Columbia Family Divorce Law Blog

Division of Stock Options in Divorce

Division of Stock Options in Divorce

Divorce is a complex process, especially when a couple has a lot of assets. One area that raises questions is the division of stock options.


What You Can Do to Keep Your Divorce Civil

What You Can Do to Keep Your Divorce Civil

Divorce is an emotionally charged process, and in many cases, it can be contentious. However, it does not have to be if the parties are committed to making it easier for everyone.


Mediation: What Not to Do

Mediation: What Not to Do

Divorce mediation is a less contentious and cost-effective way of reaching agreements and solving problems. It allows the parties, with the help of a mediator, to work together and hopefully reach a mutually agreeable solution.


Protect Your Interests and Health If You Divorce a Narcissist

Protect Your Interests and Health If You Divorce a Narcissist

Many people in Washington spend years in therapy after breaking out of a relationship with a narcissist. This is true even for those who were in a dating relationship as opposed to a marriage.


Will You Be Able to Get a Contested or Uncontested Divorce?

Will You Be Able to Get a Contested or Uncontested Divorce?

It is incredibly difficult to make the decision to end your marriage. Even if you are certain this is the best choice for your future, it is not simple to walk through the process of extricating your life from your partner’s life.


Make the Most of Mediation in Your Divorce

Make the Most of Mediation in Your Divorce

Most people are not keen toward the idea of going to court to haggle over issues like child custody, property division or spousal support. A courtroom is a public place, and it’s understandable that you’d want to keep your family matters as private as possible.


Using Alternative Dispute Resolution Methods for Your Divorce

Using Alternative Dispute Resolution Methods for Your Divorce

The end of a marriage is an emotional and often complex time for a family. It will bring changes for everyone, including yourself and your kids, and you will want to minimize complications and problems as much as possible.


Three Benefits of Divorce Mediation

Three Benefits of Divorce Mediation

In Washington and throughout the country, many families have undergone significant strain in recent years. Such strain has often included adverse health conditions, employment loss, financial woes and relationship problems.


How to Best Prepare for Your High-Asset Divorce

How to Best Prepare for Your High-Asset Divorce

Whenever a couple decides to end their marriage, it can create a lot of stress, uncertainty, complications and sleepless nights for each spouse involved. This can especially be true if you are considering or going through a high-asset divorce.


You Don't Have to Go to Court in Order to Divorce

You Don't Have to Go to Court in Order to Divorce

One of the most common concerns people have regarding their divorce is whether they will have to go through the stress and complication of a court proceeding. It is not easy to navigate a divorce, and the prospect of having to discuss your life in such a public setting can be distressing.