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Do I have to go to court to get divorced?
Short answer for Washington State: you cannot get divorced without the court, because only a Superior Court judge can legally end your marriage. However, in many cases you…
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Do you have to go to court for a divorce with a child?
When you are divorcing and you have a child together in Washington State, the court absolutely has to be involved in the sense that a judge must approve…
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Can you hide money when going through a divorce?
Short answer: you can try to hide money during a divorce, but it is one of the fastest ways to blow up your case, damage your credibility, and…
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Dissolution of marriage Washington State
When people come into my office and say: “I need to start a dissolution of marriage,” they usually have two fears competing in their heads. One is the…
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Do men marry quickly after divorce?
If you are asking, “Do men marry quickly after divorce,” my guess is you have either watched an ex move on at lightning speed or you are worried…
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What not to forget in a divorce settlement.
If you are heading into a divorce, the settlement is not just paperwork. It is the financial blueprint for the next decade of your life. What you forget…
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How long do you have to be married to get a 401k in divorce?
When people ask me, “How long do you have to be married to get part of a 401k in divorce” they are usually trying to figure out whether…
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Is my wife entitled to half my 401k in a divorce?
If you are asking, “Is my spouse entitled to half my 401(k) in a divorce?” you are not alone. Retirement accounts are often the biggest asset on the…
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Does my ex have to pay half the mortgage?
“Do they have to pay half the mortgage” is one of those questions that sounds simple and is anything but. When I meet with clients in, they usually…
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