Parents in Washington often face continued legal challenges after divorce in matters regarding their children. Child support guidelines are a topic of main interest. These guidelines vary by state, and understanding the determining factors a Washington court will use to make such decisions is often crucial toward obtaining a positive outcome.
Protecting business interests in a high asset divorce.
Washington business owners may face some particularly challenging situations with regard to companies started before marriage should the marriage later end in divorce. Many times, one spouse has entered a marriage as a business owner and continues to build upon the business without input or assistance from the other spouse. Later, if the couple divorces, the spouse who owns and runs the business may be forced to pay out half of its value to the other spouse in a high asset divorce.
