When it comes to matters of the heart, especially your children, there’s nothing harder than a custody dispute. As parents, you want the best for your children, which sometimes means taking your ex-partner to court and battling for custody. Legal counsel is highly important during...
For many cohabiting couples living in Washington State, the home is often the most crucial and valuable asset. Consequently, separating unmarried couples might have concerns about who gets to keep the house. This can be a challenging, emotional, and contentious affair; explore the various aspects...
When a marriage ends, couples face the daunting task of splitting up property. Some couples can come to an agreement about almost everything they need to divide, from their home to their cars and bank accounts. If there is a business or significant assets that...
Washington state provides a special legal status to devoted couples who form a household together: it is called a committed intimate relationship (CIR). Partners who have been together for several years continuously and can show their intent to form a marriage-like relationship may receive some,...
The circumstances surrounding a divorce can already be devastating to you, but the dramatic changes that it can bring to your life do not stop there. As you separate from your spouse, courts will also split property between you. We will inform you on what...
Washington State is a Community Property state so this means that generally speaking all property will be divided equally but with some exceptions. Determining how to divide your property can become a complicated matter. Therefore, it is important to know what property can be divided...