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When a marriage is over, divorcing couples must agree to the terms that will govern their post-divorce lives. These include property division, child custody and support, and alimony (spousal support). Some couples can work together amicably to come to terms on these issues, while others...

A broken marriage, child custody disputes, disagreements over interests in family businesses and/or accounts and fights over community property are all matters that require the assistance of an experienced family lawyer. Choosing the right lawyer to represent you can make the difference between an acceptable...

Divorce can bring out the worst in people. Suddenly, someone who didn’t care much about material possessions insists on taking all the wedding silver, or an inexpensive souvenir of a long-past vacation becomes a dealbreaker for both partners when negotiating property division. Holding your emotions in...

Washington state courts emphasize the best interests of children when examining proposed divorce settlements and in determining child support. They will look at a couple’s combined gross income, remove allowable deductions, and arrive at an amount each parent should pay that the court deems fair...