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For decades, divorce was thought of as a young person’s transition — something that happened in your 30s or early 40s, long before retirement was on the horizon. That assumption

For many people going through divorce, alimony, which is often called spousal support under Washington law, is one of the most pressing financial questions. Whether it will cover rent, ongoing

Navigating the shift from a romantic relationship to a coparenting relationship isn’t always easy. Conflict with your coparent is to be expected as a normal part of the adjustment. But

In the 1980s, the psychologist John Gottman invited couples into his Seattle, Washington “love lab.” His aim? To watch them fight. Over time, Gottman found patterns that consistently predicted whether a couple

For most families, private school is about community. It’s woven into your life in the way a divorce filing cannot easily untangle—your children’s routines, their friendships, their teachers. When that

For many married couples, your family home is your single-largest investment. A down payment alone can reflect years of hard work and savings. Yet, the choices you and your spouse

For many families, their house represents their most significant investment. But more than that, your house is your home, it’s where your children came home after they were born,

Supporting yourself and your children as a single parent isn’t easy, especially in the wake of divorce. If your marriage is ending, you might be wondering whether you might

Most couples spend more time planning their wedding than they spend understanding their marriage. That’s not a criticism. It’s just true. The venue, the guest list, the flowers — these

You and your partner talk about money. Maybe you have a mortgage and are planning for retirement. Or perhaps you have a financial advisor and set aside time to

It isn’t what you include in your parenting plan that leads to issues, but rather, it is what you exclude that matters most. Here are some of the most common

After filing for divorce, you might be wondering what comes next. You need to keep living, and paying your bills, and eventually the question is going to come up—can

Would you sign a contract that could potentially leave you deep in debt without reading the fine print? Would you sign a contract if the terms of the contract changed

Divorce when you co-own a business raises unique questions and concerns. If you are getting divorced and jointly-own a business, here’s what you need to know. According to the Pew Research

If you’re getting married and are thinking about asset protection, trusts and prenuptial agreements are two tools you’ve likely heard or read about. You might be wondering, “Should I use

Technology plays a vital role in many aspects of our lives. Yet, if you’re getting divorced, there are certain tech behaviors you might want to avoid. In this Truce

It can be tempting to move out as soon as you decide to get divorced, even if your divorce isn’t finalized. If you file your divorce paperwork today, and your

While unmarried parents have the same parenting rights that married parents have (which includes the right to custody, visitation, and decision-making authority), unmarried parents don’t automatically receive these rights.

It is possible to modify a parenting plan and child support order in certain circumstances. Minor changes to a parenting plan involving schedule changes are more likely to be

According to No Visible Bruises: What We Don’t Know About Domestic Violence Can Kill Us, by Rachel Louise Snyder, domestic violence is the “second leading cause of death for

In life, we make all kinds of plans. We make financial plans, estate plans, and retirement plans. Even when it comes to the smaller things, like travel, or an

Co-parenting over the holidays brings unique challenges, but also many opportunities. The first holiday season after divorce can be especially challenging. You and your former partner likely haven’t established post-divorce

If your ex has intentionally refused to follow your parenting plan or has failed to pay child support, you have legal rights in Washington state and have options when

In 2026, an update to Washington state’s child support law will change how child support orders are calculated for divorcing couples, for individuals seeking new child support orders, and for

Teenagers brings unique challenges. Teenagers may have far busier schedules than younger children. They might be involved in extracurricular activities, find themselves juggling homework and seasonal sports schedules. And this

Family law attorneys are often the first professionals who get an insider’s view into their client’s financial health and debt to income ratio. They might be the first professionals who

If you die without a will in the state of Washington, state law will dictate how your assets and property will be divided between your heirs, and state law will