Ending a marriage is delicate and complex, and a business only complicates matters. Here’s how to protect your business in divorce.

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

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.

Divorce or bankruptcy, which should you file first? Every situation is different, and there are many variables, but here’s what to consider.

There’s a lot of information floating around, but how can you differentiate between an urban legend and a scary divorce fact?

People are quick to offer advice about divorce, and one frequently shared tidbit is that you need to file for divorce first. But do you really?

What are the primary differences between a contested and an uncontested divorce and which category does your case fit into?

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

What happens when your spouse serves you with divorce papers? It comes with a lot of questions. How do you respond? What do you do next?

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.

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

Here’s a question we don’t hear often: Can you challenge your custody order if your ex gets a job at a strip club? One of our founding partners, Rick Jones, has a recurring guest spot on the KZOK 102.5 Morning Show, where he tackles family law questions from listeners. This …

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.

“My ex filed for divorce in January. I have requested mediation I don’t know how many times, and she won’t answer, won’t step up to the table, won’t do anything. And this is still dragging on. Is there any way to get her to finalize this, or go to mediation, or just speed things up?”

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.

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

Deciding to end a marriage is a huge choice, and knowing whether or not to hire a divorce lawyer can have a massive impact on the outcome.

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?

So you got drunk in Vegas and woke up married, what do you do? Is annulment an option? If so, how do you proceed with the process?

Different generations have different traits. Obviously. But how each age group views marriage and divorce tells us a lot about them.

Mudslinging and conflict are common occurrences in divorce, but when abuse allegations come into play, that changes things dramatically.

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.

As a rule, the longer the marriage, the more complex the divorce. The other side of that coin is in shorter marriages, divorce can be relatively simple.

While every couple has their own unique reasons to break up, themes do emerge and there are many common reasons for divorce.

If you’re going through a divorce, you may want to hold off making major purchases until the process is over. Here’s why.

What options do you have if you want to divorce but you can’t find your spouse and don’t know where they live?

What makes a good lawyer? What personality traits make up a good divorce attorney? We take a look at the good and the bad.

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

In divorce, arbitration offers an alternative to going to court, presenting arguments, and having a judge rule. But is it the right choice?

Divorce requires the separation of more than just assets and debts. It also requires dealing with often overlooked items, like health insurance.

Because social media has such an impact, it makes sense that it plays a role in our marriages. And often times that also means it plays a role in divorce.