Divorce mediation is where the two of you are working with a neutral mediator to address all of the issues that needs to be addressed. With the mediator’s help, you can figure out how are you going to allocate your property and debts? How are you going to come up with a means to have […]
Does It Make a Difference If I Filed for Divorce First?
Yes, it may. When your spouse receives the paperwork, they will have a reaction. If you filed with the court and your spouse was not aware of that, then that reaction is not likely going to be positive. A negative reaction can put into motion a cycle of interaction that could spiral downwards. The important […]
Do I Have to Go to Court for My Divorce in Seattle or King County?
If you have agreed papers and do not have children, you do not have to go to court for your divorce in King County. Instead, the paperwork is handled electronically. If you have children, then a court appearance is required. If you have an agreement, then it may be possible for that court appearance to […]
How Does the Court Determine Who Gets Custody of the Children?
Judges do their best, but parenting can be one of the most difficult decisions for judges, who are generally not well-equipped to make these types of decisions. The reason is that parenting is not a legal question inasmuch as a socio-psychological one. Most judges are not trained in parenting concepts. They are not experts in […]