Divorce and Separation
Recently Divorced? What You Need To Do
March 3, 2020
As an Estate Planning Attorney, I hear this question a lot, "I am recently divorced, do I need to update my Estate Plan?" The simple answer is “Yes.” Updating your estate plan is especially critical if you have children together and you and your former spouse do not agree on how they should be cared for.
Separate and Community Property in Divorce
June 24, 2019
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
May 30, 2019
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...
Considerations When Discussing Divorce with Your Children
May 28, 2019
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...
Guidelines for Protecting Your Small Business During a Divorce
May 20, 2019
Guidelines for Protecting Your Small Business During a Divorce
Jurisdiction in Dissolution (Divorce) Cases
May 7, 2019
Jurisdiction in divorce (dissolution) cases.
Tips for Selling Your House During a Divorce
May 3, 2019
Short Guide/List of Tips for Selling House During Divorce
Discussing Divorce with Your Children – Do this Right!
February 27, 2019
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
February 15, 2019
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
February 4, 2019
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...