Our Bellevue divorce and family law blog is updated several times a month to keep our clients and potential clients up-to-date on the latest developments, news stories, and information related to our practice areas: divorce, child custody, divorce mediation, and domestic violence in the greater Seattle area. These short, informative, and easy-to-understand blog entries strive to keep our readers knowledgeable about Washington State divorce law and their own cases. If you have questions about your family law case, please contact our Seattle family law attorneys. Molly Kenny, Monica Rands-Preuss, and our law firm staff are here to help.
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Seattle Report: Spouse Abandonment & Divorce After Cancer DiagnosisA Seattle study has found that men are six times more likely than women to leave their spouse after a diagnosis of cancer or another serious illness.
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The Recession Means More Couples Are Turning to Divorce MediationBecause couples can save money, more and more divorcing spouses in Washington State are turning to divorce mediation during the recent recession.
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Seattle Mariners Minority Owner Affected byMicrosoft millionaire and Seattle Mariners minority owner Chris Larson is struggling with financial issues and a reportedly acrimonious divorce.
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Cohabitation and Date Nights Could Actually Be Lowering Divorce RatesA new report has found that cohabitation and date nights may be one reason that national divorce rates have fallen.
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Want a Graph of Divorce Rates? Look at a Graph of the National EconomyRecent research shows that the trend continues: couples feel more marital stress during hard economic times and get divorced when the economy improves.
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Premarital Counseling: Does it Prevent Divorce?Almost 50 percent of Americans participate in some sort of premarital counseling. Does this premarital education actually prevent divorce?
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Study: Gender Plays Role in Reaction to Partner's InfidelityA new study has found that gender plays a role in a person's reaction to discovering their partner's infidelity.
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Divorce Pranks Will Not Help Your CaseWhile pranks on an ex or soon-to-be ex-spouse may bring about feelings of retribution, they are not beneficial to a divorce settlement.
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Websites Provide Outlet for Women to Sell "Break-Up Bling"Websites like exboyfriendjewelry.com, idonowidont.com, and ex-cessories.com provide women with an outlet to sell their "break-up bling."
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Washington State Study Reveals Why Some Abuse Victims Recant StatementsA new Washington State study has revealed the process in which domestic abusers arrested for domestic violence convince their victims to drop charges.
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By The Numbers: Childless Couples Are More Likely To DivorceStudies have shown that couples without children are more likely to divorce, but researchers are not sure why this is the case.
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Hospitality industry hops on divorce bandwagonHotels around the world are offering packages to those planning a divorce or finishing up a divorce settlement.
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Post-Divorce Cosmetic Surgery on the RiseMore women are seeking post-divorce cosmetic surgery as a way to boost their self-esteem and regain their confidence.
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Planning to Marry a Second Time? Etiquette Advice for the "Encore" MarriageGetting remarried? Celebrities second marriages have encouraged wedding planners to develop a list of do's and don'ts for encore weddings.
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Mr. Mom vs. Ms. Mom...Who Wins?As women enter the full-time work force in larger numbers, custody trends are significantly changing to benefit men in contested custody cases.
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Stay-At-Home Dads More Likely To Divorce?A new study has found that stay-at-home dads are more likely to divorce than those that are salaried. However, some say the divorce study is flawed.
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Study: School Bullies Are More Likely To Abuse Future SpousesA new study has found that school bullies are more likely to grow up to become domestic abusers than those who didn't bully others as children.
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More Women Are Listing Video Games As A Cause Of DivorceA new study has found that men playing video games like "World of Warcraft" too much is an increasingly common reason that women file for divorce.
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Could Long Commutes Cause More Divorces?A new study out of Sweden has found that commutes longer than 45 minutes can lead to stress, resentment, relationship issues, and even divorce.
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Seattle Divorcee Says Facebook Ruined His MarriageA Seattle man shared his story of divorce and social networking websites. His 20-year marriage ended after his wife connected with an ex-boyfriend on Facebook.