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what is no-fault divorce

Is Washington A No-Fault Divorce State?

Goldberg Jones January 30, 2023 Divorce, Featured Posts Leave a Comment

It’s the stuff movie melodrama: trapped in a loveless marriage, your spouse doesn’t want to divorce. But don’t worry Washington is a no-fault divorce state.

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Are Divorce Records Public In Washington State?

Goldberg Jones January 23, 2023 Divorce, Divorce Process, Featured Posts Leave a Comment

Are divorce records public? How do you acquire them? And how easy is the process? We answer these questions and others below.

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Child Support Modification: How To Change A Support Order

Goldberg Jones January 17, 2023 Child Support, Featured Posts, Spotlight Leave a Comment

Like trying to alter most court-issued decrees, child support modification in Washington isn’t particularly easy, but it is possible.

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Ways People Damage Their Own Divorce Cases

Goldberg Jones January 10, 2023 Divorce, Featured Posts Leave a Comment

People often do things that damage their own divorce cases. Common issues include: Filing before they’re ready. Agreeing to unfavorable terms. Taking bad advice. Moving out without considering the ramifications, and more.

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My Ex Refuses To Cooperate

Goldberg Jones December 28, 2022 Divorce, Featured Posts, Goldberg Jones Radio Leave a Comment

When spouses work together, it streamlines the divorce process. On the other hand, when they refuse to engage and drag their feet at every turn…

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Who Pays Support If Your Wife Has Another Man’s Baby?

Goldberg Jones December 13, 2022 Divorce, Featured Posts, Paternity Leave a Comment

Child support is a big issue in divorces, but what if your ex has another man’s baby? Who’s responsible for the kid then?

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Can Child Support Payments Continue Past 18?

Goldberg Jones November 9, 2022 Child Support, Featured Posts 8 Comments

In general, child support ends when the child in question turns 18 or finishes high school. That’s not always the case, however, and here are three cases where child support past 18 continues.

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Will Courts Split Custody and Separate Siblings?

Goldberg Jones October 19, 2022 Child Custody, Featured Posts 1 Comment

Divorce throws a child’s world into upheaval, but what about cases of split custody? Will the court really separate siblings?

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Can Your Ex Keep Your Child From Playing Sports?

Goldberg Jones October 6, 2022 Child Custody, Featured Posts 8 Comments

Sports are important to a lot of kids, but can your ex step in and stop your child from playing sports or participating in other activities?

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When Is The Best Time To Divorce?

Goldberg Jones September 15, 2022 Divorce, Featured Posts 2 Comments

When it comes to ending a marriage, timing is everything. Here’s what to consider when determining the best time to divorce.

How Discovery Works In Divorce Cases

How Discovery Works In Divorce Cases

Goldberg Jones September 8, 2022 Divorce, Featured Posts Leave a Comment

A great deal of information changes hands during the divorce process. Discovery is the tool through which this happens. Here’s how it works.

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What Jobs Have The Highest Divorce Rates?

Goldberg Jones August 25, 2022 Divorce, Featured Posts Leave a Comment

Jobs and employment status often play a big part in divorce. But what jobs have the highest divorce rates? And which jobs have the lowest divorce rates?

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Divorce in Washington: How Long Does It Take?

Goldberg Jones August 12, 2022 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.

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Passports, Custody, and International Travel

Goldberg Jones August 11, 2022 Child Custody, Featured Posts 1 Comment

Your ex planning to take the kids out of the country can be a scary proposition. Knowing your rights and legal options will help put your mind at ease.

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What’s In A Washington State Parenting Plan?

Goldberg Jones July 13, 2022 Child Custody, Featured Posts Leave a Comment

What does a parenting plan include? After a divorce, this document lays out all of the custody, residential time, and visitation regarding your children.

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Pet Custody Laws in Washington State?

Goldberg Jones June 29, 2022 Divorce, Divorce Process, Featured Posts, Spotlight 1 Comment

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

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How To Ask For Divorce

Goldberg Jones June 22, 2022 Divorce, Featured Posts 4 Comments

You’ve tried everything you can to fix your broken marriage, but nothing works. It’s time. But there’s one looming question: how do I ask for divorce?

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Washington State: How To Split Debt In Divorce

Goldberg Jones June 8, 2022 Divorce, Divorce Process, Featured Posts, Finances, Spotlight Leave a Comment

The division of property plays a big role when it comes to ending a marriage, but it’s also important to know how courts treat shared debt in divorce.

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Does Divorce Hurt Your Credit? Rebuilding Finances After Divorce

Goldberg Jones April 27, 2022 Divorce, Featured Posts Leave a Comment

Keeping track of your money is important all the time, but taking steps to rebuild finances after divorce is especially vital moving forward.

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Dos & Don’ts To Protect Custody and Visitation

Goldberg Jones April 19, 2022 Child Custody, Featured Posts Leave a Comment

The most harrowing part of many divorces is the fight for child custody and visitation. Here are some dos and don’ts to strengthen your case.

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Cost of Divorce In Washington State

Goldberg Jones March 30, 2022 Divorce, Divorce Process, Featured Posts, Finances 2 Comments

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

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Child Custody Hearing: What To Expect

Goldberg Jones March 23, 2022 Child Custody, Featured Posts 3 Comments

Child custody hearings are hugely important, but what should you expect? What questions will you be asked? How do you need to prepare?

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Pro Se: Can You Represent Yourself In Divorce?

Goldberg Jones March 9, 2022 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.

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How COVID-19 Affects Divorce, Child Custody, And Support Payments?

Goldberg Jones February 17, 2022 Divorce, Divorce Process, Featured Posts Leave a Comment

In the last few weeks there have already been significant changes that affect the Divorce and Family Law process. With temporary court closures, it means our efforts now focus on alternative methods of dispute resolution such as Mediation, or binding Arbitration.

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How Is Child Support Calculated in Washington?

Goldberg Jones January 20, 2022 Child Support, Featured Posts, Spotlight Leave a Comment

Following divorce, parents face a number of new issues, one of which is child support. But how does the state calculate child support?

Is Inheritance Considered Separate Property in Divorce?

Goldberg Jones January 10, 2022 Divorce, Featured Posts 4 Comments

If you don’t shield your inheritance properly, you stand to lose a substantial amount when it comes to divorce and the division of property.

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How Does Legal Marijuana Affect Child Custody?

Goldberg Jones December 13, 2021 Child Custody, Featured Posts, Spotlight Leave a Comment

Though marijuana use in Washington State is now legal, it carries a stigma, and, like it or not, can still impact child custody cases. Here’s how.

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5 Co-Parenting Strategies For Divorced Parents

Goldberg Jones December 6, 2021 Child Custody, Featured Posts 1 Comment

You may never want to see your ex again after the divorce, but when there are kids, co-parenting is a way of life. Here’s how to survive.

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Sweat Equity In Divorce Settlements

Goldberg Jones November 29, 2021 Divorce, Featured Posts, Finances Leave a Comment

Sweat equity can increase the value of shared assets, which often impacts divorce settlements.

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How Does Moving Out Affect Divorce?

Goldberg Jones November 3, 2021 Divorce, Featured Posts, Finances Leave a Comment

Moving out of a shared home can have a negative impact on your divorce in a number of ways. It’s important to know the impact this decision can have.

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Divorce Jurisdiction: Where You File Matters

Goldberg Jones October 27, 2021 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.

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Keeping A Custody Exchange Civil

Goldberg Jones October 5, 2021 Child Custody, Featured Posts Leave a Comment

If you have kids, custody exchanges after divorce are going to be a fact of life. They’re not always easy, but here are some ways to keep things civil.

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How To Dress For Court

Goldberg Jones September 29, 2021 Divorce, Featured Posts Leave a Comment

Right or wrong, many people look at you and immediately judge your appearance, which is why how you dress for court is so important to your case.

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Why Having a Father is Important

Goldberg Jones September 19, 2021 Child Custody, Featured Posts, Paternity Leave a Comment

We all know that parents have a huge impact on a child’s life, but why is it important for kids to have fathers present and accounted for?This isn’t to say a child is raised without a father can’t be happy and successful, it’s about increasing the odds.

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Right Of First Refusal In Divorce

Goldberg Jones July 20, 2021 Child Custody, Featured Posts 5 Comments

When it comes to child custody, what is a right of first refusal, and how does it impact how much time you spend with your kids?

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What to Do When Your Ex Won’t Follow Court Orders

Goldberg Jones June 30, 2021 Divorce, Divorce Process, Featured Posts, Spotlight 1 Comment

Just because you have a divorce agreement down on paper, that doesn’t mean everyone will automatically play by the rules.

Can You Be Kicked Out Of Your House During Divorce?

Goldberg Jones May 10, 2021 Divorce, Featured Posts, Goldberg Jones Radio Leave a Comment

“I am so over my husband right now. Next time he’s on the road for work, can I move out all his stuff and change the locks? I’m tired of the whole thing.”

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Does Washington State Have Common-Law Marriage?

Goldberg Jones May 7, 2021 Divorce, Featured Posts Leave a Comment

The short answer is no, Washington doesn’t allow common-law marriage. As usual, however, the real answer is more complicated.

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Divorce Rates By Education Level

Goldberg Jones March 23, 2021 Divorce, Featured Posts Leave a Comment

Education is a big part of most people’s lives. And at least one person believes education impacts divorce and divorce rates.

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How Are Protection Orders Used in Divorce?

Goldberg Jones October 27, 2020 Divorce, Divorce Process, Featured Posts 2 Comments

In Washington, protection orders serve to guard against abuse, stalking, and harassment. Here’s what you need to know about them.

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Preparing for a Divorce And Child Custody Consultation

Goldberg Jones January 24, 2020 Child Custody, Divorce, Featured Posts 1 Comment

The initial consultation is an opportunity to get your questions answered and help you better understand how your circumstances affect the divorce process.

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My Son Wants To Move In With Me, Can He?

Goldberg Jones August 7, 2019 Child Custody, Featured Posts, Goldberg Jones Radio Leave a Comment

My teenage son doesn’t want to live with his mom anymore, can he move in with me? Does the court take his desires into account?

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Dating After Divorce

Goldberg Jones July 10, 2019 Divorce, Featured Posts Leave a Comment

In part two of “dating after divorce,” Torr Lindberg shares some tactics to help you comfortably segue back into the dating scene.

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What Is The Washington Division Of Child Support?

Goldberg Jones April 16, 2019 Child Support, Featured Posts Leave a Comment

The Washington Division of Child Support is key to enforcing support orders. Here’s how it works.

how do I alter child support if my ex won't show up to meetings

Ex Keeps Dodging Our Meetings To Alter Child Support

Goldberg Jones December 12, 2018 Child Support, Featured Posts, Goldberg Jones Radio Leave a Comment

Modifying a child support order is tough enough in the best cases, but what if your ex keeps dodging scheduled meetings?

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The Awkward Conversation of a Prenup

Goldberg Jones November 21, 2018 Divorce, Featured Posts, Finances, Goldberg Jones Radio Leave a Comment

Starting the conversation about a prenuptial agreement can be awkward, but it’s an important one to have.

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Digital Snooping in Divorce

Goldberg Jones September 8, 2018 Divorce, Featured Posts Leave a Comment

Snooping tools have certainly changed. Such digital snooping continues to have an ever-growing impact on divorce and the aftermath.

6 Best Ways To Celebrate Divorce

6 Best Ways To Celebrate Divorce

Goldberg Jones July 14, 2017 Divorce, Featured Posts 2 Comments

Most of us think ending a marriage is a sad, somber event. It often is, but not always. Here are some fun, festive ways people choose to celebrate divorce.

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