Divorce is a contentious subject for most people. It often carries with it negative associations about angry spouses, bitter fights, money problems, and long days in court.
3 Things to Know About Divorce and a Child’s College Savings
When a couple has a child together, planning for the future is an important element of child-rearing and a college savings account may come into play. Unfortunately, when the parents decide to divorce, the original college savings plan could be … Continue reading
Spousal Maintenance: Keeping Everyone’s Financial Situation Fair
As you go through the divorce process, you may start to wonder about alimony or spousal maintenance. Having to give money to an ex-spouse is often the cause of arguments and actual fights over the divorce proceedings. Many people are … Continue reading
Getting Divorced? Break It to Your Kids Gently
Whatever your situation or reasons for getting divorced, this life event isn’t an easy thing to handle. And if you and your spouse have children, your separation becomes a little more complicated. While a family law attorney handles the legal aspects of … Continue reading
How to Keep Your Social Media Safe During a Divorce
No two divorces are exactly alike, but mutual respect is an important tool to keep the peace in any struggle over aspects such as child custody or child support. Unfortunately, social media is sometimes abused by angry spouses who want to lash out at each other over perceived wrongs.
Getting Divorced? 3 Types of Social Media Posts to Avoid Making
Making the decision to divorce someone you once loved can be incredibly challenging, which is why you might turn to family and friends for support. Unfortunately, talking about your divorce online can cause a long list of problems, since social … Continue reading
Are There Financial Benefits to Divorce?
Most of the time, people associate divorce with expenses. You are not only dividing assets and income but also covering the cost of the legal procedure itself. And for cases with prolonged custody disputes or cases with complex estate history, … Continue reading
Postnuptial Agreements: What Married Couples Need to Know
Prenuptial agreements are a common legal way for individuals to protect their personal financial security and interests before entering into a marriage. However, while many couples get married without getting a prenup, they might later wish for a way to … Continue reading
5 Things Divorcing Couples Should Understand About Washington Parenting Laws
If you have children and are requesting a dissolution of marriage (divorce), annulment, or legal separation in the state of Washington, a family court judge will have authority over the decisions that affect your kids’ wellbeing. Here’s what you should … Continue reading
Situations Where 50-50 Joint Custody May Be a Good Option for Families
Figuring out custody can be the most challenging part of a divorce. However, it doesn’t mean that you can’t peacefully parent. In fact, conscientious parents prioritize the well-being of their children throughout the divorce, and that may mean making tough … Continue reading