Divorce and Separation

Separate and Community Property in Divorce

Separate and Community Property in Divorce

Washington State is one of the nine community property states in the country. This means that, as a general rule, spouses will own an equal interest in any property acquired  during the marriage, even where only one spouse’s name is on the bank account, paycheck, or title. This distinction has a …

Affording a Divorce

Affording a Divorce

A lack of money is commonly one of the biggest stressors that a married couple has to deal with. This doesn’t become any less of an issue when it comes to a divorce. If you are struggling to stay afloat in your current arrangement, the thought of paying for a divorce can be a daunting one; two ho…

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Considerations When Discussing Divorce with Your Children

Although going through a divorce is going to be difficult on every member of your family, it is very common for your children to take the news the hardest and to need the most time to come to grips with the reality of what is happening. While there is likely nothing that you can do to make things…

Discussing Divorce with Your Children – Do this Right!

Discussing Divorce with Your Children – Do this Right!

Although going through a divorce is going to be difficult on every member of your family, it’s very common for your children to take the news the hardest and to need the most time to come to grips with the reality of what is happening. While there is likely nothing that you can do to make thi…

6 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Divorce Lawyer

6 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Divorce Lawyer

Going through a divorce is exhausting. Hiring the right divorce attorney can make your life infinitely easier, you want to have the right person on your side when navigating these difficult waters. There are countless lawyers out there, finding the one that’s right for you is worth a bit of inves…

Tips for Dads During a Divorce

Tips for Dads During a Divorce

Keep Records of Everything

Keeping a record of everything that happens during the divorce process is always a good idea. Keep records of when you see your children, what you buy them, how much you’re spending etc. If your wife decides to slander you via social media, record that as well b…