Do I Need a Prenuptial Agreement for my Gray Marriage?
Americans over 50 have lived through some of the most radical transformations of American family life, divorce, and marriage—and as the Baby Boomers get older, they continue to transform the landscape of remarriage. Gray divorce researchers and sociologists Susan L. Brown, I-Fen Lin, and others, write that 22% of women and 37% of men remarried […]
Prenups for LGBTQ Couples in Washington
LGBTQ couples have the same right to marry and divorce as heterosexual couples, meaning that LGBTQ prenuptial agreements work the same way they would for couples in heterosexual relationships. A prenuptial agreement is a contractual agreement made before marriage (if the agreement is made after marriage it is known as a postnuptial agreement) that allows […]
Prenuptial Agreement Templates: What You Should Know
When planning your wedding, it’s understandable to want to cut your costs. One way that couples might try to save money is by using a prenuptial agreement template or low-cost flat fee prenup service. The problem with many of these solutions is that they tend to be generic and may be very limited in what […]
When Can I Get My Spouse to Pay My Attorneys’ Fees During Washington Divorce
Divorce can be expensive. Not only is divorce a major emotional decision, but it involves many financial decisions, one of which is whether to hire a lawyer. One of the questions that you might consider as you research divorce attorneys are attorney’s fees and whether you can afford a lawyer. Because attorney’s fees can add […]
Medical Divorce in Washington
Prior to the passage of the Affordable Care Act’s Medicaid expansion, couples sometimes faced wrenching decisions when one partner was diagnosed with a chronic or progressive illness, like Alzheimer’s or dementia. A New York Times article published in 2009 tells such a story. A woman faced the choice of losing her inheritance or divorcing her […]
Collaborative Military Divorce
Military divorce raises unique challenges. If you’re filing for divorce when one or both parties is in the military, you and your former partner will likely need to consider some of the typical divorce challenges couples face, like dividing assets, creating a parenting plan, and setting child support, while also possibly changing your retirement plan. […]
Collaborative Divorce Over 50 in Washington State
If you’re over 50 and thinking about getting divorced in Washington, you’re not alone. According to The Journals of Gerontology, 36% of adults getting divorced in the U.S. are over 50. “Gray divorces” raise unique legal challenges. Many couples amass wealth through retirement accounts, pension plans, and through equity in a family home. Because of […]
Emergency Estate Planning: Estate Planning Before Surgery
If you have surgery planned, you’ve probably taken steps to prepare for your procedure with your medical team, including taking steps at home to prepare for your surgery by following your doctor’s pre-surgery instructions and diet, but one thing that can get overlooked before major surgery is estate planning. Have you taken the time to […]
Guide to Dividing Assets in a Collaborative Divorce
Divorce is a difficult process that can be emotionally and financially draining for both parties involved. However, when couples are able to work together in a collaborative divorce, it can make the process much smoother and less adversarial. One of the key aspects of a collaborative divorce is dividing assets, which can often be a […]
What is Online Divorce Mediation?
The process of divorce mediation, especially when done online, can seem daunting to clients expecting a more traditional process involving opposing counsel and a day in court. Knowing what to expect and having a more in-depth understanding of the online mediation process can help to create a sense of comfort around the process. This guide […]