Washington is a community property state, which means that assets acquired in the marriage are joint assets. Courts distribute joint assets equally in divorce settlements in community property states, ensuring both parties fair and equitable treatment. That asset...
Year: 2022
How can you revoke your will?
When making a will, it is important to consider all the legal and practical implications of what the document may contain. One of the most important aspects to consider is the ability to revoke the will. Knowing the rules of revoking a will can help you make informed...
3 ways to maximize mediation
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...
Savvy tips on speeding up your divorce
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,...
3 tips for telling your kids about your divorce
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...
Modifying a child support order in Washington
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...
The advantage of a power of attorney versus guardianship
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...
Should you have a revocable or irrevocable trust?
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...
How to know when you need a trust instead of a will
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...
Why you don’t have to prove ‘fault’ in divorce anymore
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...