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Little Known Pitfalls of Co-owning Property
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People often set up bank accounts or real estate so that they own it jointly with a spouse or other family member. The appeal of joint tenancy is that when one owner dies, the other will automatically inherit the property without it having to go…
How to Cover Your Bases When When You’ve Chosen Cohabitation
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Modern love brings us the choice and freedom not to marry. I was just reading a Pew Research Center report that states the average age of a first marriage is 27 for women and 29 for men, apparently a record high. That means a lot…
Returning Home: Keeping the House You Brought to Your Marriage When You Divorce
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Here at DuBois Cary we have many clients coming in for divorce consultations who have been dealing with extremely difficult spouses for a very long time and have finally had enough. It is our job to help that client navigate her or his way out…
What You Need to Know About Co-Owning a Home Without Getting Married in Washington State
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So you want to buy a place with your boo, but you've both been burned before. Marriage equality is great, but it's not for you. Or you've owned your own dream home for a long time and your sweetie has been living there with you,…
Getting Started On A Seattle Divorce: Answering Men’s Most Common Questions
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One of the most daunting aspects to initiating the divorce process is trying to come up with a plan for what your life will look after the divorce. As a divorce attorney, the most common questions men ask me are: How often can I see…
What’s Considered Separate Property in a Washington Divorce?
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In Washington State (and not all states are the same), separate property is recognized and taken into account in divorce proceedings. Separate property is exactly what it sounds like: the separate assets owned by each spouse before marriage. Separate property also includes gifts and inheritances…
5 Tips for a Successful Mediation
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You're probably already worried. The divorce process is overwhelming to say the least. Rest assured, that's a natural feeling to have, and it's not unusual for many people to describe divorce as one of the most stressful times in life. Worrying is normal. During the…
Domestic Partnership Agreements
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How unmarried couples can strengthen their relationships by privately defining their relationship under the law. A Property Status Agreement or Domestic Partnership Agreement ("the Agreement") is an enforceable contract created between two people that allows them to legally define the boundaries of their relationship. The…
Seattle Divorces and Community Property
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Separate and Community Property There are two systems by which married people own property. In almost all states, married people own property under a system called separate property. A minority of states subscribe to the community property system. Washington State is one of those states.…
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