How commingling affects property division in Washington divorces
The property that spouses acquire during marriage is subject to division when they divorce. On the other hand, the resources that they owned before...
Addressing stock options in a Washington divorce
Deferred compensation can be a stumbling block for successful professionals preparing for divorce. Stock options or equity options give executives and other well-compensated employees...
What happens with intellectual property during a Washington divorce?
Largely, the same thing that would happen to any piece of property: it would undergo the rigors of asset division. There are several factors...
A bank account isn’t separate property in a Washington divorce
Individuals who are contemplating divorce generally need to feel comfortable with the process before they are ready to file the initial divorce paperwork. People...
Since Washington is a community property state, does the length of the marriage matter?
In short, yes. Property division is only one of many aspects of your divorce, and even there, a divorce following a lengthy marriage is...
Can inherited property end up as community property in Washington?
Washington state typically considers inherited property as separate property. If one spouse inherits a home, it is not automatically deemed community property simply because...
Is an Engagement Ring a Gift?
Key Takeaways Engagement rings are generally treated as conditional gifts tied to marriage. In Washington, an engagement ring remains the donor’s property until marriage...
Will your Washington divorce affect your retirement?
Washington is one of few states that operates under community property guidelines for property division proceedings. This means that you and your spouse (or...
3 things to keep in mind regarding assets in a Washington divorce
When a married couple decides to part ways, they have additional decisions to make, especially if they have had children together. While their reasons...
What to know about property division in Washington
Among the most fraught, unpleasant and hotly contested issues in any divorce is property division. There is often so much baggage, both literal and...
Why you need a Qualified Domestic Relations Order
If you are divorcing your spouse, and want your share of the retirement benefits they accrued during your marriage, know that your divorce judgment...
Hidden Assets in Divorce
Is your divorce showing signs of hidden assets? Whether you and your spouse were married less than 10 years or for several decades, you...
The easiest financial option for a business during divorce
You and your spouse are more than just a married couple. You are also the co-owners of a family business that you have owned...
Community property laws in Washington and your retirement plans
During your marriage, you and your spouse probably had to start thinking about your retirement and the end of your lives. You probably engaged...
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