Washington residents understand that property division can be one of the most contentious parts of any divorce. When there are many assets at stake, people may be motivated to try and hide some of them and avoid sharing with their estranged spouse. One way that...
The scope of what can be considered a trade secret for Washington companies that own them as intellectual property is extensive. A trade secret is practically any information that can be used to give the property holder an edge on all of its competitors. Practically...
If you're a self-employed business owner in Washington who has been successful, you may want to reward yourself for the hard work you've put in throughout the years by retiring and selling your business to one or more family members. Taking this action typically...
Parties enter into a contractual agreement with the expectation that everyone performs as stipulated. Regrettably, contract breaches are not uncommon, and one party might attempt to address its losses in a Washington court. Breaches could come without warning, such as...
When you and your spouse have spent years or even decades accumulating significant assets, including pensions and retirement plans, you may be very concerned about ensuring the division of these assets is fair if you are facing divorce. If you are nearing retirement...
If you are thinking about buying a business in Washington state, there are local obligations that you should be aware of. While there are plenty of rules the federal government imposes on these types of transactions, Washington state has its own unique set of...
Washington is a community property state, and this means if you get a divorce, you and your spouse are supposed to divide your marital assets equally. You do not have to divide each one exactly in half, of course, but in most cases, you should each have about 50% of...
Divorce is never easy, nor is it painless in most scenarios. If you are going through a high-asset divorce, understanding your stock options and the best routes to take to streamline the divorce process is imperative. What is a high-asset divorce? A high-asset divorce...
The highest priority of the family law court when determining child custody, or child custody modifications, is what is in the best interests of the child. Because parents may want to modify their parenting plan, they should know when and how child custody...
Running a business is a great way to work towards time flexibility and financial freedom. Unfortunately, business fraud is all too common and can quickly lead to the need for legal representation, especially if you are not committing fraud or if you are adamant about...
