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Division of Property for Unmarried Couples Who Are Separating

As cultural norms continue to shift, committed relationships between unmarried couples have become increasingly common. However, unmarried couples may face unique challenges if they decide to separate, particularly when it comes to the division of property. If you are in a committed relationship and...

Palimony and Alimony in Washington

Whether married or unmarried, one of the most important questions that must be answered when a couple separates is whether one spouse may be entitled to financial support. A family law attorney can help you understand how palimony or alimony could impact your separation. Breaking Down Fin...

Establishing Paternity in Washington – Understand Your Options

While it may seem obvious, paternity establishes very important rights such as the right of a father to custody and visitation of his child. It also establishes important obligations, such as providing support, both financial and emotional. Unfortunately, paternity is rarely an issue until there...

Should We Consider a Prenuptial Agreement?

If you are planning to marry, you may want to discuss whether a prenuptial agreement would be useful to you. Prenups are useful for any couple that would like to define the outcome in advance should there be a divorce or death of one of the parties down the road. They may just want to have more cert...