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Creating the Right Parenting Plan for Your Family is Crucial
If you are going through divorce or separation, you might be wondering what your parenting plan should look like. You may even wonder what a parenting plan is! A parenting plan is the court order that sets forth where your children will be and when. There are temporary and final plans, each serving different needs. A parenting plan…
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Top 3 Common Big Divorce Mistakes To Avoid
When it comes to divorce, there are some mistakes that people make which can be undone. On the other hand, the saying goes that you can’t un-ring a bell and certain mistakes function like an alarm going off and represent a bell that can never be silenced. Avoid these common mistakes and you will find…
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Gray Divorce
The “gray divorce“ term is coined for the notion that older or “gray-haired” people are getting divorced in a way they never were before. This typically refers to those in their late 50s or 60s. You might have heard the term but understanding the complexity behind these divorces is another story. Divorce amongst baby boomers…
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Top Three Common Divorce Mistakes
Will my spouse take my 401(k)? Where will our kids live if we separate? Will I be able to afford anything?! Divorce is one of the scariest things a person can go through. The end of any relationship means both people will need to find a new normal. Unknowns and fear can lead to either…
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Relocation with Children
Washington law has a specific process and set of statutes that govern issues related to relocation with a child, including each party’s rights and responsibilities. This is also known as the Relocation Act (RCW 26.09.405-560). If you are considering relocating with your child or have received notification of a proposed relocation from the other parent…
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What is Spousal Maintenance?
It is often stated that money is the leading cause of stress in relationships. Couples may engage in power struggles around money, communication about money, or financial imbalances within the relationship. For these reasons and more, finances are also a common contributor to separation and divorce. It doesn’t end there. Finances are commonly the most…
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Thanksgiving 2020: Connecting During the Pandemic Still Matters.
“We are all doing it differently this year.” You have been hearing this refrain for weeks, as we approach the holidays and the virus rages out of control here in the Pacific Northwest and really around the country. Like many of you, my family won’t be gathering the way we normally do on Thanksgiving. While…
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Tips for Holiday Self-Care
‘Tis the season to be jolly, right? Sure, that’s’ the goal but it is not always quite so simple…The holiday season is supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year, but for many it is extremely stressful and overwhelming. There can be unrealistic expectations for joy and gift giving, financial pressures and strain,…
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Talking to Your Children about Divorce
It will be challenging, it is likely to be emotional, and chances are you are dreading it. How to tell your children that you are getting divorced and the approach you to take in discussing this major and often heart-wrenching family shift matters and it will have real impact.The following are tips to consider as…
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Your Last 100 Days of 2019 Should be the Best
I have been thinking about how quickly 2019 has gone by. Some of that is because I just passed my 42nd birthday. My birthday always signals the end of summer, the beginning of the fall season, college football, end of baseball season nearing, and fiscal fourth quarter coming up. This year, while it is all…
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8 Steps to Help You Thrive Post-Divorce
Dellino Law Group has strong commitment to empowering our clients, many of whom are amid significant life crises. Whether it be a messy divorce, an escape from an abusive relationship, or an ugly child custody battle, we are here. It is part of our mission to assist you in moving into your next chapter with hope and…
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Top 9 “Tough Topics” Couples Should Discuss Before Tying the Knot
Wedding season is well underway! Maybe you are in the throws of planning your own wedding, or maybe you are counting your blessings that you are not wedding planning as you sift through your friends’ registries and wedding websites. Maybe you are attending multiple weddings this summer and taking bets about which marriages will survive……