How Much Spousal Maintenance Can I Expect to Pay In a Seattle or Bellevue Divorce?
In a King County divorce (which encompasses both Seattle and Bellevue), there is no magic formula that determines spousal maintenance. There are a number of factors the court considers and a wide variety of possible outcomes. Results are determined based upon two considerations: The idea behind spousal maintenance is that the non-wage earning spouse, or […]
Temporary Orders in a Washington State Divorce: The Basics
Usher and his ex-wife Tameka Foster Raymond found themselves back in court on an emergency hearing. They’ve been divorced for a few years. Chances are that even when their case was first filed, they probably couldn’t agree about how to take care of their kids during and after the divorce. It’s a good example of […]
What are Temporary Orders in a Seattle Divorce?
What happens between the time you file for your divorce in Seattle and the day the final divorce order is entered in court? Who lives in the family home? Who pays the bills? Where do the children live? I’ll show you how to take charge of your divorce process so that you’ll have financial security […]