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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. […]

If you’re contemplating ending your marriage, you may be wondering: How long does a divorce take in Washington State? Due to the mandatory 90-day waiting period, the absolute quickest that a divorce can be finalized is 91 days. Realistically, however, it will take a bit longer for most couples to be granted a divorce in […]

Be Prepared to Prepared to Win a Child Support Modification Case Circumstances like income changes or the child’s needs can necessitate a change in an existing child support agreement. However, depending on what you are trying to adjust and why, winning a child support modification case can be challenging. Therefore, knowing some tips on how […]

Cash-based business is a term that refers to companies that take most or a large percentage of their payments in cash. This setup often involves less documentation than other business structures. However, it can create legal complications and problems with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). During a divorce, a cash-based business can also create additional […]

QUESTION: “What are the unique factors that must be accounted for when negotiating a divorce agreement where there is a special needs child?”  One in five families American households includes a child with special needs. This means that the child has a physical, mental, developmental or emotional condition that requires additional medical care, mental health […]

Child custody can become complicated when one or both parents serve in the military. If you are facing a divorce and you or your spouse is in the armed forces, issues such as deployment must come into play. Understand the special considerations for military custody so you can make a parenting plan that works for […]

It’s becoming increasingly common for couples in Washington to live together without getting married legally. Unfortunately, this can make for some difficulties should the couples decide to go separate ways later on. How can you protect yourself from the financial and legal risks that cohabitating so often poses? In the state of Washington, an increasingly […]