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...
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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...
Many people delay or avoid divorce because they fear the cost. However, this is rarely the safest or healthiest decision, and money should not stop you from prioritizing your happiness and wellbeing or that of your children. In this situation, many people ask: “how much is a divorce in WA state”? While it is true...
Our Seattle family law firm recently attended an event supporting Family Law CASA at the Seattle Yacht Club. Court appointed special advocates, or CASAs, are volunteers who advocate for children during high conflict legal actions. Family Law CASA endeavors to enhance the well-being of children from lower income families who are caught up in high-conflict and high-risk...
Our Seattle family law attorneys recently attended a garden party at the famous Bloedel Reserve. The Bloedel Reserve is a beautiful forest garden located on Bainbridge Island and open to the public. SL Pitts PC attorneys attended this Bainbridge event in order to support the continued operations of the Bloedel Reserve and its managing nonprofit....
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 Seattle and Puget Sound technology sector often offer non-cash benefits and incentives to employees. Particularly prominent are stock options, restricted stock units (RSUs), and equity compensation, and as such, you may be wondering what the true financial outcome or cost of divorce might look like. In a marital dissolution, many assets are...
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...