Spousal support goes by a few different names throughout the country – including alimony and spousal maintenance. This blog answers common questions about mandated financial support for ex-spouses, explaining the situations in which the court may award one party with support and how it works.

It is about doggone time someone stood up for our furry friends.  Today in a landmark decision the Supreme Court ruled that animal cruelty committed on a domestic partner’s animal was considered domestic abuse. 

Maintenance is what some people commonly know as “alimony” or “spousal support.” Receiving maintenance is not a right and there is no magic formula to determine how much and for how long.  Every family is unique, so the Courts have wide discretion to award maintenance as they deem “just” after evaluating the relevant factors that apply to the parties.  

All children will process and handle those first couple of years after the divorce differently. This period of time can be vulnerable and intense for many young people, often being reflected upon as the most difficult time for families to go through in the aftermath of a divorce.

There are no prizes for staying in an unhappy marriage— if what once suited you no longer does, it’s understandable to consider divorce as an option. However, it’s not a decision to take lightly or make on the spur of a moment. In reality, many of the article's questions should first be looked at when considering whether or not you're ready to speak to a family therapist or marriage counselor.

Property division is often 50/50 in a Washington divorce case. However, that is not the letter of the law. What is required is that the division of assets and debts is "fair and equitable." More often than not, fair and equitable turns out to be 50/50, but that is not guaranteed. Read more to find out what the court considers when determining an equitable division.

Broaching the subject of divorce can be very embarrassing and painful, open wounds and bring the realization that certain people will take sides. In this article we discuss strategies to approach people in your life about your divorce or separation.

What happens when parents disagree about the Covid vaccine? There is no clear answer since this issue has yet to be litigated in Washington State.  The first place to start looking for answers is the Parenting Plan which has been entered with the court. 

A pro se divorce is where the person represents themselves in court, rather than hiring an attorney. Undergoing a pro se divorce can save a significant amount of money and is fairly common in uncontested divorce cases.