Sole custody is relatively rare in a divorce case in Washington, as the courts generally believe that it is in a child’s best interest to remain in contact with both parents after a divorce. However, the courts may grant a sole custody request if there is a good reason, such as if the child would…
If you are considering a divorce, one of the primary issues that you will need to solve is property division. Washington’s marital property laws follow a community property system, unlike most other states that use equitable division laws. This means that all of your marital property is subject to being split in half with your…
Alimony is frequently a point of contention in divorce and legal separation cases in Washington. Alimony, or spousal support, is a financial award granted in some divorces to balance the financial disparity between two parties, allowing the lesser-earning spouse to maintain the standard of living that he or she enjoyed during the marriage. If you…
