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Challenged by divorce? Consider therapy
A divorce is a challenging time in anyone’s life. You’re ending a relationship, which may be hurtful or upsetting to you, but you also have to figure out the legal aspects of the case. You need to decide how to divide your assets, if spousal support is necessary and...
Getting a divorce? Build a team and prepare
You’re starting to prepare for a divorce, but you know that you’re not familiar with the process or what you need to do to get started. For that reason, you, and many others, may want to turn to an attorney. When you work with an attorney, they will help you start...
How does divorce mediation work?
Depending on your circumstances, you may assume that mediation won’t have any positive benefit on your divorce and relationship as a whole. However, if you’re filing for divorce in the Snohomish County court system, it’s important to note that you’re required to...
Figuring out the division of assets when going through mediation
When getting a divorce, figuring out how to divide certain assets can be difficult. Those wishing to avoid going to court over this may be able to reach property division terms in mediation. Such terms do still need to abide by the laws put forth by the state of...
What to focus on when getting a divorce
Ending a marriage is a difficult thing to go through. It is easy to focus on all the wrong things during the divorce process, which can come back to hurt you in the end. What might Washington residents, like yourself, choose to focus on when working through their...
Estate planning mistakes lead to complications for loved ones
Creating an estate plan is different for everyone. Your plan will depend on your goals for your future, your finances and what you want to happen to your property after you pass. The most basic step in any estate plan is to draft a will, which will allow you to...
Your mental health may affect your child custody arrangements
Mental health problems affect a large number of Washington residents. For most people, these problems are not enough to prevent them from living productive lives or taking care of their families, but for others, they are. When a married couple divorces and one spouse...
What can be learned from the Stuart Scott probate case?
Stuart Scott, the former ESPN announcer, died of cancer in early 2015. Ever since his death, his daughters, co-trustees, ex-wife and Disney have all been fighting about his estate. The probate process has been going on for nearly five years now, and there is concern...
Is divorce on your mind?
There comes a point in many marriages where one or both parties considers walking away from the relationship. If divorce is on your mind, it's okay. Now is the time to find out how ending your marriage will actually affect you down the line. Some people have an idea...
Divorce mediation: To have or not to have legal counsel?
There are a few ways to get through the divorce process. In the state of Washington, mediation is something that courts want to see couples try before they turn to litigation. Mediation involves each party meeting in a neutral location with a neutral third party to...