Veterans Day is a time for America to come together and say thank you to the brave men and women in the military who put their lives on the line …
The Ghost Hunter’s Guide to Haunted Locations in Washington State Visit These (Real) Haunted Houses This Halloween – if You Dare! Celebrate Halloween this year with a visit to one …
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Video Game Addiction is the newest major cause for divorce. Married couples are still trying to cope with abuse, infidelity, financial fights, and constant arguing which have always caused divorce. …
While your first inclination may be to go out and get yourself a high-priced lawyer in an attempt to take your soon-to-be ex to the cleaners, that’s probably not the best way to go.
The priciest attorneys can cost as much as $500 per billable hour. Instead, let your emotions cool off a bit and make a clear-minded decision. Go with a skilled, experienced, but affordable divorce attorney. Just be sure to do your research on whomever you are considering retaining.
A look into the largely-ignored world of #MenToo: male sexual harassment victims in the workplace Sexual abuse and/or harassment is never acceptable, and should never be tolerated. Public acknowledgment and …
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Talking with your children about divorce Divorce can be like a tsunami, and it can be extremely destabilizing for the whole family: parents and children. While parents are faced …
Inside resolution outside of court: Exploring options for settling disputes without going to trial In this article, we’ll describe settlement conferences and how to prepare for them This article …
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What is Divorce Mediation through a Dispute Resolution Center? Is DRC mediation right for your situation? In this guide, we’ll explain what you need to know about divorce mediation, including …
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How divorced parents can make going back-to-school less stressful We’ll share 7 tips for making the back-to-school transition easier for blended families With just a few weeks of summer …
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Frank Morris of Divorce Lawyers for Men interview with Tara Eisenhard, Divorce Coach 2 Divorce experts discuss the frustrating issues men face in divorce Frank Morris is the founder …
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Here’s what you should know about using Social Media during Divorce Tips for using Social Media wisely during Divorce Proceedings In our age of constant busy-ness, social media helps us …
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Tips for Co-Parenting with a Difficult Ex A Single Dad Offers Advice to Help you Co-Parent effectively Well, unfortunately, if you’re reading this, you’re most likely in a less-than-perfect co-parenting …
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Here’s why you should always pay your Child Support Attorney Jeanne Sockle weighs in on the consequences of not paying Child Support Not paying one’s child support obligation has never …
Legal Marijuana Usage in Washington Could Affect your chances of Gaining Primary Custody Divorce Lawyers for Men Attorney Katrina Otto discusses the legal complexities of this issue “Marijuana is legal …
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How to talk about Divorce with Preteens & Teenagers (Part 3) In the 3rd part of our three-part series, we’ll discuss how to talk to your teens about divorce Divorce …
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How to talk to your younger children about Divorce (Part 2 of 3) In part 2 of this 3-part series, we discuss how to talk to young children about Divorce, …
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How to talk to your children about your Divorce (Part 1) In this 3-part series, we discuss how to talk to your children about your Divorce Divorce can be extremely …
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10 Tips to Know if you’re Dating Post-Divorce These 10 Tips will help you be a pro at dating after your divorce Dating after Divorce is a challenge, to say …
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Are Personal Injury Awards Considered Community Property? Senior Partner of Divorce Lawyers for Men, Attorney Frank E. Morris, Weighs in If you received a personal injury award during your marriage, …
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The State of Divorce in the US from 1960 to 2018 What’s the Real Divorce Rate in the US? Most of us have heard the statistic, ‘50% of all marriages end …
Tax Reform Bill Of 2018 Could Significantly Alter Divorce Rate In 2019 Men paying Spousal Support take another hit Unfortunately, men getting divorced after 2019 just took a big hit …
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If you’re feeling holiday blues this season, our tips will help cheer you up! The holiday season is in full swing. For many people, it’s a time of cheer and …
Is Your Child About To Fly Solo In The US? Check Out These Guidelines to Ensure a Safe Trip! The Holidays are a busy travel time, and it’s not uncommon during …
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Are Alimony Awards Gender Biased Against Men? We Take a Look at the Alimony & Spousal Support Landscape in 2017 Be honest. What do you picture when you hear …
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In honor of National POW/MIA Recognition Day 2017, we would like to shine a spotlight on the inspiring efforts of Janna Hoehn, who is giving a face back to the young …
Easily Stay On Top of Your Kid’s Health & Wellness Stay Organized & Up-to-Date on Your Children’s Medical Information At the beginning of each school year, many children have their …
The Protection Order Process Can Be Abused Protection Orders Can Be Used as Weapons Against Innocent Men The RCW 26.50 Domestic Violence Protection Order was adopted as a shield to …
You Can Be Ordered to Pay Stepchild Support Even if You Did Not Adopt or Father a Child, You Could Still Pay Yes – You can be ordered to …
How to Pay for Your Divorce in Washington State 7 Ways to Pay for Divorce Attorneys & Fees with Limited Finances Are you contemplating divorce but you’re short on cash? …
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5 Gray Divorce Problems and How to Solve Them Critical Issues Facing Couples Divorcing in Their 50s and 60s Although divorces in younger couples have either stabilized or decreased, according …
Best Apps for Dads with Kids Going Back to School Keep Track of Events and Activities with These 9 Helpful Tools Soon, summer will be over and the school bell …
New Divorce Trend: Separate with a Selfie A New Trend Has People Saying “Cheese” with Divorce Decrees And now you may kiss… your ex! We were used to marriages starting …
Unwed Couples Could Be Subjected to Support Orders Like Alimony for the Married, Palimony Could Be Next for Washington The line dividing the legal rights of married couples and …
Fourth of July Activities for the Whole Family Washington State is Jam-Packed with 4th of July Fun for 2017 The 4th of July in the Pacific Northwest brings fantastic weather …
While a Step in the Right Direction, the Washington Child Support Formula Can Still Be Gamed. The Washington State Courts and Legislature have been striving for many years to create …
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The US Supreme Court Rules on Veteran Disability and Spousal Support The Supreme Court Decides Unanimously on Veteran’s Disability Pay and Spousal Support On May 15th, 2017, the US Supreme …
Top Summer Camps in Washington for 2017 The Best Summer Camps for Kids in the Pacific Northwest With school out in a matter of days, and summer just around the …
Frank Morris Passes 40 Year Milestone May 17th, 2017 marked 40 years that Olympia attorney, Frank Morris, has been practicing law. After graduating from the University of Puget Sound …
Olympia Divorce Lawyer Named ’10 Best’ in Washington Paul Posadas has been recognized by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys as being one of the ‘10 Best Attorneys for Client …
Second Wives Want All of Husband’s Cash The Second Wives Club is more than a glitzy reality TV show In real life, the Second Wives Club is a political action group …
Newsweek recognizes DLFM as ‘Premier Law Firm 2017‘ Long time Olympia attorneys, Frank Morris and Jeanne Sockle, have been recognized by Newsweek Magazine as a ‘Premier Law Firm 2017′ and have …
How Much Money is Spent on February 14th? 62% of adults say that they plan to celebrate Valentine’s Day with dates and gifts. If you are among them, you’re probably not …
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Jeanne Sockle’s 6 ‘Go To’ Songs for Break-Ups & Divorce Music helps us deal with the emotional roller coaster of our lives. Fun, energetic music is an obvious way to launch …
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Survive the Holidays After Divorce with these 5 Articles The holidays after a divorce or separation can place tremendous emotional strain on the best of us. Now that you and your ex …
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Sarah Jessica Parker returns to HBO in the new comedy series, Divorce. Parker stars as Frances, a woman who suddenly begins to reassess her life and her marriage to Robert …
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Sarah Jessica Parker returns to HBO in the new comedy series, Divorce. Parker stars as Frances, a woman who suddenly begins to reassess her life and her marriage to Robert …
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Sarah Jessica Parker returns to HBO in the new comedy series, Divorce. Parker stars as Frances, a woman who suddenly begins to reassess her life and her marriage to Robert …
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As you enter into the divorce process, you are naturally apprehensive. Just making the decision to divorce can be fraught with emotion and uncertainty, and then knowing how to proceed …
In our practice we see all kinds of family dramas unfold. Our clients face frustrating obstacles and confounding laws, and we take pride in being able to guide them through. …
All divorces begin with two key steps. First, one spouse files a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage with the court. Second, the petition is officially served on the other spouse. …
What would you think about a court order to pay your ex-wife a billion dollars? Would the words ‘Worst Day Ever’ fit the bill? For oil billionaire Harold Hamm, it …
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Child Custody for Fathers: Statistics with Infographic It is often presumed that there is a bias toward women in the family court system. Here are the true numbers on child …
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With the start of a new year, you are likely making plans for the future and looking forward to everything you will do this year. Every new year brings …
Russell Wilson and Ciara are both successful and rich. They are both stars with extraordinary futures. Neither needs the other’s money. Neither needs the protection of a prenuptial agreement. Prenuptial …
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Every divorce is unique and often there is no single reason which leads a couple to decide to end their marriage. Financial problems, lack of commitment, excessive arguing, or unmet …
You might have seen the headlines: “Divorce Causes Heart Attacks,” “Long Term Health Problems After Divorce,” or even “Divorced Men Die Sooner.” Recently completed medical studies have led to multiple …
A husband has found a unique way to protest his wife’s demand for a divorce. After she forced him out of their million dollar Texas marital home and changed the …
Searching for the secret to a long and happy marriage? You won’t find it in any of these following destinations! These divorce hot spots have some of the highest divorce …
South Korea just reaffirmed its top spot as one of the most difficult countries in the world for getting a divorce. While Americans take for granted the right to a …
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For children, the new school year always comes too soon. It seems like summer just started and suddenly it is September again. As a parent, you may feel the same …
Actor Terrence Howard’s real life has started to resemble some of the plot lines from his hit TV show Empire. A battle over the terms of his 2012 divorce …
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In movies and TV shows, men are often shown as initiating divorce. Stereotypical plot lines usually feature a husband giving his wife the shocking news that he is leaving her …
A battle over the fate of five frozen embryos continues in a San Francisco court room – and it could lead to new California law. The divorce of Stephen …
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AshleyMadison.com offers married people the opportunity to meet others online interested in cheating on their spouses. With the brash motto, “Life is Short, Have an Affair,” the website prides itself …
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Sorry to disappoint the school children of the world, but the three Tsimhoni children just won “How I Spent My Summer Vacation.” When classes start again in the fall, they …
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We’ve talked about it before here on the Divorce Lawyers for Men blog, but it is worth repeating: Divorce is not an ending but the start of a new chapter …
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It all started last year when celebrity chef power couple Pat and Gina Neely of Down Home with the Neelys, announced the end of their 20 year marriage. The …
The June 2015 ruling of the Supreme Court in the case of Obergefell v. Hodges made same-sex marriage the law of the land in the United States. It also enshrined …
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Go out and explore Washington this summer and build new memories for you and your kids. This week we’re sharing three of our favorite all-level hikes in the Pacific Northwest’s …
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Divorce Lawyers For Men is pleased to announce Shawn G as the winner of the $5000 Divorce Giveaway contest. Though he asked to remain anonymous, Shawn wished for us to …
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The Super Rich Are Filing for Divorce in London A center of international trade and finance, London is home to many of the most powerful business people on the planet. …
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BEEN ASSIGNED A PARENTING SEMINAR? WE’LL HELP YOU GET THROUGH IT. When there are minor children involved in a divorce, courts often order the divorcing spouses to attend parenting classes. …
It sounds like such a beautiful idea. Instead of spending thousands of dollars arguing with each other in divorce court, a couple instead invites their closest friends and family to …
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Jilted spouses across America likely let out a cheer when a California judge ordered V. Stiviano to return $2.6 million in gifts she received from Donald Sterling. In a previous …
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It’s not surprising that with the rise of social media, our personal lives can play out live on the internet. Ever since Facebook added Relationship Status to online profiles, a …
It sounds like a sensational divorce headline. A jilted wife accuses her husband of spending millions of their money on his mistress and demands the court force the young …
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The arrest of Robert Durst on March 14, 2015 made national headlines and introduced people all around the world to a man who has lived a very strange life. …
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How to Help Your Friend Deal with Divorce Supporting your friend through divorce isn’t as challenging as it seems. Cover the bases with these 3 fool proof steps, and …
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Very few people would list divorce among their top ten favorite events in life. Even if your divorce was relatively conflict free, you probably wouldn’t compare it to a …
When a couple divorces, people often like to play a blame game. After all, there must be a reason the marriage failed. One of the spouses must be to …
3 Professions Divorced Men Should Never Marry Now that some time has passed since your divorce, you are likely thinking about dating again. You may even be formulating a mental …
3 Reasons the Parent Trap Ruined Divorce for Everyone If you were a child in any decade between the 1950’s and today, it is likely you saw and loved …
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The start of a new year is a great time to set goals and focus on the future. If you are divorced, you may be starting the new year …
If you are a divorced father, you might be dreading the holiday season. Family gatherings are the cornerstone of holiday celebrations and can cause divorced parents to feel that …
Let’s face it, the holidays can be a tough time to be divorced. Your children can’t be in two places at once and so celebrating means coordinating and scheduling with …
Divorce is often listed as one of the worst experiences men can go through in the United States. Besides the emotional toll that comes with the end of a …
Answer: They Both Want to Know Where Your Alimony Check Is It’s the worst part of the month. You have to fill out a check and write your ex-wife’s name …
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Many men going through divorce feel like asking for alimony is a sign of weakness, and refuse to take money from their higher-earning ex-wives. It makes great headlines, a famous …
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You bought it at the beginning of your life together. It was a symbol of the eternal bond of love between you and your wife. You thought you would wear …
The “This is Wholesome” campaign by Honey Maid features their iconic graham crackers being enjoyed by different families. The latest video, #NotBroken, features a positive and heartwarming look at …
It’s that time again, the start of a new school year. The end of summer brings a mad rush for new clothes, school supplies, and plenty of number two pencils. …
In a previous article we talked about the potential danger of bitcoin and other digital currencies being used to hide assets in a divorce. Unlike traditional assets, bitcoins exist only …
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The mysterious digital currency known as Bitcoin has been making sensational headlines for the past year. Worth pennies only 18 months ago, the price spiked to $1200 at the end …
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Marriage is a monumental event in the lives of two people. A public sign of love and dedication, it is the beginning of a new life as husband and wife. …
5 Ways to Clean Up Your Facebook Profile After Divorce Your Breakup Doesn’t Have to be All Over Social Media & Facebook Doesn’t Need to Notify You about Your Ex-Wife You’ve signed all the …
Divorce may seem like the last thing you want to think about when planning a wedding. However, divorce is a part of life and likely some of the decisions you …
News media around the world have declared the divorce of Russian “Fertilizer King”, Dmitry Rybolovlev, from his wife of 24 years, the most expensive in history. Given that a Swiss …
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Summer is here and with school coming to an end, your children are looking forward to the long summer vacation. As a divorced parent, you may have some concerns about …
One key area where your lawyer needs documentation from you is your financial assets and debts. During the divorce the community property of the marriage will be divided between you …
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If you are a parent just starting the divorce process you may be concerned about where your children are going to live and what the visitation schedule will be with …
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