Columbia Family Divorce Law Blog

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.

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.

Many people have heard of mediation, a form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) that we use frequently in our offices and discuss frequently on our blog. However, that is not the only type of ADR that is available for divorcing couples.

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.

Divorce is often emotional and stressful. Mediation can provide a less adversarial way to get through this difficult time. In Washington state, mediation is not just recommended; it is sometimes required by law.

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.

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.

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.

When people think of co-parenting, it’s most often related to a divorced couple. But Washington couples with minor children who separate go through the same challenges as divorced parents.

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.