Our Bellevue divorce and family law blog is updated several times a month to keep our clients and potential clients up-to-date on the latest developments, news stories, and information related to our practice areas: divorce, child custody, divorce mediation, and domestic violence in the greater Seattle area. These short, informative, and easy-to-understand blog entries strive to keep our readers knowledgeable about Washington State divorce law and their own cases. If you have questions about your family law case, please contact our Seattle family law attorneys. Molly Kenny, Monica Rands-Preuss, and our law firm staff are here to help.
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Cohabitation Agreements Could Affect Your Property Settlement When You Split from Your Partner in WashingtonA Washington state divorce attorney explains the benefits of a cohabitation agreement and how it helps unmarried couples divide property during separation.
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Learn Why Self-Care Should Be Your First Go-To for the Sake of Your Mental HealthSelf-Care Should Be Your Go-To for the Sake of Your Mental Health. Molly B. Kenny presents the following practices that you should add to your daily routine.
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What to Consider Before Dividing Real Estate in a DivorceA Washington state divorce attorney explains common ways to divide real estate and what spouses should consider before signing a property settlement.
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Christmas and Holiday Planning Tips for Divorced ParentsA Washington divorce attorney explains what parents should consider before spending Christmas and other holidays with their children.
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How the Length of a Marriage Affects Spousal Support in a DivorceA Washington divorce attorney explains when a spouse may be paid alimony and how the length of your marriage affects spousal support.
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Second Divorces Are More Common Than You Might Think: Billionaire MacKenzie Scott, Jeff Bezos' Ex-Wife, Files for Divorce From Dan JewettMacKenzie Scott recently filed for divorce from Dan Jewett. A Washington state divorce attorney shares what you need to know about second divorces.
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How Spouses Can Tell if They Need a Post-Nuptial AgreementA Washington state divorce attorney explains how post-nuptial agreements can protect assets and benefit spouses long before they consider separation.
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How to Limit Contact With an Ex-Spouse After DivorceA Washington divorce lawyer explains ways to limit contact with an ex while meeting court requirements for child custody and visitation.
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How to Value Your assets and property in Preparation for Your DivorceA Washington state divorce lawyer explains how to get accurate estimates of how much your property is worth.
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How a Parent or Child’s Mental Illness Affects a Custody CaseA Washington divorce lawyer explains how a parent or child’s mental illness can affect your parenting plan, custody, and visitation rights.
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Factors That Could Influence Child Custody Decisions in Washington StateA Washington child custody lawyer explains how your actions before a divorce can affect your parenting plan and visitation rights.
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Mediation Makes Sense for Many Gray Divorce CasesA Washington state divorce lawyer explains why couples who separate later in life may be well-suited to mediation to achieve their goals.
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Rules for Separate Property in a Washington State DivorceA Washington state divorce lawyer explains how to keep certain assets separate from joint finances so they may be kept out of community property.
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Best Practices for Managing Your Property During Your MarriageShould you keep your finances separate after marriage? A Washington state divorce lawyer explains best practices for managing marital property.
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Why You Need a Lawyer for Divorce Mediation or ArbitrationA lawyer helps you make informed decisions throughout the divorce process, whether you go through mediation, arbitration, or Washington state divorce court.
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Doing Marriage Counseling During Separation or DivorceShould you try marriage counseling before divorce? Our law firm considers the benefits and limitations of counseling before divorce in Washington state.
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The Risks of Emptying Joint Bank Accounts Before or During a DivorceA Washington divorce attorney explains what can happen to a property settlement if one spouse makes a big withdrawal from joint funds before divorce is final.
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Navigating the Gray Areas of a Gray Divorce. Is There Another Way?Gray divorces are often complex issues that are best settled out of a courtroom. Mediation and arbitration provide less emotionally draining ways of splitting.
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Gray Divorce: Splitting After a Lifetime TogetherGray divorce is when a couple splits up after at least 20 years of marriage. Our divorce attorneys discuss factors that cause, and issues that arise, from it.
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Bill and Melinda's Split: What Divorce Means for the Ultra-RichBill and Melinda Gates' divorce attorneys will need to navigate the sometimes messy asset division and divorce proceedings that arise when wealthy couples split