Columbia Family Divorce Law Blog

The end of a marriage is a complex process, and it can be even more difficult when you and the other party are unable to negotiate terms on your settlement. If there are significant disputes remaining, and you are facing a contested divorce, it may be in your interests to learn more about how you can protect your long-term well-being.

As you consider divorce and its potential implications for your life, you may not want a divorce, but also may not want to remain in living together. Many Washington couples choose to file a Petition for Legal Separation instead, giving themselves the opportunity to live apart with clearly defined rights and duties without a divorce.

Divorce affects so many aspects of a person’s life. One of them includes taxes, which may come as an afterthought compared with bubbling up emotions, child custody matters and claims to assets that surface.

The relocations, the lengthy periods apart and the arguments were factors that led you to pursue the divorce of your spouse, a longtime member of the U.S. military. Among your concerns are whether you can secure a portion of your spouse’s military pension. You can.

Being a grandparent can be a joyous time in your life. You may envision an exciting future of playdates and adventures from the moment they are born.

A common legal issue that arises during a divorce when one spouse is employed by a high tech company is how to divide future stock awards, stock options or similar employee benefits. Clearly stock awards can be a valuable asset, sometimes adding up to millions of dollars.

Divorce will bring many changes in your life, and it is likely you will continue to experience changes well after your divorce is final. There are times when changes in your circumstances can affect your ability to adhere to the terms of your current custody order, which can be frustrating and overwhelming.

For many people in the state of Washington, real estate is their business. This type of business can sometimes unintentionally become a shared asset with one’s spouse.

“Military divorces” are divorces between couples where one or perhaps both individuals are active members of the military. Military personnel have extreme demands on their time and presence, which often require them to move to remote areas or deploy in dangerous situations.

One of the most wonderful days of your life may have been the day you first became a grandparent. Grandparenting provides many of the same joys as parenting but with fewer responsibilities, which means you can enjoy time with and spoil your grandchild.