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How does child support work in Washington state?
After parents divorce, both must continue to provide financial support to minor children. Washington state guidelines provide information about how the court calculates child support when parents cannot agree on a fair arrangement independently. Review the factors...
How to decide between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy
Most people in the Tacoma area have never gone through bankruptcy protection before. While there's a good chance you know someone who has, you probably know few details about their experience, such as whether they filed for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. If you...
Rules that guide property division in a Washington State divorce
As you prepare for your divorce, you’ll probably begin to question what kind of assets will remain in your name. Is the family home something you’ll be able to keep? What about your bank accounts? Reviewing the laws that guide property division in the state of...
5 common factors used in child custody decisions
In a perfect world, you and the other parent of your children would be able to reach a child custody decision without any disagreement. However, the world is far from perfect. When parents are unable to agree on a custody plan, it is up to the court to decide. The...
Should you change your name after divorce?
Divorce can be a stressful time fraught with uncertainty and sweeping changes. Moving on sometimes means moving out. There are assets to divide, co-parenting arrangements to settle and lifestyle decisions to make. To change your name can be fundamental in forging a...
What is the meeting of creditors?
When you file bankruptcy, you have various deadlines, documents and other requirements to handle throughout the process. One important part of your case is the meeting of creditors. You may hear someone call this the 341 meeting because, as the U.S. Courts explains,...
Some debts may not be dischargeable in bankruptcy
Choosing to end your marriage is likely to be one of the more difficult decisions you will ever make. If you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse have considerable debt, the decision is apt to be even more stressful. Fortunately, a bankruptcy filing may allow you to focus on...
What happens when divorce leads to bankruptcy?
Money problems often result from divorce because the cost of establishing two separate households is much greater than managing just one. If one or both partners has significant debt, financial issues become compounded. When struggling to pay the bills during or after...
Tips for newly divorced parents
If you have recently divorced, you may not have your footing in this new reality. It takes a while to transition to a life that has split after years as a duo. When you have children, establishing a new normal for them is paramount to their success and happiness. For...
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