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Divorce While Pregnant in Seattle, Washington: Everything You Need to Know
In Washington state, you can get divorced while pregnant, and you can divorce a pregnant spouse. Your divorce cannot be denied because of your pregnancy or your wife’s pregnancy, and
What is Infidelity? How Collaborative Divorce Can help?
According to Current Opinion in Psychology, infidelity is the leading reason couples get divorced. Researchers writing in Couple and Family Psychology noted that 88% of divorcing couples cited infidelity as
Refinancing Your Home During a Divorce: How a Seattle, Washington Collaborative Divorce Lawyer Can Help
If you’ll be keeping the family home in your divorce (putting the title in your name alone), but the mortgage is in both you and your former spouse’s names, you’ll
Divorce and Real Estate in Washington State
Divorce is so much more than an emotional decision. It is a financial and legal decision that can impact everything from your finances to your home itself. One of the
Moving or Relocating with Children After Divorce: A Collaborative Approach
If you are divorced or separated and have primary custody of the children or if both parents share custody of the children, the decision to move or relocate with your
Limitations of Establishing the Best Interests of the Child Standard During Divorce (and Why Collaborative Divorce is Best)
Child custody disputes can arise when a couple with children chooses to get divorced or separate, or if a parent chooses to relocate and needs to change an existing parenting
Seattle Collaborative Divorce vs. Mediation
Every couple must ultimately decide how they’ll go about filing for divorce. There are generally three avenues you can take that can result in a successful divorce settlement: Contested Divorce, Collaborative Divorce, and Mediation. Because mediation and collaborative divorce don’t involve litigation, the similarities can result in some confusion about the crucial differences between them.
Seattle Collaborative Divorce Attorney’s Guide to Negotiating a Divorce Settlement
When negotiating your divorce settlement base your negotiation on objective standards, use mirroring and strategic empathy to understand where the other side is coming from, base your divorce settlement on values rather than specific goals or fixed dollar amounts, and finally, work with your collaborative attorney to brainstorm solutions.
Successfully Co-Parenting in the Summer
The change in seasons means a change in schedules and a potential significant disruption to the Spring-Fall custody calendar. Here are our five tips for ensuring that you and your co-parent can give your kids a summer they will love.
Can My Ex Claim Money After Divorce?
Spousal support goes by a few different names throughout the country – including alimony and spousal maintenance. This blog answers common questions about mandated financial support for ex-spouses, explaining the situations in which the court may award one party with support and how it works.
Can A Divorce Lawyer Subpoena Facebook Messages?
One in three divorce cases cite at least one social media source as evidence, so it’s important to know how they may be used in court. In divorce, a subpoena may be issued detailing what information is being requested and by when. Such information may be used for or against an argument and impact the court’s verdict.
What’s the Difference Between Divorce and Dissolution?
There’s no ‘easy way’ of going through a separation. However, there are several options available than can lessen the stress of ending a marriage. Depending on where you live you may have the option of a divorce or dissolution.
Man Kicks Girlfriend’s Dog, Court Finds Domestic Abuse
It is about doggone time someone stood up for our furry friends. Today in a landmark decision the Supreme Court ruled that animal cruelty committed on a domestic partner’s animal was considered domestic abuse.
Can A Divorce Lawyer Represent Both Parties?
The short answer is no – a divorce lawyer cannot represent both parties. Often the easiest way to work within these rules is for each spouse to hire their own attorney. Just because you’re working with different attorneys doesn’t mean the case will go to court. Often it simplifies the case.
How Do Washington Courts Determine Maintenance?
Maintenance is what some people commonly know as “alimony” or “spousal support.” Receiving maintenance is not a right and there is no magic formula to determine how much and for how long. Every family is unique, so the Courts have wide discretion to award maintenance as they deem “just” after evaluating the relevant factors that apply to the parties.
How Will My Divorce Affect My Kids?
All children will process and handle those first couple of years after the divorce differently. This period of time can be vulnerable and intense for many young people, often being reflected upon as the most difficult time for families to go through in the aftermath of a divorce.
Am I Ready to Get Divorced?
There are no prizes for staying in an unhappy marriage— if what once suited you no longer does, it’s understandable to consider divorce as an option. However, it’s not a decision to take lightly or make on the spur of a moment. In reality, many of the article’s questions should first be looked at when considering whether or not you’re ready to speak to a family therapist or marriage counselor.
Is Washington a 50/50 State for Divorce?
Property division is often 50/50 in a Washington divorce case. However, that is not the letter of the law. What is required is that the division of assets and debts is “fair and equitable.” More often than not, fair and equitable turns out to be 50/50, but that is not guaranteed. Read more to find out what the court considers when determining an equitable division.
7 Washington Divorce Laws You May Not Know
When filing for divorce, you’re likely unfamiliar with both the process itself and all of its intricacies. Here are 7 Washington State divorce laws that may surprise you: #1 Infidelity Isn’t a Factor. You may believe the spouse who cheated on the other party is…
How To Tell Friends & Family About Your Divorce
Broaching the subject of divorce can be very embarrassing and painful, open wounds and bring the realization that certain people will take sides. In this article we discuss strategies to approach people in your life about your divorce or separation.
Courts, Covid Vaccinations & Parents That Disagree
What happens when parents disagree about the Covid vaccine? There is no clear answer since this issue has yet to be litigated in Washington State. The first place to start looking for answers is the Parenting Plan which has been entered with the court.
Pro Se Divorce: Advantages and Disadvantages
A pro se divorce is where the person represents themselves in court, rather than hiring an attorney. Undergoing a pro se divorce can save a significant amount of money and is fairly common in uncontested divorce cases.
3 Reasons Why Uncontested Divorce Can Be Better
An uncontested divorce is an efficient way to go about getting the papers signed and getting your life back on track. Uncontested divorce is the legal term for an amicable, sometimes even friendly, divorce. Unless the couple has a large dispute, such as an argument regarding parenting, support or division of assets, an uncontested divorce can be the easiest option.
Grandparent Visitation & Custody Rights in Washington
Typically, grandparents’ rights of visitation are sought after there has been a breakdown of the immediate family circle (divorce, separation, or death of one of the parents). There is usually a parent objecting to time spent with the grandchildren. As a result, the grandparent will need court intervention to establish visitation rights.
Who Gets the House in a Divorce in Washington State?
A common question that arises in divorce is “Who gets the house?” Houses are generally the biggest property asset in divorce and often, the asset which holds the most sentimental
How to Write a Declaration for Court
A declaration is one of the most valuable documents in a contested divorce case. It is your chance to tell the Court your side of the story: what you want, why you want it, and any concerns you may have. We’ve devoted a few tips to help you draft a successful declaration.
How to Choose the Right Amicable Divorce
In many cases, a divorce can be an amicable process that leaves everyone with positive feelings about the end of the relationship. These divorce alternatives can help facilitate you and your spouse moving on in positive ways to the next chapter of your lives.