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Do I Need a Cohabitation Agreement?

Moving in together is a big step for every couple, whether married or not. However, for couples who aren’t married, living together can present a number of challenges if the relationship doesn’t work out. No one wants to plan for the end of a relationship especially when things are going well, but a...

Pet Custody in Washington

Pet custody was recently in the local news in a story by Seattle Times reporter Erik Lacitis: Kona and Mr. Bear. In that Clark County case, the divorce court had originally given the wife visitation rights to two dogs that were primarily living with the husband. The Court of Appeals ruled,...

What is the Difference Between a Prenuptial Agreement and a Postnuptial Agreement?

People tend to be more familiar with the idea of a prenuptial agreement (prenup) than with a postnuptial agreement (postnup). Basically, prenuptial just refers to an agreement made before a marriage, while postnuptial refers to an agreement made after marriage. At Seattle Divorce Services, our prenu...