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Average Costs of Divorce In Washington

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

Currently the average cost of divorce in Washington is roughly $13,400. With children, the average cost of divorce is $20,100. We take a look at the breakdown of the costs incurred during the divorce process.

They Left, Do I Have to Pay All The Bills?

Goldberg Jones March 25, 2019 Divorce, Finances, Goldberg Jones Radio Leave a Comment

Breakups and divorces lead to all kinds of upheaval in your life. In one fell swoop, nearly everything changes. Finances form a big part of this. Many people struggle to pay all the bills from a single paycheck for the first time in years. So the question often comes up, …

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The New Tax Plan & Divorce: Updated

Goldberg Jones January 4, 2019 Divorce, Featured Posts, Finances, Spousal Support Leave a Comment

“In this world nothing is certain, except death and taxes.” So goes the familiar saying often attributed to Benjamin Franklin. Now that 2018 is officially over, many of us have (hopefully) started thinking about our taxes. Isn’t that fun? With that in mind, we want to remind you of the …

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Does Losing A Job Change Child Support?

Goldberg Jones December 28, 2018 Child Support, Featured Posts, Finances, Goldberg Jones Radio Leave a Comment

Following divorce, child support often becomes one of your biggest ongoing expenses. The courts base the amount on a formula that accounts for many factors. One of the key components is your income. But what happens when you lose your job and have no income? Can you go back to …

Ballpark: What Will This Divorce Cost?

Goldberg Jones December 4, 2018 Finances, Goldberg Jones Radio Leave a Comment

This probably doesn’t come as a shock to you, but divorce is expensive. Filing paperwork, appearing in court, hiring a divorce attorney, all of these come with a price tag. One of the most common questions we hear is: how much does divorce cost? Rick Jones, our founding partner, regularly …

I Work, She Doesn’t: Do I Have to Pay Her Legal Fees?

Goldberg Jones November 28, 2018 Divorce, Featured Posts, Finances, Goldberg Jones Radio, Spousal Support Leave a Comment

Legal fees are a huge part of divorce. Especially in contentious cases, paying for an attorney is one of the biggest expenses in the process. But what if you have to pay your ex’s attorney fees, too? It happens more often than you think. One recent caller finds himself in …

The Awkward Conversation of a Prenup

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

Creating a prenuptial agreement is often a useful, prudent move before marriage. But there’s a stigma attached to these documents. Many people view them as a sign that spouses don’t trust each other or they think a union is doomed to fail. Even though this isn’t necessarily the case, bringing …

Sweat Equity And Divorce Settlements

Goldberg Jones June 8, 2018 Divorce, Featured Posts, Finances, Goldberg Jones Radio Leave a Comment

Every month, our founding partner, Rick Jones, heads up the way and appears on 102.5 KZOK FM on The Danny Bonaduce & Sarah Morning Show. He answers questions from callers on a variety of topics. On a recent show, a man called in asking about protecting assets and sweat equity …

Moving Out During Divorce: What To Know

Goldberg Jones May 18, 2018 Divorce, Featured Posts, Finances, Spotlight Leave a Comment

Your marriage has crumbled, all you do is fight, moving out of your shared home may seem like the most natural idea in the world. It minimizes stress, conflict, and aggravation for you, your spouse, and your kids. By the time you get to the point of ending your marriage, …

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How Do Courts Treat Debt In Divorce?

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

It’s an unpleasant fact of life, but many of us have racked up a significant amount of debt. We’ve got student loans, mortgages, car payments, credit card bills, and more places we owe money. This forms a piece of our marriages as well. We all know finances play a big …

Crowdfunding Divorce? Yes.

Goldberg Jones July 27, 2017 Divorce, Featured Posts, Finances Leave a Comment

Wait, you can get strangers to pay for your divorce? In the modern world, you can get strangers to pay for just about anything. So yes, that also means you can crowdfund your divorce. People typically think of divorce as an expensive endeavor. You have to pay for lawyers, court …

Frequently Asked Child Support Questions

Goldberg Jones August 11, 2016 Child Support, Finances Leave a Comment

In the wake of divorce, child support is one of the biggest expenses many men face. These ongoing payments made by one parent provide for the continued financial benefit of children following the end of a marriage or other relationship. How Does Child Support Work In Washington? Child support continues …

Child Support Arrears

Goldberg Jones April 8, 2015 Child Support, Finances, Goldberg Jones Radio Leave a Comment

If you owe more than $2,500 in back child support, you are ineligible to receive a US passport. This requirement can cause a tricky predicament for fathers that are required to travel internationally for their jobs. During a recent appearance on Life Coach with Danny Bonaduce, a caller from Olympia …