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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...
There are many emotions that people go through when they divorce in Washington. They may be angry, depressed, shocked and experience other emotions as well. While they are dealing with these emotions, they still need to make very important decisions that will affect...
You and your spouse have decided your marriage is over and you have separated. Still, now that you are living apart, what happens to your shared property? Where will your kids live? You know that these issues will be resolved during the divorce process, and once the...
If you pay child support in Washington, the amount owed is based on a statutory formula. There is no statutory formula for calculating alimony, referred to as maintenance in Washington. This gives courts more discretion in deciding how much maintenance to award and...