Columbia Family Divorce Law Blog

When most people think about divorce, they picture the dramatized battles shown on television or in movies. They expect extended, stressful court visits and fights with their spouse over assets.

Divorce is a difficult and emotionally challenging process. Even when two parties are amicable, it is not easy to resolve disputes and come to a reasonable agreement.

By the time that some Washington couples decide to divorce, they may have a very contentious relationship. It might seem that they cannot speak to each other without arguing and it might seem that the only path to divorce is through a lengthy and contested trial.

A common reason why some Washington couples find themselves in family court working through a divorce is an acknowledged lack of communication. Perhaps it’s too much to expect that a couple who could not get along during marriage will suddenly find the magic formula to be able to discuss and resolve areas of disagreement, but that’s exactly what a collaborative divorce requires.

Perhaps your marriage has lasted for many years, but growing differences have caused you and your spouse to consider divorce as the only solution for your unhappy union.

The dissolution of marriage in the state of Washington can be an overwhelming experience, but an uncontested divorce is faster and less expensive than traditional litigation. If you and your spouse are considering options, a divorce in which you can agree on major points should be at the top of your list.

You have now decided to broach the topic of divorce. You and your spouse are in the process of separating and you are trying to determine your next steps.

There’s little doubt that divorce is far less stigmatized than it once was. In our grandparent’s generation, for instance, many couples likely stayed together for a lifetime not necessarily because they were happy but because they could not live with the embarrassment and judgment that divorce often caused.

A recent article addressed the issue of domestic violence affecting women in the state of Washington. Readers may not realize how common the problem of domestic violence is.

The Huffington Post has published its list of the “best” states for divorce. The state of Washington ranked fifth based on ease of filing and filing fee.