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Any sort of divorce will take time and effort to recover from, no matter your age or social status. However, older divorcees - sometimes called grey divorcees - often face unique struggles that younger couples may not even consider.  Why is it so hard to recover after...

If there were proven ways to reduce the number of people who end up back in jail, would most people agree to implement these changes? If it costs less to actively reduce recidivism than it does to put people back behind bars, would society embrace programs that did...

There are situations where it is appropriate to terminate a parent's rights to their child at that time. People make mistakes and perhaps you had a hard time caring for your children at one point. Fortunately, Washington is among the few states that allow for...

Divorcing Washington couples may want to aim for an amicable divorce. This type of divorce is civil and almost always uncontested. This means you do not have to deal with lengthy court battles.  Unfortunately, you may find it hard to achieve uncontested divorce. But...

When it comes to divorce and finances, most couples are concerned about how to divvy up their shared assets. If you and your spouse frequently used credit to pay for things during your marriage, the question of how this debt may be handled will also arise.  U.S. News...

Divorce is among one of the most life changing events that you can experience. Despite the negatives, divorce can also be a fresh start. It can be a way to revive your family’s stability. When there are children involved with a divorce, you must set aside your...

During your marriage, your spouse may have been the breadwinner, or perhaps your spouse has quite a bit of separate property. Regardless, the result is that your spouse will be in good financial shape after the divorce, and your outlook is not so rosy. Receiving...

While emotional abuse is typically not obvious like physical abuse is, it can be just as devastating to the victim. Emotional abuse may take a while to identify, and by the time it happens, the victim may be in a real low spot. However, for those who get out of the...

If you are a Washington dad but were not married to your child’s mother at the time of his or her birth, it may shock you to learn that you have no parental rights to your child and (s)he may well have no father listed on his or her birth certificates. Unfortunately,...

As a newly divorced parent, you may have quite an adjustment ahead of you as you learn to navigate your new life in Washington. While learning how to make the divorce process as smooth as possible, do yourself (and your kids) a favor and learn how to communicate with...