Columbia Family Divorce Law Blog

Is Mediation the Right Process for My Divorce?

Is Mediation the Right Process for My Divorce?

Those who are considering a divorce have more options compared to previous generations. In the past, if the divorcing parties could not develop an agreement on their own, they were left to litigate the matter.


Service and Support: Meeting Child Support Obligations During Active Duty

Service and Support: Meeting Child Support Obligations During Active Duty

Military parents on active duty must manage both their service and their family responsibilities, like child support. It is important for them to keep up with child support payments, even when they are deployed.


What to Expect When Divorcing a Narcissist

What to Expect When Divorcing a Narcissist

After years of mistreatment and coercive control, one spouse may have had enough. They may firmly believe that the other spouse is a narcissist and they want to divorce them as soon as possible.


What Should Service members and Their Spouses Know About Dividing Retirement Benefits?

What Should Service members and Their Spouses Know About Dividing Retirement Benefits?

Military retirement benefits often provide essential support to retired servicemembers and their spouses. This importance often makes them a significant challenge if those servicemembers divorce.


When Might Grandparents Seek Guardianship?

When Might Grandparents Seek Guardianship?

In today’s families, grandparents often step into roles that extend beyond the traditional. They can offer love, support and even primary care for their grandchildren.


What Happens to a Military Pension During a Washington Divorce?

What Happens to a Military Pension During a Washington Divorce?

There are many reasons why service members may end up divorcing their spouses. Infidelity, long periods of separation and simple incompatibility can all lead to a military divorce.


Three Challenges Tech Professionals May Face When They Divorce

Three Challenges Tech Professionals May Face When They Divorce

Technology-related careers have the potential to be quite lucrative. However, they can also be somewhat demanding.


Is Divorce Mediation the Same as Arbitration?

Is Divorce Mediation the Same as Arbitration?

When couples decide to end their marriage, they often seek alternatives to court proceedings. Two common methods are divorce mediation and arbitration.


Ten Things to Do Before Filing for Divorce in Washington

Ten Things to Do Before Filing for Divorce in Washington

Divorce is never easy, but preparing yourself can make the process smoother. This guide provides practical steps before you file for divorce in Washington State.


Four Signs That Your Divorce Could Take a Turbulent Turn

Four Signs That Your Divorce Could Take a Turbulent Turn

While some Washington couples end their marriages amicably, others wind up in prolonged legal battles and heightened stress after their divorce becomes contentious. Recognizing some indicators that a divorce might turn bitter can help you prepare in advance for potential turbulence.