Money and Assets
Trump’s Proposed Transportation Budget Cuts Come at a Time When Seattle Needs Money the Most
March 26, 2017
Trump's “America First” budget outline would throw a major wrench in many proposed transit developments in King County and the greater Puget Sound area. This is coming at a time when Seattle construction and development is at an all-time high with no signs of slowing down. Trump's new blueprint w...
Take Your Client’s Financial Pulse
March 24, 2017
We attorneys often ask our clients "what do you want?" A typical response is either a blank stare - you know that look that your child gives you when you ask if they have completed their homework or chores. Another typical response is vitriolic tirade about the unfairness of life. Either respo...
Trumpcare
March 24, 2017
The GOP unveiled their new healthcare plan last week. For years, conservatives have railed against the Affordable Care Act and vowed to replace it with a better and more affordable alternative. As it turns out, there was no real plan in place and they began scrambling to put something together i...
13 Questions to Ask Before Getting Married
February 26, 2017
Before walking down the aisle with your new spouse it is important to have a heart-to-heart conversation regarding some fundamentals of your relationship. Open, honest and frequent communication with your soon-to-be spouse can pave the way to a wonderful relationship; and the NY Times has some su...
Top Tips for Selling Your Home during Divorce
January 26, 2017
If you are like most couples, your home may be one of your major assets. It can often be difficult when going through divorce to face selling a home together with your ex. Here are some top tips to make your home sale during divorce go smoothly. All about the agent: Spent some time getting ...
Financial Planning for the Blended Family
January 24, 2017
First, congratulations. We love helping families who are coming together. In addition to some of the emotional implications that make come along with blending your family, it is also important to get your financial arrangements in order. Here are some top suggestions before you tie the knot: C...
Who Pays the Student Loan after Divorce?
December 4, 2016
This will likely not come as a surprise; I am a family law attorney and as a lawyer I attended law school… and piled on plenty of student loan debt to do so. But you don't have to be a lawyer to understand that more and more students are graduating under enormous financial burdens associated with...
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...
Own a Business, Better Sign a Pre-Nup
November 1, 2016
A prenuptial agreement is a contract entered into by a couple before marriage. The prenup spells out the property rights of one or both of the parties involved in the case of death or divorce. When you are setting up your business, you may not be considering how your marriage will impact it, but ...
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...