How Much Does a Divorce Cost in Washington State?
Every situation is unique, but currently the average cost of divorce in Washington is roughly between $11,000-$12,000 unless you have children, and then the average cost of divorce is $16,000. [...]
What’s the difference between legal separation and divorce in Washington?
If you’ve been having relationship problems in your marriage, you’re not alone. Thousands of Washington couples have experienced similar issues. While no two people resolve their problems in the same [...]
Fighting false allegations in Washington family court
Facing a lie in a courtroom is scary because a judge’s job is to reasonably consider the facts facing them. Absent anything else, a lie in Court carries as much [...]
What to do when served divorce papers in Washington
It’s a beautiful day in Washington. You pour yourself a cup of coffee and are ready to head out to the patio when someone knocks on the front door. You [...]
You can divorce in Washington without litigation
Making the decision to move on in life without your spouse is not something to be undertaken lightly. It’s important to understand the implications of such decisions, especially if you [...]
What happens if you fail to appear at a hearing for divorce or child custody in Washington?
The worst-case scenario here is that the judge will find you in contempt and issue an arrest warrant. Police will show up to your place of work or home and [...]
Big events for divorced parents in Washington
Having kids is a lifelong commitment, not just to the new people in your life but to the other parent as well. No matter what happens with the relationship with [...]
7 Ways to Financially Plan for Divorce
Regardless of why your marriage is ending, separation and divorce will impact your finances in some way. This is why it’s critical to financially plan for divorce as far in [...]
3 things to keep in mind regarding assets in a Washington divorce
When a married couple decides to part ways, they have additional decisions to make, especially if they have had children together. While their reasons for ending their relationship might have [...]