Written by Wolfgang R. AndersonAttorney at LawAnderson, Fields, Dermody & McIlwainIf parties reconcile their differences, they should advise their attorneys. Their pleadings can then be dismissed or held in abeyance, depending upon everyone's wishes.Marriage...
Divorce
The Residency Requirement
Written by Wolfgang R. AndersonAttorney at LawAnderson, Fields, Dermody & McIlwainA party has to be a resident of the State of Washington before being able to file for a divorce. No time frame need be met for residency if a person wishes to file for dissolution so...
Three considerations for hiring a Washington divorce lawyer
Due to the sensitive nature of divorce and the impact the outcomes may have on people's futures, it is important they use care when hiring their attorneys.In 2014, the divorce rate was 3.6 for every 1,000 residents in Washington, according to the Centers for Disease...
Can I keep a mortgage and a house after divorce?
Choosing what to do with a house in a divorce is only part of the equation. Couples also need to determine how to handle a joint mortgage.When getting divorced, it is not uncommon for Washington spouses to feel a strong emotional tug to keep their marital homes. This...
Allocating credit card debt is part of the process of ending a marriage
A divorce can become contentious over the issue of how to properly allocate debts acquired by the spouses during their marriage.Credit Card Insider observes that divorce is sometimes messy not just because of the emotional aspect but because of the fact that a divorce...