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Marriage marks the beginning of a partnership that joins not just families and dreams but also the finances of two people. Managing money within a marriage can be complicated, sometimes leading to disagreements and misunderstandings. Thus, many legal and financial...
In Washington state, specific state laws govern divorce. If you're going through this process, it's crucial to understand these laws and how they may influence the outcome of your divorce. One critical aspect of these laws is the division of property. Washington...
In a state where equitable distribution controls property division, your prompt action can be critical to saving your business during a divorce. Because Washington family courts do not split assets equally, your spouse can wind up with a bigger share of what you've...
Owing child support can be emotionally challenging. Sometimes, these obligations lead to feelings of guilt, frustration and even resentment. It is helpful for parents who owe support to review key emotional considerations and strategies to navigate this complex...
Washington is a community property state, which means that its courts only divide marital property fairly between divorcing spouses. Accordingly, assets each spouse separately owns will not be part of the division. However, this rule is not absolute. There are...
Divorce can be difficult for Washington couples. There are many issues that need to be navigated and with lingering animosity from the breakdown of the relationship, it can be complicated to try and forge workable solutions. While this is often viewed in the context...
Longer life expectancy, ever-shifting societal norms or the empty nest syndrome about a newfound marital focus after a grown child leaves home all contribute to the gray divorce phenomenon. If you are 50 years or older and your decadeslong marriage is on the brink of...
Marriage is no longer the norm for many modern couples. Nowadays, more couples are choosing to live like a married couple or have children together without saying “I do.” The problem is that ending this kind of marital-like relationship can lead to many difficulties...
As people focus more on their careers and personal goals, settling down for marriage may no longer be a priority. Kirkland, for example, has a relatively high population of young professionals who may choose to delay marriage or forgo it altogether. As of 2021, the...
The number of unmarried couples delaying or altogether forgoing marriage is rising. A key finding in a Pew Research Center study shows that 59% of US adults, ages 18-44, have experienced cohabitation. Several Americans, including those in the state of Washington,...