Divorce in Washington: The Legal Process, Your Rights, and What to Expect

by David J. Crouse Esq.

Overview

Providing accurate and objective information to help make the right decisions during a divorce in Washington, this guide provides answers to 360 queries such as What is the mediation process in Washington and is it required? How quickly can one get a divorce? Who decides who gets the cars, the pets, and the house? What actions might influence child custody? How are bills divided and paid during the divorce? How much will a divorce cost? and Will a spouse have to pay some or all attorney fees? Structured in a question-and-answer format, this divorce handbook provides clear and concise responses to help build confidence and give the peace of mind needed to meet the challenges of a divorce proceeding.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781938803826
Publisher:	Addicus Books
Publication date:	07/01/2014
Series:	Divorce In
Pages:	255
Sales rank:	309,145
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

David J. Crouse, Esq., is a lawyer and the founding partner of David J. Crouse & Associates, PLLC. He has been published in the Gonzaga Law Review, Northwest Woman magazine, Spokane Woman magazine, and has been featured in articles in the Spokesman Review and other radio, television, and media forums. He lives in Spokane, Washington.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments vii

Introduction xi

1 Understanding the Divorce Process 1

2 Coping with Stress during the Divorce Process 22

3 Working with Your Attorney 32

4 Attorney Fees and Costs 49

5 The Discovery Process 65

6 Mediation and Negotiation 74

7 Emergency: When You Fear Your Spouse 85

8 Child Custody 94

9 Child Support 122

10 Spousal Maintenance 135

11 Division of Property 143

12 Benefits: Insurance, Retirement, and Pensions 164

13 Division of Debts 172

14 Taxes 181

15 Going to Court 188

16 The Appeals Process 202

17 What Happens after the Divorce? 206

In Closing 213

Appendix 215

Resources 227

Glossary 231

Index 235

About the Author 249