Dividing property during a Washington divorce can come with heavy emotions and anxiety. For some people, it is difficult to part with assets and property accumulated during years of marriage. In any case, it is important to know how the courts divide property during...
Property Division
3 ways to divide home equity in a divorce
When your Washington marriage comes to an end and you and your spouse own a home together, you need to figure out what to do with it. Depending on the length of your marriage, among other variables, you may have amassed a considerable amount of equity in your home....
Protecting assets in a Washington divorce
Community property division rules apply when a person files for divorce in Washington. This typically means that both spouses own equal shares of all marital property and that the judge overseeing their divorce will split assets 50/50. This state is one of only nine...
Washington operates under community property laws in divorce
In most cases, once a family law judge finalizes a Washington divorce, the possibility of modifying the terms of the order has passed. While there are limited circumstances in which a post-divorce modification may be granted, it is best to make sure one irons out all...
Washington is a minority state when it comes to property division
As 2019 gets underway, many Washington spouses will be among others across the country who file for divorce. This state is one of nine that uses community property division rules. It is critical that anyone headed to court first makes certain he or her understands...
Court orders Harry Macklowe to sell artwork to generate funds
Washington readers who follow celebrity news headlines may be familiar with a divorce situation that has been ongoing for years now. Harry and Linda Macklowe have been unable to achieve an amicable settlement, and the court has stepped in to help the situation along....
Are you prepared to split community property 50/50 in divorce?
A number of important decisions must be made during divorce proceedings. That's especially true if there are child custody issues to resolve. Washington is a community property state, which means the assets (and debts) that you've accumulated with your spouse...
Keep Washington business assets safe in divorce
No one likes to think about divorce when he or she is planning to marry. However, in some circumstances, such as when the person also happens to be a Washington business owner, it is a wise business decision to think ahead and to not ignore the possibility that any...
When Washington property division problems involve hidden assets
Many Washington spouses encounter challenges when navigating the family justice system, especially regarding divorce. It's never an easy process, and when one spouse is out to get revenge on the other or is trying to gain the upper-hand in property division...
Washington is a minority state regarding property division
If you're preparing to file for divorce in Washington anytime soon, there are several things you know regarding state laws that govern such issues. This state is one of only nine in the nation that continue to regulate property division proceedings in divorce...