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 divorce in the greater Seattle area. These short, informative, and easy-to-understand articles are meant 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, Tatyana Gidirimski, and our law firm staff are here to help.
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Gray Divorce: Splitting After a Lifetime Together Gray 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. -
Bill and Melinda's Split: What Divorce Means for the Ultra-Rich Bill and Melinda Gates' divorce attorneys will need to navigate the sometimes messy asset division and divorce proceedings that arise when wealthy couples split -
Social Media and Texting During Divorce and Child Custody Cases in Washington State Texting and social media are primary sources of evidence in family law. Learn why over 80% of divorce lawyers think social media is worth presenting in court. -
Can I Relocate My Kids Out of Washington State During Divorce Proceedings? If you're going through a divorce in Washington and wish to relocate with your kids out-of-state. We explain Washington laws on child relocation during divorce. -
What is the Difference Between Fault and No-Fault Divorce? Washington is a no-fault divorce state. What is a no-fault divorce and how is it different from a fault divorce? Our divorce attorneys compare and contrast. -
What are the Most Common Financial Mistakes Made During Divorce? Divorce and all of its elements can cause financial distress to both parties during and long after things end. Learn the common financial mistakes of divorce. -
Is My Spouse Entitled to Half My Business in Our Divorce? Dividing assets during divorce can be tricky and controversial - even more so when a business is involved. Will your spouse get part of a company you ran alone? -
What are the Alternatives to Divorce Court? Collaborative divorce, mediation and arbitration are three alternative methods to handling divorce with outside of court. These options are cheaper and quicker. -
What is Collaborative Divorce? How Can You Work Together? Collaborative divorce is a process designed to make divorce less combative and costly. Spouses work together to reduce the difficulty of their divorce. -
Can I Oppose My Spouse’s Petition for Divorce? A Washington divorce is rarely easy. This is particularly true when one spouse claims there are irreconcilable differences that the other spouse disagrees with. -
How Old Does a Child Have to Be to Choose Which Parent They Want to Live With? Minors are often not allowed to decide which parent to live with after a divorce. At age of 18, children are adults and can decide who to live with. -
Protecting Your Inheritance During Divorce Proceedings in Washington Learn about how to protect your inheritance from being divided during your divorce or separation in Washington, a community property state. -
3 things not to do when negotiating a settlement in a divorce case. There are three things you should never do during a divorce settlement negotiation. Find out what they are below. -
The 6 Fundamental Principles of the Unintentional Liar and the Effects on Family Law Learn about the 6 different psychological principles at the root of wrongful convictions and their affects on family law. -
Embracing Co-Parenting During this stay-at-home period, many families are finding that spending more time together is both challenging and inspiring. -
How to: Co-parent During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic a step by step guide assisting blended families with tips and insights on co-parenting during an epidemic. -
5 Questions and Answers About COVID-19 Affecting Divorce Proceedings and Settlements The Coronavirus (COVID-19) has effected almost every part of our daily life, including new and pending divorces. Learn how and if your obligations have changed. -
Minus a Plus One: a Common Connection! For most divorcees the end is just the beginning. Minus a plus one is a great resource for women who are looking for a tribe built on strength and independence. -
Boy Scouts Of America, Divorce, and You Researching activities for children has never been more important. Don't let divorce disrupt the protection of not only your assets but your children. -
Fact or Fiction? Does "A Marriage Story" Accurately Portray the Divorce Process? Academy Award-winning movie "A Marriage Story" showcases a bitter and difficult divorce. But how much of the divorce process does it get right?