For many divorcing couples in Washington, property division is the most contentious issue that spouses grapple with. Divorcing spouses with minor children often understand that they need to cooperate for the sake of the children, at least when it comes to settling...
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2 unique challenges you’ll likely face when divorcing later in life
Realizing that divorce is imminent often forces people to take stock of their lives from both a personal and a financial perspective. You may realize that you need to make some major adjustments to your lifestyle or your plans for the future, especially if you are 50...
How do you talk to your fiance about a prenuptial agreement?
Your engagement is a time of breathless anticipation and possibly stressful planning. It is a time when the two of you may be on your best behavior toward one another, trying to show that your upcoming marriage will be a wonderful and meaningful commitment....
Mediation failed: Does that mean you need to litigate?
When you and your spouse decided that divorce was right for you, you both agreed to go into mediation. You tried it for several weeks, but you quickly found that although your spouse agreed to attend, they had no real intention of negotiating with you. At that point,...
Divorce? You might be able to get an annulment
If you didn’t marry when you were sober or you want to erase the fact that you were ever married to your spouse because of lies they’ve told you, an annulment may be right for you. An annulment differs from a divorce because it gives you the option to make it so that...
Navigating divorce from someone with a personality disorder
Divorcing someone with a personality disorder presents a host of challenges. This person can be paranoid, emotionally unstable and have antisocial behaviors; they can be attention-seeking or volatile. Because of these factors, the divorce process can look different if...