Child support can be an incredibly stressful and contentious process. However, the bottom line is that your child deserves the financial benefits they would enjoy from both parents had they stayed together. While this is not possible to replicate entirely when the combined income is now supporting two households, they deserve your best efforts. Learn...
Family Law
If you are considering a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement, you may be holding back for fear of the cost. While it can be expensive, the cost often rises in proportion to the assets you have to protect, arguably making it more important to do so. In this situation, many people ask: “how much does a...
Finding the right state to file for divorce depends on more than where you currently live. Courts generally consider residency requirements, where your spouse resides, where the marriage was established, and whether another court has already accepted jurisdiction. Filing in the appropriate can affect issues such as property division, child custody, spousal support, and the...
Businesses in the technology sector often offer non-cash benefits and incentives to employees. Particularly prominent are stock options and as such, you may be wondering what the true cost of divorce might look like. In a divorce, many assets are relatively easy to divide. But stock options can be difficult to valuate and divide, particularly...
Although divorce is a legal process involving court filings, financial disclosures, and important decisions, understanding the basics can make it feel more manageable. The answers below address common spousal support questions related to filing for divorce, dividing property, and resolving matters involving children in Washington. This means every state handles the particulars of divorce a...
Long-distance co-parenting can be challenging, but it is often possible with careful planning and commitment to putting your child’s needs first. Whether a parent relocates for work, military service, or family reasons, a detailed parenting plan and consistent communication can help maintain strong parent-child relationships across state lines. In some cases, even interstate and international...
Children who live with both parents at least one-third of the time do better in school and have better social skills. Research from the American Coalition for Fathers & Children clearly demonstrates that children benefit from shared residential custody, even when their parents aren’t on friendly terms. One way to minimize conflict after a divorce...
Those going through a divorce generally have two main concerns. First, if children are present, parents may be concerned about child custody and child support issues as well as how the process will impact their emotional development. The next concern likely centers around how assets will be split. This is decided during the property division...