The decision to end a marriage comes with an array of issues to resolve. For people striving for an amicable divorce, mediation often eases associated stresses. On average, 59 divorces happened every day in the state in 2020, according to the Washington State...
Generally speaking, divorce is an experience most want to finish as fast as possible. While it may be unpleasant, it must happen for both individuals to feel happy once more. The right approach can make dissolving your marriage quicker and easier. For best results,...
When you and your spouse decide to divorce, one of your biggest concerns may involve how your children will react to this major change. You may worry about how your children will take the news and how they will cope with your divorce. Although divorces in the U.S. hit...
When couples with children divorce, the process of separation becomes significantly more complex. When parents are not in agreement about support payments, they must follow the court-ordered agreements. However, situations can change, leading to modifications of child...
When elderly family members can no longer care for themselves, a guardian or power of attorney may step in to assist. While both types of assistance sound similar, there is one significant advantage of a power of attorney: control. Guardianships When someone can no...
Both revocable and irrevocable trusts are excellent estate planning tools. Each is beneficial in different situations. When planning your estate, consider your objective in creating the trust to determine which option works for you. Irrevocable trusts Washington State...
When you think about estate planning, the first thing to come to your mind is probably a will. However, arranging a trust might be preferable to writing a will in some situations. A will dictates the distribution of an estate after an individual's death. A trust...
A divorce is not an easy thing to go through, but it is much easier than it used to be. For decades, to get divorced in the U.S., you had to prove that your spouse did something to provide grounds to end the marriage. This was known as fault divorce. The only reasons...
As a parent, you likely think of guardianship in terms of your children. The fact is, a guardianship action in Washington probably pertains to an older person. When a person no longer has the physical or mental capacity to handle day-to-day care, a court may step in...
Probate is not a requirement in Washington. This means that probate only happens if someone requests it. However, there are certain exceptions and legitimate reasons for filing probate. If you have questions about probate assets in Washington, this article provides a...