• posted: Feb. 07, 2019
• Robert N. Getz

The decision to dissolve your marriage is one that you probably took some time to reach. Now that you have, you just want to get the divorce over with as Read More

• posted: Jan. 23, 2019
• Robert N. Getz

When a couple has children and they choose to divorce, figuring out the best custody plan can be a bit of a challenge. The state of Washington, like most other Read More

• posted: Jan. 11, 2019
• Robert N. Getz

A power of attorney — what is it and is it a good thing to have? The truth is, numerous Washington residents can benefit from having POAs, but many people Read More

• posted: Dec. 24, 2018
• Robert N. Getz

In a previous post, this column addressed creating a will. Washington residents who have already done that some time ago may think that their job is done. The truth is, Read More

• posted: Dec. 13, 2018
• Robert N. Getz

When ending one’s marriage, there are a lot of things to think about. One issue often seen in divorce cases in Washington has to do with the marital home. Will Read More

• posted: Dec. 04, 2018
• Robert N. Getz

Several tax impacts of divorce will be changing with the new year. In Washington, getting a divorce takes at least 91 days, so if you are just starting this process, Read More

• posted: Nov. 30, 2018
• Robert N. Getz

Estate planning can be an overwhelming thing. There is a lot to consider. A good place to start the estate planning process is by drafting a will. If you need Read More

• posted: Nov. 16, 2018
• Robert N. Getz

For most couples who are getting ready to end their marriages, the process of doing so is not an easy one. It takes time building a relationship, and it takes Read More

• posted: Nov. 02, 2018
• Robert N. Getz

Washington residents who are ready to end their marriages may not be ready for the financial fallout that may follow. Not only can the divorce process cost quite a bit, Read More

• posted: Oct. 19, 2018
• Robert N. Getz

Losing a loved one is never easy. Divvying up his or her estate can be a pain, particularly if he or she failed to create an estate plan. In the Read More

• posted: Oct. 05, 2018
• Robert N. Getz

If your children are young and you are going through the divorce process, you and your spouse or the courts are expected to come up with a custody plan that Read More

• posted: Oct. 04, 2018
• Robert N. Getz

If you and your ex-spouse both want to handle your divorce peacefully, but aren’t sure how to work past strong emotions, divorce mediation may be a solution. This practice involves Read More

• posted: Sep. 21, 2018
• Robert N. Getz

Losing a loved one is never an easy thing to go through, even if it is really for the best due to age or illness. When it happens, there will Read More

• posted: Sep. 07, 2018
• Robert N. Getz

A good number of Washington residents have social media accounts to which they post photos, videos and their personal thoughts. There is nothing wrong with this as long as one Read More

• posted: Aug. 23, 2018
• Robert N. Getz

When a couple decides to split up and each party goes their separate ways, there are a lot of things, both big and small, to figure out. If the couple Read More

• posted: Aug. 10, 2018
• Robert N. Getz

If you have taken the time to create an estate plan, you probably think you are good to go with no reason to look at it again. The simple truth Read More