after a “marriage-like” relationship?
Married or not, if you lived with someone for several years, and if you were in a committed relationship with him or her, you likely amassed a significant amount of property together. If your relationship ends, you may wonder what will become of that property. Must...
Cashing out your portion of a 401k
Your divorce will almost certainly bring with it its own set of challenges. If, for example, you were not the primary income earner in your marital home in Everett, then a certain degree of financial uncertainty may await you. Child and spousal support (if the latter...
Addressing credit card and mortgage debt in a divorce
For many people, one of the classic scenarios they dread when they consider getting a divorce is having to split up their joint assets with their spouse. This is understandable as the process of doing this inherently results in some losses on top of the emotional...
Should I be worried about dividing up my retirement accounts?
Wisconsin is a community property state, so property division can become a touchy subject for couples going through a divorce. While most younger people worry about the house and other shared investments, most people approaching retirement are worried they will lose...
Who gets the pet in a divorce?
If you and your spouse own a pet, it is likely that it is part of your family. The idea of losing all rights to that pet in the divorce may be devastating to you. However, this could happen. According to the ABA Journal, the law considers pets assets or property. ...
Creating ownership agreements may simplify property division
At Nunn Vhan & Lang, PLLC, we understand how Washington State may view couples living together in the same manner as though they are legally married. Whether you are either married or cohabitating, the court may divide the assets and property acquired during your...
Property division and divorce in Washington
Division of property is often one of the most emotionally frustrating aspects of getting a divorce. Many married couples end up sharing and merging both financial assets and personal belongings, and the longer a relationship has lasted, the harder it may become to...