Times are changing and in 2017 it is not uncommon to find women earning more than their husbands. How is this fact related to divorce? Marriage itself is a tradition born out of a woman’s need for financial support by a man so what happens when you take away women’s financial dependence?
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Despite its reputation, divorce does not have to cost an arm and a leg. There are several steps you and your ex partner can take to minimize the cost of divorce. Lawyers spend dozens of hours prepping for divorce litigation behind the scenes and this time spent preparing for litigation can result…
We understand at you have many options for legal representation when selecting an attorney to help guide you through your divorce process; but all of those options can be overwhelming! How do you know how to find the right lawyer for you?
Research: Don’t just choose the first divorce attorney …
During a life-changing event such as divorce it is normal to seek guidance and support from friends. For the most part this support is beneficial but there are those friends, who despite their best intentions, create negative energy and may impede your judgment in the divorce process.
The fr…
Family dynamics are changing and the legal system meets these changings with varying degrees of success. With leaps in assisted-reproduction and the embrace of non-traditional family structures courts are moving past the historic two-parent model. However, Courts still struggle to balance the rig…
If you have children of any age and are seeking a divorce make sure that negotiating college costs is top on your financial priority list. If your children are young, it is easy to overlook the importance of this issue or feel confident that it will sort itself out later. Unfortunately this is of…
As part of any divorce, property must be divided between the parties. Washington law dictates how the courts go about making this division.
Nature of Property: Washington is a community property state, which means that property accrued during marriage is owned by both spouses, with the excepti…
Divorce is represented in the media and tabloids as unavoidably acrimonious and incredibly lengthy. If this sounds unappealing to you – try mediation.
The primary reason mediation is so successful is that you are engaging a neutral party (the mediator) in resolving conflict and facilitating co…
We are all on our phones 24/7 so why not add a few more apps to your home screen that could help you manage divorced life?
App – Two HappyHomes (similar to Our Family Wizard, my fave)
This app lets co-parents create calendars, store important medical information, share photos, and record …
According to psychologists, many people stay in unhappy marriages out of fear or avoidance. If you are contemplating divorce, be honest with yourself about what is holding you back from making that decision. Are you worried you wont find another life partner? Are you worked about how you will fa…