What’s Considered Separate Property in a Washington Divorce?
In Washington State (and not all states are the same), separate property is recognized and taken into account in divorce proceedings. Separate property is exactly what it sounds like: the separate assets owned by each spouse before marriage. Separate property also includes gifts and inheritances even if they are received during the marriage. Here’s an […]
Legal Coaching and How It Works In a Seattle Divorce
Why is it important to have a divorce settlement reviewed by an attorney, even if you and your spouse have a fairly amicable divorce? Serious consequences often follow a finalized divorce settlement that wasn’t reviewed by a lawyer. Most divorcing couples miss basic legal considerations (and rights) when they decide to engage in private divorce […]
7 Divorce Tips for the Owner or the C Suite
1. If you are thinking about divorcing and your marital property includes owning a business, you’ll definitely need a business valuation expert. Be sure your lawyer has a good relationship with that expert so that your case will get high priority treatment. 2. If you are a senior executive, you have benefit packages that must […]
Are You Heading Into a Divorce in Washington State?
Well, there is no other way to say this: If you’re heading into a divorce, you have a lot to do to. Here is the initial list: Gather all of your financial documents. Tax returns, bank statements, stock portfolios, mortgage statements, credit card statements, retirement statements, insurance plans, real estate appraisals; and so on. Make […]