The minimum costs in divorce are the court filing fees. Check with your local Superior Court to see what those are in your county. The initial filing fee is paid by the person who is filing the documents. Low-income people may qualify to have the filing fees waived. Other costs include the costs of the […]
What Are the Grounds for Divorce in Seattle?
Like all U.S. states, Washington is a no-fault state. The grounds for divorce in Washington are that there are irreconcilable differences. Not only do you not have to show fault, but fault is not even part of the equation. As a practical matter, it is not possible to contest an assertion that there are irreconcilable […]
How Long Does It Take to Complete a Divorce?
The time to complete a divorce can vary significantly. The theoretical fastest is three months, but the reality is usually significantly longer. Divorce always involves financial and emotional issues, some of which can be challenging. If you have children, it will involve parenting issues. Complexity adds time, and the biggest complexity for most people is […]
Does a Parenting Plan Cover All That Is Needed for Good Post-Divorce or Post-Separation Parenting?
A “parenting plan” is a type of court order that contains the bare minimum needed to co-parent. The form order is barren of much of what is needed to successfully co-parent your children. As a legal document, it focuses on complying with the law, and does not focus on how to actually co-parent well. I […]