Divorce and Separation
How to know when it’s time to leave your partner?
April 17, 2017
According to psychologists, many people stay in unhappy marriages out of fear or avoidance. If you are contemplating divorce, be honest with yourself about what is holding you back from making that decision. Are you worried you wont find another life partner? Are you worked about how you will fa...
Tips for managing high conflict divorce
April 14, 2017
Writing All communication, no matter how trivial, should be done in writing. Email is preferable to text because email is easily searchable and can be accessed from a variety of different devices. Commit to your parenting plan Follow the tenants of your parenting plan. Treat your parenting pla...
Don’t Listen to Bad Advice
April 8, 2017
Most of the time unsolicited advice is innocuous, but in the case of divorce, advice from well meaning but misinformed people can be harmful. Encouraging acrimony Especially if you feel slighted by your divorce, it is likely that those around you may encourage you to “fight” or be intenti...
Divorce Teaches Us What is Important
April 2, 2017
Divorce isn't happy but divorce can teach us all a whole heck of a lot about happiness. For better or worse, divorce is one of the quickest ways to find out what is important to you. Negotiating a separation from a life partner really puts things into perspective regarding the fragility and unpr...
Are You Sure You Want a Divorce?
March 28, 2017
Divorce isn't something that anyone “wants” but it is frequently presented as a solution to insolvable marital issues. Divorce can be expensive, emotionally draining, and acrimonious. Sometimes divorce really is the best choice, but it is important to consider a few important factors when grappli...
Does Donald Trump Impact Your Marriage?
March 14, 2017
Will our increasingly polarized political climate have a future impact on divorce? Following the election of Donald Trump, there were several viral news stories about women leaving their husbands over their political differences. Is this justifiable? Should there be a marriage vow clause for “in ...
Self Care for Parents
March 6, 2017
Self-Care for Parents in Divorce Susan Stiffelman shared an image in her latest newsletter with the subject “You have permission to rest, and more”. Often parents, particularly parents going through a divorce or trying emotional time forget that they too are human beings that deserve to be...
Pets in Divorce – Don’t Forget about Rover
March 3, 2017
While many people view their pets as furry members of the family, the courts in Washington view domestic pets (such as dogs and cats) as personal property. Unlike children, where a parenting plan is established and custody may be shared. Pets are generally given to one party or the other; with co...
Thinking About Divorce? Top Tips from a Family Law Professional
February 24, 2017
We have already shared our guide to selecting divorce professionals, but perhaps you are not quite ready to move into the divorce category. What should you keep in mind while weighing your options? Our Divorce Attorneys weigh in: No Sudden Moves: Don't relocate from the family home, make larg...
Top 4 Things Your Kids Need During Divorce
January 31, 2017
Divorce brings new obstacles and you may be struggling through this difficult, emotional and transformative time in your life. Being a parent is hard, divorcing can be trying, and we all put so much guilt on ourselves not meeting the perfectionist parenting goals we have while we do the best we ...