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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
“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 …
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 …
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 …
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… …
What is a parenting plan? Do you need one? When parents split up it becomes necessary to decide how much time the kids spend with Mom, how much time with Dad, where they go for breaks and holidays, who handles pick up after school, and a host of other decisions. A parenting plan is where …
If you are married, are thinking about getting married, or have been married and are divorced, a prenuptial agreement (“prenup”) may be something that has crossed your mind. Some people believe they don’t need a prenuptial agreement because “I don’t have anything.” Often people tell me that prenups are something that “rich people“ to get, …
It is not yet April and yet somehow I have reconnected in person with a handful of friends I have either not seen or spent meaningful time with in years. In every case, it was like no time had passed. I did not plan it that way so I can take no credit for good …
