When a judge orders alimony in Washington state, the payments typically last around 20–33 percent of the length of the marriage, with a tapered amount as time goes on. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, there may be a time when the ex-spouse responsible for the...
It’s hard to find the courage to defend yourself from an abuser, but never forget that you have rights and ways to protect yourself. For example, when it comes to your living situation, read on to learn why your abusive partner can’t kick you out...
Fights over money are often the biggest fights couples ever have. When couples split, they may argue over whether one partner should support the other financially after a divorce. Courts take several aspects of a couple’s life together to determine whether one partner should support...
When your relationship implodes, you are faced with decisions: If you want to repair your marriage, you can file for a legal separation while you and your partner try to patch things up. A separation can also provide a time buffer that allows you to...
Fathers often (wrongly) assume that they will be the losers when it comes to child custody and visitation in a divorce. But courts in Washington State have long abandoned the notion that they should give mothers precedence when it comes to the children in every...
Washington State requires divorcing parents to file parenting plans that address custody and visitation. Couples experiencing difficulties in their relationships—even if they intend to work them out—should have clear ideas of how they will care for their children in the event of a separation. When...
The COVID-19 pandemic changed the world. For more than a year and a half, the entire world shut down and isolated in their homes. Kids also started doing school remotely, and millions of people lost their jobs. This increase in unemployment had a significant impact...
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many things that were once the norm flipped on their heads. With all the uncertainty in the world and the additional dangers of travel, one essential function the pandemic impacted was co-parenting. As the fallout from COVID-19 continues, families are asking...
Due to the fact that most couples share finances during a marriage, each spouse may not always generate income equally. Should they undergo a divorce, it is possible that one person can be left destitute while the other is economically stable. This is why spousal...
In Washington State, the Family Courts encourage divorced couples with a child to both be involved in raising the child. This means that couples will either work together, or with a family law attorney to create a parenting plan and present it to the Family...