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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.

Can I Still Smoke Weed? Legal Marijuana & Child Custody

Goldberg Jones February 5, 2019 Child Custody, Featured Posts, Spotlight Leave a Comment

This post has been updated. What About Vaping? More and more, instead of smoking marijuana, people choose to vape. This option has ballooned in popularity. As opposed to burning the marijuana and inhaling the smoke, a device heats the cannabis until it releases the active ingredients, which are then inhaled. …

Pet Custody in Washington State

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

In the hearts and minds of pet owners, their furry companions are very much family. This status of full fledged family member can be a major point of contention for divorcing couples. Who gets custody of the dog(s)? If the separating couple wants to share custody, who gets what time …

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, …

Can Ex Keep Your Child From Playing Sports?

Goldberg Jones May 19, 2017 Child Custody, Featured Posts, Spotlight 7 Comments

Kids these days are more active than ever before. Between school and various extracurricular activities, it’s amazing how busy and cluttered children’s schedules become. These are vital outlets for exercise, socialization, and plain old fun. Sports frequently form a large piece of this puzzle. Often these pursuits are so important …

How Legal Separation Differs From Divorce

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

Choosing to end a marriage is a life-changing decision. That one act impacts almost every single part of your life. Divorce is the most common way to end a marital relationship, but it’s not the only one. And it isn’t always the right fit for every situation. In certain circumstances, …

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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 Does Adultery Affect Divorce in WA?

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

Marriage is a complex relationship full of give and take and countless nuances. Many factors go into creating such a union. Conversely, many factors go into breaking one apart. The underlying causes for divorce are rarely simple, but when adultery plays a role, it’s huge. Infidelity represents a massive betrayal …

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 …

Preparing for a Divorce Consultation

Goldberg Jones August 2, 2012 Child Custody, Divorce, Featured Posts, Spotlight Leave a Comment

Meeting with a family law attorney might feel intimidating and overwhelming during this difficult time —but it is an essential step when facing divorce. You can make the most of your consultation by taking steps to prepare.