When people walk into my office and ask “What accounts cannot be touched in a divorce” they are really asking a different question: “Is there anything the judge will absolutely leave alone so I know I am financially safe?” In Washington, the honest answer is… Read More »What accounts can’t be touched in a divorce?
In a Washington divorce, the question is not “Is my wife entitled to half my savings” but “How much of these savings does the law treat as ours, and what is a fair way to divide them” The answer depends far more on when and… Read More »Is my wife entitled to half my savings?
When people ask me about divorce, money is almost always the next sentence. Not just “What am I entitled to,” but “Am I going to be okay.” In Washington, the financial implications of divorce flow through a few core areas: community property and debt, child… Read More »What are the financial implications of divorce?
If you are asking, “What is a wife entitled to in a divorce in Washington State?” there is usually something underneath that. Maybe you are scared you will be left with nothing after years of caregiving, or you are worried you will be forced to… Read More »What is the wife entitled to in a divorce in Washington state?
Short answer for Washington: adultery almost never changes the outcome the way people expect. It matters emotionally, and sometimes financially, but Washington’s no‑fault system does not reward or punish a spouse for cheating when the judge decides property, parenting, or support. If you are reading… Read More »Does adultery affect divorce settlement?
