Columbia Family Divorce Law Blog

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.

There are certain projects the average person can complete satisfactorily on their own without consulting professionals, and there are others where the do-it-yourself mentality may not serve them well. A DIY divorce, for example, may not be in one’s best interests.

Whether you are getting ready to go through the marital dissolution process or already have, issues involving your children need to be addressed carefully. You want to do what is best for them, but you and your ex may not always agree on what that is.