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We have discussed common-sense steps you can take to protect yourself financially when going through a divorce. Now we’ll look at some common financial mistakes. A good divorce attorney can help you avoid these pitfalls. Contact us today for a consultation! MORE COMMON FINANCIAL MISTAKES TO AVOID IN A DIVORCE 1. Spending Money Out of […]

Ten Steps to Protect Your Finances During a Divorce Your divorce agreement will help determine your financial future. Here are ten of the most common financial mistakes made during divorce and how to avoid them. 1. Consider legal fees: Divorce can be expensive, especially if you and your spouse can’t agree. Make sure that you […]

Blending families can beautify life and make it a lovely journey once again. But a myriad of estate planning issues can spring up in the unfortunate event of divorce, incapacitation, or death. The good news? This article highlights how you can plan your estate and make robust changes upon divorce.  What Is Your Best Choice for Estate […]

It’s odd to talk about having an advantage when it comes to a life moment as delicate and complicated as divorce. However, getting the upper hand over your soon-to-be ex-spouse can save you a lot of emotional and financial stress down the road. You may think that it’s really not that important who files for […]

Marriage is a financial union that brings together the savings, debts, and long-term investments of two individuals. By the time of divorce people’s finances are often intertwined and entangled in a mess that only a DC court can unravel. This means that in addition to the emotional toll of witnessing a union that you’ve built […]

Divorce is an unpleasant process no matter how much you spin it. There’s paperwork, lawyers, and the anxiety of dealing with your future ex. On top of all that, there’s the financial toll that comes with the process, which begs the question: How much does a divorce cost in WA? If you are preparing to […]

17 million. That’s the number of unmarried partners living together in the United States as of 2017, up from 6 million in 1996. If anything, these figures point to the fact that more and more couples now prefer to live together instead of tying the knot. Despite the bad rap that marriage gets in some […]

Is Washington a 50/50 State for Divorce? The Fate of Your Marital Property Post Divorce Yes, Washington is a 50/50 divorce state, but  very few people know precisely what this means.  Do you get to keep that Chevy you bought a year before your marriage? What about Grandpa’s inheritance, and does 50/50 means everything is […]

In April 2012 the Pennsylvania legislature enacted an amendment to the Child Custody Law. The amendment is numbered SB 1167 and went into effect on June 11. SB 1167 helps explain a provision of the Custody Law that addresses how courts should consider criminal convictions in custody cases. The section of the Custody Law pertaining […]

Washington, D.C. is a unique place to file for divorce due to its unique court system. Unlike other states, the District of Columbia does not have a family or domestic court. Instead, residents must file for divorce in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. The process of filing for divorce in Washington, D.C. […]