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 Here are some random Friday musings about some of the misconceptions I often hear. No particular order or importance just as I thought about them. As always, this is informational only and not intended as legal advice for your particular situation. Always confer with an attorney before taking any action regarding these issues. Read more…. Most of my work is with mature couples who are working cooperatively and respectfully to dissolve their marriage. Every now and then I get a case where I know I am going to make a true difference in a person’s life. This is chapter one in what I think will be a heartwarming story of personal empowerment. Let’s call her “Sandy”. A sweet looking woman in her early 40′s who still has a childlike appearance despite the fact that she looks like she is carrying the weight of the world. It was apparent that coming to my office was a huge step and she was very nervous. She had told her husband a number of times that she wanted a divorce. He simply ignored her, usually walking away angrily and returning later to as ”what’s for dinner?” I won’t get into too many of her personal details but here are some facts that came out that I see as red flags. Read more…. While ultimately a personal matter, divorce affects business in time, money, and lost productivity. An employee going through an emotionally troubling time may be less productive, miss work and may involve other employees in the drama. Many business also are concerned about revealing private or sensitive information. When the business owner is the person involved in the divorce process the consequences on the business can be even more dramatic, if not devastating. If the business owner is distracted, the business suffers. The legal discovery process can be as distressing as a tax audit with even greater economic consequences. A small business may also be destroyed by the need to liquidate assets to affect the community property division. Read more…. Often folks tell me that there is a great deal of gender bias in the divorce process. I agree there is but you may be surprised where you find some of this gender bias. You probably have your own bias. Read more…. “I’ve never done this before” This is the most frequent comment I hear from clients. It is true and probably they will only do it once. Some people do extensive research and have a lot of knowledge but don’t know how to put it together and some of my clients are complete strangers to the process. My job is to be a guide to the novice and to those who have extensive knowledge. Here is a basic run through of beginning the legal process in Washington State. Keep in mind this is general information only and your case may be different. Also each county is slightly different. Most of this information is true of every county but where there is a significant difference I will point it out. Read more…. Lately I have been seeing print and television ads for “complex” divorces, implying that some divorces require special handling by only those certain lawyers. Sometimes folks approach me and tell me they would like to engage in a respectful, cooperative divorce but their situation is too complicated. So when might a case be too complicated for an amicable resolution? Read more…. |
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