Divorce filings are usually a matter of public record. This can be problematic if you want a discreet divorce. Mediation can help you maintain your privacy during a divorce. Privacy benefits of mediation Mediation allows a divorcing couple to meet privately with a...
The traditional family pictures of years gone by have evolved, and sometimes couples have children outside of wedlock. In such families, the state does not make any presumption as to the child’s parentage, as is the case when married couples welcome children into...
You might worry about your bank account as soon as you begin divorce proceedings. The state of Washington is one of several states that equally divide up marital property. This means that even if you deposited less than half of the money into a jointly owned account,...
Child support is complicated, but self-employment makes the calculations even more difficult. If you work for yourself, income is not always consistent or guaranteed. On the other hand, if your ex-spouse is self-employed, they might try to hide income from you....
In general, when the court orders a person to do something, only that person is responsible for doing it. In the case of child support, though, the rules differ somewhat. According to the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, employers may have...
Many divorced couples in Washington will often still have several years (even decades) of life ahead of them. These years will inevitably bring with them new opportunities, one of which may be the chance for one of them to relocate to a new area. Moving after a...
When a relationship ends, it does not have to be the end of you and your ex-partner as friends. Relationships can transform, but only if you and your ex want it to happen. In some divorces, partners may not have a salvageable relationship. Sometimes it is better to...
When you are in the midst of emotional turmoil from a divorce, it may be difficult to think about finances. However, this is something that requires some careful consideration. The budget that you and your spouse used in the past now has to support two households,...
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...
If you have a parenting plan and your child's other parent refuses to respect the terms of the agreement, you need to immediately go over your options. Whether a parenting plan was set up when you ended your marriage or you or your child's other parent filed a...
