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What is Fair?

Very often clients say "I just want what is fair." That is a great thought, but the problem is that there can be big differences in what people view as fair. At a conference I attended last week, we discussed four different theories of fairness....

What is a Property Settlement Agreement?

A Property Settlement Agreement (or PSA) is a contractual document that sets out the terms of a divorce, and in particular the property settlement. While it is not required in Washington state that the terms of the divorce be set out in a PSA, there are distinct advantages....

What Is My Income?

In the divorce cases we do, our attorneys often hear various forms of this question - how is my income calculated? This is usually in terms of figuring out child support and spousal support/maintenance obligations....

Divorcing Couples Rfinancing Their Home: HARP 2.0

A friend of ours, Chris Coggeshall, who is a mortgage broker we work with regularly, wrote the following very helpful article for us: Deciding what you want to do and what you can do with the house when divorcing is a question that most couples face. In years past, prior to the hous...

Considering Divorce After 50

It used to be rare for older couples to divorce, but it's becoming more common place. In fact recent research at the National Center for Family & Marriage Research at Bowling Green University in Ohio found that while the national divorce rate has dropped, the rate among baby boomers, now in thei...

What am I Entitled To in a Divorce?

In a divorce, the judge is charged with dividing marital property in a fair and equitable way. What's considered fair and equitable depends on the unique circumstances of each party, so there are a wide variety of possible outcomes regardless of what you expect you are entitled to. During a divor...

Theories of Fairness

I was recently discussing "fairness" with another divorce lawyer. He explained the concept that there are four different theories of fairness: they are based respectively on Law, Equity, Needs, and Belief. Fairness based on Law is what we think of most often when we negotiate settlements in divo...

Handling Your Finances During a Divorce

Divorce is not only an emotional split, it's also a financial one. It pays to know your financial rights and responsibilities before you divorce. Divorce can be financially devastating, so there are things to keep in mind before you divorce. Don’t be left in the dark. A Daily Finance article H...

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