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Many divorcing couples never have to see each other again. That’s probably not going to be the case if you share kids. You will need to work together for years to raise your children and perhaps support them in their adult life. The extent of your cooperation will...
Detecting any assets your spouse hides during your divorce will be crucial to getting the division of assets that corresponds to you. Unfortunately, there may be occasions when a spouse attempts to hide assets, which can devalue your divorce settlement. Outlined...
When contemplating family law, divorce often comes to mind as a prominent aspect. While divorce is undoubtedly a significant facet of family law, it merely scratches the surface of the multifaceted issues encompassed within this legal arena. Family law delves into matters that arise before, during, and after a divorce. Here’s a glimpse into some common family law issues and…
Parents need to follow a child support order, and a judge might hold them in contempt if they don’t. Before making this finding, however, a judge will send an order to come into court and show cause for why you don’t deserve a contempt finding. If you receive an order to show up for a hearing, you are probably curious…
Some fathers drop out of their children’s lives and feel they shouldn’t have to pay child support. Others want to pay but have no income, either because of difficult economic circumstances or because they are incarcerated. Generally, fathers are expected to financially support their children. This duty applies regardless of whether you want to see your children. Washington doesn’t want…
If you live in the Tacoma area and are considering a legal separation, you might be wondering if you will be protected financially in the same way that you would be if you filed for divorce. Under Washington State law, it is possible to obtain a legal separation that provides all of the benefits and rights as a divorce without…
Everyone enters into a marriage hoping that it will last forever. However, this isn’t always the case. Almost half of all marriages in the United States end in divorce. The fact that divorce is so common doesn’t ease the pain. The best friendships have been ruined following a nasty divorce. The pain, anger, and frustration of the process can bring…
While divorce is common in Tacoma, the processes vary depending on the specifics of your case. If you were in a short-term marriage with no kids, your divorce would likely be fast and uncomplicated. In long-term marriages, however, there may be plenty of hurdles to overcome. They include marital debt, underage kids, and property entanglements. In addition, uncontested divorce cases…
Child support is an obligation of both parents. It’s one that must be fulfilled in order to ensure the continued wellbeing, health, and growth of a child or children even after a marriage has ended. In some cases, collecting this money becomes necessary when a non-custodial parent moves out of state or even the country. Collecting child support can become…
Dissolution of a marriage, also called divorce, is the formal, legal termination of a marriage by a judge. A dissolution of marriage ends your legal status as husband and wife. A divorce, unlike an annulment, does not “delete” the union as though it never existed. Instead, it is a legal end to the marriage, which is necessary if you or…