Calculating spousal support in WA state has never been easy. We do not have a formula, it is discretionary and based on one parties established “need” and the others “ability to pay”. The duration and amount depends on statutory factors such as; length of marriage, the real employment possibilities of the receiver, manner/style of living, […]
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Supporting children after they turn 18 is a big issue and should be thought of in advance when you are settling on your final order of child support. There is no “child support” after the age of 18 or graduation from high school because there is no “child”. Support after the age of 18 is […]
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Divorce is daunting and overwhelming. People experience a wide range of emotions that can change over time: anger, sadness, and confusion. These emotions come from the same place of fear: fear of the unknown, fear of the economic reality, and the basic fear of change. That is why it is so important to talk to […]
Read MoreDivorce is hard, you can make it easier if you and your spouse can agree to mediate. Using an skilled family law mediator saves money and maintains some of a working relationship as the solutions are compromised and made together. I am devoting more and more of my practice to mediated solutions and would love […]
Read MoreWatering my seedlings made me think about the process of divorce and separation. I know for me, as I recognize in many of my clients, I could not comprehend any positives of the situation when I was going through it. But there are some great benefits. It is a chance at a new beginning and […]
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Relationships are not at all simple and neither are marriages. If your marriage is falling apart, exploring Divorce can be challenging. Separating finances can be complicated. Have kids? Then parenting plans can also be difficult. Luckily, there are experts like us to help. When you have decided it is time to make a change, contact […]
Read MoreIt’s that time of year…gearing up for the holidays. It should be fun until it becomes a battle of the Ex’s. Jealousies and old hurts often surface when facing missing a special day with your kids because this year it’s Ex’s turn to have Thanksgiving. There is no getting around this, it’s human nature, and […]
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I want to remind those going through a divorce or separation the importance of taking care of yourselves. We so easily forget to nourish our bodies and souls when we are scared and stressed. Keeping up family traditions and not isolating ourselves helps. I still struggle in my post divorce arrangement with my ex and […]
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I understand the feeling of being “stuck” in a marriage, when a parent is at home with young children, maybe has removed him or herself from the workforce and wants a divorce. The economic reality of the non-earner can be scary. Often these clients do not even know how they will pay an attorney even […]
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