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At a certain point during divorce proceedings, you and your ex will discuss child custody matters. This process typically involves deciding appropriate arrangements for your children and creating a parenting plan. These plans can also consider unique factors in a...
Once married, you and your spouse will legally share many things, such as childcare, finances, and other assets. If you entered your marriage without signing a prenuptial agreement, you can instead. A postnup, also known as a post-marital agreement, works similarly to...
Moving out of Washington is a big decision, especially if you are a parent. One of the most pressing concerns for parents is whether they can take their children with them if they decide to move. Here's what you may need to consider if you are considering moving out...
After talking endlessly about trying to make your marriage work, you and your spouse finally decide that the best course of action is to get a divorce. In a no-fault divorce state like Washington, it should not matter who files for divorce first. However, it makes a...
The court finalizes agreements, arrangements and orders regarding complex issues and disputes discussed during divorce proceedings. However, the judge has a more complicated role when the divorce involves domestic violence. In these cases, the court plays a vital part...
It's an urban legend that half of U.S. marriages end in divorce. Some experts say the actual number is closer to 39 percent -- still a high number. Every divorce happens for reasons specific to the spouses, their personalities, circumstances and how they handle...
Alimony is a controversial topic in divorce. The people who pay it often resent the obligation, and the people receiving it often resent being financially dependent on their exes. Still, this kind of financial support can be essential for many Washington residents....
People move for every imaginable reason: career change, retirement, cost of living for a family. Statistics that document who relocates provide fascinating looks into social and economic changes. For example, 30 million people move annually. In 2021, the mean age at...
The year has just begun, but many Washington families have already started planning activities for the year. Going on a family vacation while the kids are out of school is one way for families to spend time together. But, if you are divorced or separated, planning...
While love can come with heartbreak and unfavorable emotions, love should never physically hurt. Unfortunately, this occurs far too often between intimate partners and family members. Domestic violence is a difficult situation to deal with and heal from. Thus, it is...