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.
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| Introduction |
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1 Understanding the Divorce Process |
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2 Coping with Stress during the Divorce Process |
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3 Working with Your Attorney |
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4 Attorney Fees and Costs |
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6 Mediation and Negotiation |
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7 Emergency: When You Fear Your Spouse |
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12 Benefits: Insurance, Retirement, and Pensions |
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17 What Happens after the Divorce? |
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| Inclosing |
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| Appendix |
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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.
