Columbia Family Divorce Law Blog

When you think of divorce, you probably think of everything you’ve read in the news or seen in television shows and movies. You imagine couples dramatically fighting things out in court and airing out their personal grievances in a public space.

Many states follow the equitable distribution method for asset division when couples divorce. Washington, however, sets community property as the rule of law, which can be a bit confusing to some.

On the surface, divorce proceedings for high net worth couples are the same as other divorces; assets are disclosed, valued and divided. However, what makes them much different is that many of the assets involved are more complicated.

When dissolving a marriage in Washington, the property division phase of the process can be the toughest part for some residents to get through. You may have ideas of what you want to get out of the divorce, but you may find yourself struggling to get exactly what you need.

When biological parents are capable of providing care for their children, grandparents typically do not have any inherent right for custody or visitation in the state of Washington. Landmark state and federal court decisions give parents substantial Constitutional rights to provide care without interference from others.

As Washington is a community property state, many believe that all assets acquired during a marriage are marital property and subject to division in divorce. However, that is not completely true.

Getting a divorce? Wondering if spousal maintenance will be awarded in your case?

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.

Sharing child custody with an ex can be a challenging situation to navigate. You may not always agree on what is best for your kids, particularly when it comes to who they will live with and where they will live.

If spousal support was included in the terms of your divorce decree, you’d think collecting that support would be pretty easy and straightforward. Unfortunately, for numerous Washington residents, it is anything but.