Are pets considered property?
Everyone knows that pets become family for many people and it may seem strange to know that the courts simply see them as property. But they do. In case of…
A Real Life Take on a Fall From Grace
Like many people I watched the new Netflix/Tyler Perry movie A Fall from Grace. There was a lot of legal issues raised, several pertaining to family law. So how would…
My spouse cheated. How does that affect my divorce?
Finding out your spouse is cheating or has cheated can be devastating for a marriage. Often times that leads to divorce. SO how does infidelity affect your divorce? Well….it doesn’t.…
How Businesses are Divided in a Divorce
Divorce and Business. You wouldn’t think these 2 things go hand in hand but they often do. That is why Sassy Litigations does both divorce and business. More and more…
Finance, the Law, and Relationships
Below is a post I wrote for Hezalia about how women can protect themselves financially in relationships. This information really applies to anyone. Ladies, it’s time we have a talk.…
I just moved to Washington State, can I get a divorce?
This pops up often. For whatever reason people move to new cities, states, and countries, and then initiate their divorces. While there is nothing wrong with that, there can be…
No, Washington does not have common law marriage.
We are in a new time. Many couples choose to build their lives together without the bonds of holy (or no so holy) matrimony. Great. Not an issue at all.…
How Do You Get An Annulment in Washington State? (It’s not as easy as you think)
I’ve done a lot of divorces from short term marriages lately; and by short term I mean between 1 year and 6 weeks. When I get that first call from…
Pro Se Mediation and The DIY Culture
I talk a lot about mediation and as a mediator I should. I think mediation is great. I wish more people would jump into mediation first instead of litigation. One…