Divorce and Separation
Parenting Plan
November 15, 2016
Every person, every family, and every divorce is unique. Gone are the days where everyone is stuck in the “every Wednesday and every other weekend” rut. While this arrangement may work for some, in the modern age attorneys and families can work together to craft unique parenting arrangements that...
Divorce Derailing Retirement
November 2, 2016
The baby boomer generation has been divorcing at alarming rates for the past decade or so. In fact, divorce rates over the age of 50 have doubled in the past 20 years. Middle-aged divorce, especially divorce after 50, can have an incredibly detrimental impact on retirement. Women are disp...
Divorce, Social Security and Remarriage
October 31, 2016
Social security is often misunderstood. Many clients struggle to understand their own benefits, let alone their spouse, or ex spouse's. Unfortunately, this means many Americans are failing to receive their full benefits. According to a survey conducted by MassMutual more than 55 percent of Americ...
Transgender Kids in Divorce
October 27, 2016
On every parenting plan is a little box to mark, indicating which parent (or combination of parents) has the right to decide on medical care for their child after a divorce is complete. With older children, their own wishes may come into play, but until they are 18 kids will have to seek parental...
How Do I Start a Divorce in King County?
October 26, 2016
In order to file for divorce in King County you will need to file a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage. You can do this together, through an uncontested divorce by having your ex sign a joinder to your petition. However, if you do not agree on all the issues, you will be filing a contested divo...
Top Divorce Mistakes
October 19, 2016
As experienced family law attorneys here in Washington we have seen many different types of divorce. Unfortunately, without a background in divorce some people fall into a few patterns of mistakes. Keep an eye out for these divorce pit-falls. Lack of Knowledge: Big financial mistakes can happe...
What About the Beloved Family Pet?
October 15, 2016
Divorce is never easy but it is especially complicated when you share responsibility for living creatures with your spouse. There are legal guidelines in place to navigate child custody but what about pet custody? Ever increasingly couples share pets instead of children. This presents a difficult...
7 Lessons from Divorce
October 7, 2016
Yesterday April Meadow Stallings opened up about her divorce to the Guardian in this beautiful piece. Emotionally and physically traumatized by her divorce she puts together a list of the “Seven things I wish I'd known before my divorce.” They are wonderful lessons for anyone contemplating divorc...
Is a Bulldog Right for You?
September 30, 2016
In my practice I often hear that clients are looking for a “fighter”, for a “bulldog” lawyer, who will be aggressive and tough about standing up for your rights. I get it. Emotions run high in divorce and often a person's first reaction is to want to dig in deep or to get revenge in an interest o...
Managing Retirement and Divorce
September 30, 2016
We appreciate that divorce can be complicated. Even where parties agree on all the issues it can be important to speak with a family law attorney regarding some of the more “hidden” aspects of divorce. Many clients have a firm grasp and understanding of their personal property; one person gets gr...