Money and Assets
How to reduce the cost of your divorce
July 7, 2017
Despite its reputation, divorce does not have to cost an arm and a leg. There are several steps you and your ex partner can take to minimize the cost of divorce. Lawyers spend dozens of hours prepping for divorce litigation behind the scenes and this time spent preparing for litigation can result...
College Costs for Divorced Couples
May 19, 2017
If you have children of any age and are seeking a divorce make sure that negotiating college costs is top on your financial priority list. If your children are young, it is easy to overlook the importance of this issue or feel confident that it will sort itself out later. Unfortunately this is of...
Property in Divorce
May 12, 2017
As part of any divorce, property must be divided between the parties. Washington law dictates how the courts go about making this division. Nature of Property: Washington is a community property state, which means that property accrued during marriage is owned by both spouses, with the excepti...
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...