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 of what they will be able to walk away with, but the reality of the situation is often very different. An experienced attorney can let you know how the divorce process works in the state of Washington and what kind of settlement you may expect when all is said and done.
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 negotiate settlement terms. While it is possible to go through the entire mediation and divorce process without the assistance of legal counsel, doing so is not necessarily advised.
Electronic wills -- the good and the bad
Living in a digital world, moving from paper to electronic documents seems to be a natural progression. There are times when doing so, however, may not sit quite right with some people. Electronic wills are a good example here, and there are those in Washington and elsewhere who can make a case for or against allowing them.
