Divorce When You Co-Own a Business
Divorce when you co-own a business raises unique questions and concerns. If you are getting divorced and jointly-own a business, here’s what you need to know. According to the Pew Research Center, approximately 10% of small businesses in the U.S. are co-owned by married couples. Another 11% of small businesses are jointly owned but managed by […]
Should I Use a Prenuptial Agreement or a Trust?
If you’re getting married and are thinking about asset protection, trusts and prenuptial agreements are two tools you’ve likely heard or read about. You might be wondering, “Should I use a prenuptial agreement or a trust?” While both trusts and prenuptial agreements are instruments used to structure and protect pre-marital assets, each tool serves […]
Should I Use a Prenuptial Agreement or a Trust?
If you’re getting married and are thinking about asset protection, trusts and prenuptial agreements are two tools you’ve likely heard or read about. You might be wondering, “Should I use a prenuptial agreement or a trust?” While both trusts and prenuptial agreements are instruments used to structure and protect pre-marital assets, each tool serves its […]
Tech Monitoring in Divorce: What You Need to Know
Technology plays a vital role in many aspects of our lives. Yet, if you’re getting divorced, there are certain tech behaviors you might want to avoid. In this Truce Law blog article, we’ll explore some key tech habits and behaviors that can lead to difficulties and complications during divorce. Why You Should Avoid Using […]
Moving Out Before Your Divorce is Final
It can be tempting to move out as soon as you decide to get divorced, even if your divorce isn’t finalized. If you file your divorce paperwork today, and your former partner signs off on everything, your divorce will still take at least three months to be finalized due to Washington’s cooling down period. And […]
Parenting Plans for Unmarried Parents in Washington State
While unmarried parents have the same parenting rights that married parents have (which includes the right to custody, visitation, and decision-making authority), unmarried parents don’t automatically receive these rights. Parentage or paternity must first be established, and then visitation and custody must be petitioned through the court through a request for a parenting plan. […]
Can I Modify My Parenting Plan or Child Support?
It is possible to modify a parenting plan and child support order in certain circumstances. Minor changes to a parenting plan involving schedule changes are more likely to be successful, while major changes to a parenting plan that involve changing custody tend to only be successful if either both parents agree to the change […]
How to Get a Domestic Violence Restraining Order in Washington State
According to No Visible Bruises: What We Don’t Know About Domestic Violence Can Kill Us, by Rachel Louise Snyder, domestic violence is the “second leading cause of death for African American women, third leading cause of death for native women, seventh leading cause of death for Caucasian women,” and the United Nations Office on […]
Divorce Planning: Do I Need a Legal Roadmap for my Divorce?
In life, we make all kinds of plans. We make financial plans, estate plans, and retirement plans. Even when it comes to the smaller things, like travel, or an important party, we often make detailed plans. Good outcomes are often the result of careful planning. Yet, when it comes to divorce, many people go […]
Co-Parenting Over the Holidays: Peace, Planning, and Presence
Co-parenting over the holidays brings unique challenges, but also many opportunities. The first holiday season after divorce can be especially challenging. You and your former partner likely haven’t established post-divorce holiday traditions, and old memories of celebrating the holiday together as a family might still be fresh. Yet, your first holiday after divorce is also […]