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One of the most crucial tasks in a divorce is protecting your finances. Divorce is a state law matter and you need to understand how your state’s law will apply to you and your specific case. In this blog post, we will concentrate on information about the financial aspects of a divorce. The division of […]

Perhaps you lived together with your partner for years, but you never took the leap to tie the knot. You were both committed—perhaps even more so than the majority of couples you know. But there was never an expensive ring, a formal ceremony, or a license application. Suddenly, an unexpected wrench is thrown into the […]

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 […]

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 […]