Navigating the Divorce Process | Goldberg Jones

Dividing The Home In Divorce

Goldberg Jones October 31, 2019 Divorce, Divorce Process Leave a Comment

How do you divvy up the house during a divorce? We look at the steps for valuing your home and how courts may split the asset.

Pro Se Divorce: Should I Represent Myself?

Goldberg Jones May 16, 2019 Divorce, Divorce Process, Featured Posts Leave a Comment

You can choose to represent yourself in divorce proceedings, but is that the smart choice? Here are some benefits and drawbacks of pro se divorce.

Average Costs of Divorce In Washington

Goldberg Jones April 30, 2019 Divorce, Divorce Process, Featured Posts, Finances, Spotlight Leave a Comment

Divorce is expensive, that’s not a surprise, but how much should you expect to pay?

How Long Does Divorce Take?

Goldberg Jones March 5, 2019 Divorce, Divorce Process, Featured Posts Leave a Comment

The minimum amount of time a divorce takes is 90 days, but many factors can make it take much longer.

Pet Custody in Washington State

Goldberg Jones November 29, 2018 Divorce, Divorce Process, Featured Posts, Spotlight Leave a Comment

Many of us consider pets part of the family, but how does the law view them in divorce?

Importance Of Jurisdiction In Divorce

Goldberg Jones April 16, 2018 Divorce, Divorce Process, Featured Posts Leave a Comment

Divorce is one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make. And as you’ll learn, jurisdiction has a major impact on your case.

How To Divorce ASAP

Goldberg Jones January 23, 2018 Divorce, Divorce Process, Featured Posts 3 Comments

By the time you get there, you probably just want your divorce to be over as fast as humanly possible. Uncontested divorce may help.

Legal Separation When Divorce Isn’t An Option

Goldberg Jones October 20, 2017 Divorce, Divorce Process, Legal Separation Leave a Comment

In many cases, legal separation offers many benefits of divorce without having to divorce. Couples legally remain together for a variety of reasons, including religion, financial support, accessing a spouses health insurance, children and more.

How Do Courts Treat Debt And Property In Divorce?

Goldberg Jones September 8, 2017 Divorce, Divorce Process, Featured Posts, Finances Leave a Comment

In a divorce, the court treats shared debt much the same way as it treats assets and other resources, which means that the government views all assets, as well as debts, accrued during the marriage as equally belonging to both spouses.

How Legal Separation Differs From Divorce

Goldberg Jones April 14, 2017 Divorce, Divorce Process, Legal Separation, Spotlight Leave a Comment

While divorce is final and absolute, legal separation is not so definitive. In most cases, it serves as a de facto divorce. For all intents and purposes, the marriage comes to an end, though it remains technically intact.

Ex Won’t Follow The Divorce Agreement?

Goldberg Jones March 24, 2017 Divorce, Divorce Process, Featured Posts, Spotlight Leave a Comment

Once it’s handed down by the proper authorities, your divorce settlement is an official court order. By choosing not to abide by the agreement, your ex risks possible legal problems, including contempt. So the good news it, you have legal recourse.

How To Choose The Best Mediation Style

Goldberg Jones December 1, 2016 Divorce, Divorce Process, Featured Posts 1 Comment

Mediation is an Alternate Dispute Resolution, or ADR, which provides a legal path that isn’t litigation. You can choose from evaluative mediation, facilitative mediation, and transformative mediation.

Protection Orders: What They Are & How They Work

Goldberg Jones October 27, 2016 Divorce, Divorce Process, Featured Posts 2 Comments

It’s common for protection orders to be confused with restraining orders, but there are actually multiple types of protection orders that can be used for a variety of reasons. Domestic violence, no-contact orders, and civil anti-harassment to name a few.

Should I Sign A Joinder?

Goldberg Jones September 13, 2016 Divorce, Divorce Process Leave a Comment

In a divorce, the two parties are the petitioner and the respondent. If the two sides agree to the terms, the respondent can sign a joinder.
Essentially, this individual joins the petition for the dissolution of marriage.

11 Divorce Strategies To Know Before Filing

Goldberg Jones August 3, 2016 Divorce, Divorce Process 1 Comment

Having strategies in place to deal with divorce and all the things that accompany it will put you on the best possible footing. Know the laws, get your financial records together, protect your credit, and more.

How To File For Divorce in WA

Goldberg Jones May 17, 2016 Divorce, Divorce Process, Spotlight Leave a Comment

When most of you think of divorce, you probably imagine dramatic courtroom scenes from movies, bitter spouses fighting over kids and cars and every last detail, and a long, drawn-out process. While reality can certainly resemble this on occasion, at a base level, filing for divorce in Washington isn’t as …

What is Divorce Mediation?

Goldberg Jones July 7, 2015 Divorce, Divorce Process Leave a Comment

Mediation is the process of negotiating with the assistance of a third-party mediator to reach an agreed upon settlement and move forward with the separation without having to litigate.