Category: Property Division
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Property Division
Property Division “Washington is a 50/50 state.” This is likely one of the first things you find out when talking about divorcing here. Washington is one of only nine community property states that exist in the US. This is often not a straight, down-the-middle split of all marital assets however. Various factors can tip a…
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Tech stock – how to split RSUs when you divorce in Washington state?
What is an RSU? Restricted Stock Units (aka “RSUs“) are company shares that are awarded to an employee subject to certain terms. RSUs can be avital part of tech and start up culture because they encourage employees to remain in the company and share in company growth. Companies can award employees vested and/or unvested RSUs…
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Little Known Pitfalls of Co-owning Property
People often set up bank accounts or real estate so that they own it jointly with a spouse or other family member. The appeal of joint tenancy is that when one owner dies, the other will automatically inherit the property without it having to go through probate. This may sound like a good idea because…
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Returning Home: Keeping the House You Brought to Your Marriage When You Divorce
Here at DuBois Levias Law Group we have many clients coming in for divorce consultations who have been dealing with extremely difficult spouses for a very long time and have finally had enough. It is our job to help that client navigate her or his way out of a destructive relationship and back onto a…