When child custody is contested, it becomes one of the most important aspects of any divorce case. As this issue is addressed legally, it is vital to your case that you have a qualified, experienced attorney by your side.
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Divorce is a difficult and emotional time for every family. It is also a series of decisions, compromises, meetings, and finally, a court decision that will affect your life and your children’s lives very significantly for a long time.
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You’re unhappy and struggling in your marital relationship, and you’re looking for a solution. Divorce may be an option for you, but it is vital that you understand all of the legal, procedural, financial, and personal implications and issues related to your potential divorce.
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The process of division of assets in a marriage dissolution must result in an “equitable” distribution between the parties. However, many people misinterpret “equitable” to mean “equal,” and expect the assets, property, and debts to be divided between the parties exactly in half. This is not necessarily the case.
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In the most recent edition of NW Lawyer, family law and probate attorneys discuss the ramifications (and results) of the death of a spouse in the midst of a dissolution proceeding. There are many misunderstandings about what happens to property (both community and separate property) when parties are estranged yet still legally married.
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On June 30, 2014, all registered domestic partners in the State of Washington will automatically become spouses, unless the partnership has been legally dissolved or is in the process of being dissolved, or if one partner is at least 62 years old.
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