The financial impact of a gray divorce may be difficult to overcome, as you have fewer years to recoup the assets lost when your marriage ends. Rebuilding your finances may be even harder if your marriage ends because your partner engaged in acts of financial...
Divorce
What type of divorce is best for you?
Washington law generally allows you to end your marriage for any reason. However, there are many different paths that you might take to accomplish that goal. For instance, you may choose to engage in private talks or head to court to settle property division, child...
What is collaborative divorce, and how does it work?
Married couples in Washington who decide to get divorced have options. If they prefer to avoid traditional proceedings in court, collaborative divorce is one of them. This is how it works and when it’s the best option for you. Collaborative divorce explained...
Is your estranged spouse overspending in Washington?
If you're going through a divorce in Washington, there's a good chance that your spouse's spending habits will cause some problems. Unfortunately, it's common for estranged spouses to continue spending recklessly even after the divorce is finalized, creating a lot of...
10 tips to cope with separating or divorcing parents
Whether in Washington, another state or anywhere in the world, the way you cope with divorce can have a drastic effect on your life. Children of divorcing parents can follow the following helpful tips for living a productive life through this trying time. Remember...
How can you help your teen cope with your divorce?
Teenagers can be significantly impacted upon learning their parents are getting divorced. It’s common for some to be in shock or denial. Others sink into a depression and lose interest in activities. If you and your Washington spouse are divorcing, you can help your...
How divorce can affect your business in Washington
If you intend to file for a divorce or if your spouse is thinking of getting divorced, it's important to contemplate how the process may affect your business in Washington and then take the necessary steps to protect it. After all, you spent a significant amount of...
How to handle social media during divorce
Social media can be an unhealthy environment for people in Washington who are going through a divorce. While the best approach might be to forgo social media altogether until the divorce is finalized, those who want to continue using it should adhere to some...
When you want a divorce, but your spouse does not
The decision to divorce is not an easy one, and when one spouse is reluctant, the process can become even more complicated. If you are a Washington resident who has decided to end your marriage but your spouse is not in agreement, you need to prepare yourself for a...
Your final decree of divorce: understanding what it means
The formal document declaring the termination of a marriage is known as a final decree of divorce. If a divorce case goes to court and the judge issues a ruling, the ruling is deemed official when the judge signs the decree. The court clerk should sign the decree as...