Living in a community property state means that when a couple divorces (or ends a Committed Intimate Relationship), courts must characterize all property as either community property, or separate property before it can be awarded. Community property falls into those two distinct categories: separate property and community property. Yet, it gets complicated because while courts …
There may come a time when you must leave an abusive relationship. If time allows, and you are not in imminent danger, here are some steps you can take to prepare: Protect Your Financial Independence Have money set aside in an account that only you can access. This will prevent the other party from …
As if Your Divorce Could Get Any Weirder… Adultery is a Non-Issue for the Court Washington is a no-fault state, and adultery is of no concern to the court. Despite your broken heart and the shambles adultery can leave in its wake, the court is not interested and will not factor wayward ways into divorce, …
