After a divorce, the ex-spouses continue to have a duty to provide for their children financially, but child support payments are usually made by the non-custodial parent. The amount of money owed for child support is determined by the custodial parent’s child-care...
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Month: February 2020
Can You Get a Divorce by Mail in Washington State?
Considering court costs and attorneys’ fees, as well as energy spent trying to come to an agreement with a soon-to-be ex-spouse, the divorce process can often be expensive and drawn out, draining the parties financially as well as emotionally. With that grim prospect...
How a “Committed Intimate Relationship” Can Affect Property Rights Under Washington Law
In community property states such as Washington, marital assets are divided 50/50 when a marriage ends (barring clauses in any existing prenuptial agreement). But what happens in a situation where a couple is not married but has had a long history of living together?...