Going through a divorce is tough in Washington, no matter what the circumstances are. It can be an emotionally charged and difficult time for everyone involved. When you're a medical professional, though, there are some additional considerations to take into account...
Divorce
Dealing with a high-asset divorce in Washington State
Marriage is a beautiful thing that almost anyone in Washington would love to get into, hoping it'll last their entire lives. Unfortunately, more than half of all unions end in divorce. So, if you are a high-net-worth individual, you should plan and prepare yourself...
Divorce and executive pay
Don't expect a divorce between executive employees to be entirely straightforward. Even when spouses come to an agreement about ending a marriage, large assets are complicated to divide. The larger the financial value is, the better that the account or fund might be...
Legal abuse: It may happen during the divorce process
Residents of Snohomish County, western Washington state and other parts of Washington may want to learn more about what "high conflict divorce" really is. The term is, in reality, a form of post-separation legal abuse. According to Psychology Today, this is a form of...
Dividing property and debt during a divorce in Washington
For couples who don't have a valid prenuptial agreement, property settlement agreement or community property agreement in Washington, the court decides how to divide their property and debt. Washington is a community property state, which means that all marital...
Consider your business tax implications when divorcing
If you are a business owner in Washington in the midst of a divorce, you'll have new tax implications once you and your spouse have signed the papers terminating your marriage. Here are some points you need to consider while negotiating your divorce terms. Tax-free...
How IP assets figure into your divorce in Washington
Some statistics show that about half of all marriages in the United States are ending in divorce, whether it's the person's first or latest marriage. This only makes it all the more crucial that all Washington marital assets are properly identified and allocated...
Cryptocurrency, hidden assets and divorce
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...
Can I claim a share of my spouse’s retirement after divorce?
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...
Dealing with stock options in a Washington divorce
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...