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How Does Division Of Property Work In Washington State?

Goldberg Jones November 20, 2019 Divorce, Divorce Process, Finances, Spotlight Leave a Comment

Types Of Property Division Washington is a Community Property state. Only nine of the fifty states—and Alaska by agreement—in the union adhere to community property statutes. The rest abide by equitable distribution. What Is Community Property? A Community property state views all property and debts acquired during a marriage as …

Dividing The Home In Divorce

Goldberg Jones October 31, 2019 Divorce, Divorce Process, Spotlight 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.

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?

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?

Moving Out During Divorce: What To Know

Goldberg Jones May 18, 2018 Divorce, Featured Posts, Finances, Spotlight 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.

How Do Courts Treat Debt And Property In Divorce?

Goldberg Jones September 8, 2017 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.

How Legal Separation Differs From Divorce

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

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.

Ex Won’t Follow The Divorce Agreement?

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

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

How Does Adultery Affect Divorce in WA?

Goldberg Jones November 11, 2016 Divorce, Featured Posts, Spotlight Leave a Comment

Adultery usually has a catastrophic impact on a marriage, but how big a role does it actually play when it comes to the divorce process?

How To File For Divorce in WA

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

The process of divorce sounds complex and scary, but it doesn’t have to be. Here’s how to file for divorce in Washington state.