People are quick to offer advice about divorce, and one frequently shared tidbit is that you need to file for divorce first. But do you really?
Can Your Ex Keep Your Child From Playing Sports?
Whether it’s football or soccer, dance class, martial arts, or chess club; whatever the specific activity, the regulations are similar. If you and your ex can’t agree, a parenting plan helps navigate these waters, in some cases, a modification may be in order.
How Do Personal Injury Settlements Impact Divorce?
Where money comes from in a marriage has a lot to do with who gets it in a divorce. How does this impact a personal injury settlement?
Contested Vs. Uncontested Divorce
What are the primary differences between a contested and an uncontested divorce and which category does your case fit into?
How Discovery Works In Divorce Cases
A great deal of information changes hands during the divorce process. Discovery is the tool through which this happens. Here’s how it works.
You’ve Been Served Divorce Papers, Now What?
What happens when your spouse serves you with divorce papers? It comes with a lot of questions. How do you respond? What do you do next?
How Education Affects Divorce Rates
Education is a big part of most people’s lives. And at least one person believes education impacts divorce and divorce rates.
How Legal Separation Differs From Divorce
Divorce isn’t the only way to end a marriage. In certain cases, legal separation is an option. Here’s what to know about the differences and similarities.
My Ex Works At A Strip Club—Can I Get Custody Of The Kids?
If your ex gets a new job, like one at a strip club, and it jeopardizes your child’s safety and well-being, you may have grounds to modify a parenting plan. But it’s also important to know that, even if you show cause, judges are often reluctant to change a court order once in place.
Sweat Equity In Divorce Settlements
When one spouse increases the value of an asset through sweat equity, who does that belong to? Because Washington is a community property state, the law considers all assets and property as belonging to both spouses. In most circumstances, this includes increased value due to sweat equity.