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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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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