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The ending of a marriage requires you to address all of the debts that you acquired during your marriage.  Even if you were able to handle your debts during the marriage, you might not be able to handle them after a divorce.  This is because of economies of scale; basically, it’s cheaper for two people to live together than it … Continue reading »

When you are going through a divorce, you have to think about your financial future.  A bankruptcy lawyer can help you protect your finances and your property.  Even if the divorce decree says that your ex-spouse is supposed to pay the debts, your creditors can still sue you for those debts because this is a community debt state.  The question … Continue reading »

What is the most important thing that you need to know about divorce and bankruptcy in Washington State?  This is a community property state. In a community property state there are really three parties to your marriage: you, your spouse, and the marital community.  The marital community is made up all of your assets and liabilities.  Any property that you … Continue reading »