Father’s Day is quickly coming up, and to celebrate, we put together a gift guide full of items and present ideas for the special, hard-working dads in your life. And hey, if you want to get yourself something nice, we fully encourage it! For the Dad Who Just Wants to Stay Home Subscription service Don’t … Read more
The sun is setting later, rain clouds are clearing the sky, and flowers are blooming. This can only mean one thing–spring has sprung! While springtime often represents changes and renewal, it also brings one of the most exciting times of the year: spring break. Most of us are not likely to be beachside in Cabo … Read more
There are many interesting facts and stats regarding divorce. Some are hard to believe and should be taken with a grain of salt. Often, different sources report conflicting data, further muddying the topic. Here are some of the most interesting (and craziest) divorce fact and stats we’ve come across. Divorce Rates One divorce is filed … Read more
The holidays are among us, and that means it is time to enjoy winter festivities with our friends and family. Luckily, the Pacific Northwest hosts a plethora of events and traditions that are sure to bring you and your loved ones some holiday cheer. From jolly parades to stunning light displays, you are sure to … Read more
How the growing rate of inflation will affect different aspects of our life seems to be a question on most of our minds these days. If you are wondering whether you will see the impacts of inflation on divorce, the answer is very likely “yes.” The causes and effects of inflation run deep and can … Read more
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a new normal in America. With over 32 million cases in the United States alone, lockdown orders, mask mandates, and record unemployment numbers had many Americans staying home throughout 2020. Every relationship contains stress and conflict, but many couples were pushed to the breaking point due to added stress caused … Read more
Divorce is a complex process no matter how you go about it, but there are ways to make the process easier. With the right mindset and a little professional help, you can have an amicable split from your spouse – one with little to no friction. What is an Amicable Divorce? An amicable divorce means … Read more
Divorce is a decision that should never be taken lightly. Unfortunately, there are many instances in which divorce is simply unavoidable, and it’s in the best interest of all parties involved to file a dissolution of marriage. Before proceeding, however, it’s essential to understand that Washington State is a no-fault divorce state. What is a … Read more
For decades, the divorce rate has been consistent – at least as far as the general population is concerned. Anyone walking down the aisle knew they had a 50-50 chance of making their marriage work. Statistically, Washington state has been on par with the national divorce rate. How does the divorce rate in Washington state … Read more
In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, some people predicted another U.S. baby boom. Unfortunately, sheltering in place has had its drawbacks, as some couples have experienced more turbulence than marital bliss. The latest reports suggest there is actually a COVID divorce boom. Today, you will see why coronavirus and divorce are linked and … Read more
Divorce can be an emotional experience. However, if you understand the process of getting a divorce in Washington State, it may reduce the anxiety by limiting the amount of unknowns. Moreover, knowing what to prepare for before and throughout the different stages of divorce can often make a huge difference in the outcome. Preparing for … Read more
Going into a divorce, you may be overwhelmed with advice, some of which is informed and much of which is not. However, Washington state divorce laws are straightforward and can be interpreted by an experienced men’s divorce attorney in Olympia, Washington to give you a clear idea of how a divorce can be resolved. This does … Read more
Divorce is an emotionally challenging event for all parties involved as no one enters a marriage expecting it to fail. Yet, approximately 45% of marriages end in divorce in the United States alone. Various studies have looked into different factors that could cause a marriage to end in divorce and from these studies, we compiled … Read more
The state of Divorce in Washington State from 2009 to 2019 What’s the Real Divorce Rate in Washington State? A lot of us have already heard the statistic, ‘50% of all marriages end in divorce’. Is this really true? And what’s the divorce rate in Washington state? A lot of people do get divorced, but … Read more
The Divorce Sucks! Podcast featuring Frank Morris Laura reached out to Frank for an interview on the The Divorce Sucks! Podcast, with the desire to understand the special issues men face in divorce. Frank was happy to share some difficulties his clients have faced, and how he has helped clients make it through their divorce … Read more
Both men and women experience heartbreak after a split, but men can experience it differently. Depression in men can show up as physical symptoms such as headaches, sleep problems, fatigue, digestive disorders, and emotional symptoms such as irritability or anger and a loss of interest in work, relationships or hobbies. While the dark and often stormy … Read more
Man Cave Tips for the Modern Man Modern Man Cave Spots You can create a space that’s suitable for entertaining as well as relaxing even if the place, or your budget, is small. If you really want a man cave, you may have to think outside the box. Maybe you can use the garage and … Read more
The Holidays are tough on recently Divorced families, and Thanksgiving is no exception. For years your family probably had the same traditions. Maybe you always went to your in-laws for Thanksgiving, or maybe you and your ex were in charge of hosting guests every year. Maybe you always made plans to go out of town with your ex. But, now … Read more
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 so that we all may enjoy freedom and liberty. The following locations across Washington state are offering Veterans Day Deals for military members with valid … Read more
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 of these 11 haunted Washington locations. Whether you’re looking for a fun mini-vacation, or just a Saturday afternoon adventure with your (older) kids around Halloween, … Read more
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 action on sexual abuse in the work place is long overdue. All too often when we began to focus on a problem, we only focus … Read more
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 of Divorce Lawyers for Men and has spent over 35 years helping men facing divorce. He has helped men win primary custody of their children … Read more
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 in divorce’. But, is this really true? Sure, a lot of people go through a divorce in the US, but do half of all U.S. … Read more
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 thanks to a recently-passed tax reform bill. This could lead to a lower divorce rate in 2019. A little-discussed section of the tax reform bill … Read more
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 joy, but for others, it may be a time of sadness and depression. People often come down with “the holiday blues” around this time of … Read more
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 men who never returned home from the Vietnam War. Memorial Project Puts Faces with Names of Heroes Janna Hoehn is on a Quest for Photographs … Read more
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 will ring. We will all be off-and-running with the structured chaos that comes with having the kids back in school, band, sports, and other extracurricular … Read more
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 out well, with a kiss and some sparks, and usually ending in a fight. But more and more marriages seem to be… ending well. The … Read more
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 the legal rights of unmarried couples living in long-term “Committed Intimate Relationships” has, over time, been judicially dismantled. A Committed Intimate Relationship is defined … Read more
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 and fun activities for all ages. Lucky for us there are plenty of parades, events, and fireworks shows that the whole family will enjoy! We … Read more
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 a fair and objective system to set consistent and reasonable child support for all divorcing couples. Prior to the adoption of the Washington State Child … Read more
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 corner, many families are faced with the task of choosing a camp for their children that will make everyone happy. Luckily, there are a lot … Read more
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 School of Law with High Distinction, Frank has spent the last 40 years litigating complex legal claims. He has successfully tried thousands of family law/divorce, … Read more
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 Satisfaction‘. It’s no secret that our office in Olympia, WA holds a special place in our hearts. Co-founders of Divorce Lawyers for Men, … Read more
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 been featured in the Legal Insights section of their publication in an article titled ‘How to get Great Legal Representation in 2017′ [OLYMPIA, WA] — … Read more
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 surprised that love won’t come cheap next Tuesday. As a matter of fact, the average person will spend around $145 on the holiday. Love is … Read more
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 into celebration and express jubilation when times are good. As a society, we use music as a foundation of many of our holidays, religious rituals, … Read more
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 (played by Thomas Haden Church) but finds that making a clean break is harder than she thought. Episode 3 aired Sunday, October 23rd, 2016 on HBO … Read more
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 (played by Thomas Haden Church) but finds that making a clean break is harder than she thought. Episode 2 aired Sunday, October 16th, 2016 on HBO … Read more
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 (played by Thomas Haden Church) but finds that making a clean break is harder than she thought. This series premier episode kicked off the new … Read more
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. In some divorces a difficulty arises immediately at step two. The location of the other spouse is unknown, and despite the best efforts, the spouse … Read more
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 agreements are designed for couples planning marriage that have diverse incomes and assets. The agreements are intended to limit the economic loss of the rich … Read more
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 rates in the world. Maybe it’s something in the water or not enough love songs on the radio, but people in these places just don’t … Read more
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 no-fault divorce, Korean divorce law is built on a firm foundation of fault. In fact, which spouse is at fault for the end of marriage … Read more
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 from his second wife, Michelle Ghent, reads like a prime time drama with accusations of blackmail, extortion, and threats to release illicit videos. At stake … Read more
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 Findley and Dr. Mimi Lee has made national headlines. Just prior to the couple’s marriage in 2010, Dr. Lee discovered that she had breast cancer. … Read more
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 on being the most famous name in infidelity, and with 37 million members, claims to be the second largest paid dating website in the world. … Read more
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 will be able to entertain their classmates with the report, “I Spent My Summer Vacation in Jail” (that is, if they’re released by the new … Read more
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 Neelys, who first appeared on Food Network in 2006, had built a culinary empire as married chefs. As the Neelys, they had two television shows, … Read more
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 a less discussed but equally important right into American law, Divorce Equality. Prior to this decision, married same-sex couples did not have a legal path … Read more
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 most beautiful, subalpine lakes. Tucked just below the timberline in the Olympic Peninsula and Olympic mountain range, these bright-green and clear-blue glacier-formed lakes are perfect … Read more
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 share his story with you. Shawn and his twelve year old son wish to start a new life together. Shawn has been the sole provider … Read more
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 article, we discussed the legal case Shelly Sterling brought against her husband’s former “friend.” Now a ruling has been made and Donald Sterling’s much younger … Read more
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 person’s status as single, dating, or married can be public information for the whole world to view. First dates are now posted on Instagram, engagement … Read more
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 woman to repay the money. There is just one difference, no one is getting divorced. No stranger to scandal, Donald Sterling is once again the … Read more
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. In true made-for-tv fashion, Mr. Durst was arrested less than 24 hours before the final episode of a documentary exploring his connection to a strange … Read more
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 the movie, The Parent Trap. Originally released by Disney in 1961, it was remade in 1998 ensuring generations of American children were exposed to it. … Read more
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 your ex-wife. The situation is often made worse by a sudden flurry of last minute emergencies and requested changes to the vacation schedule your former … Read more
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 a blended family. The video highlights some of the great things about being part of a blended family, including having “two moms and two dads.” … Read more
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 as computer code and can be transferred anywhere in the world instantly and anonymously. The new technology of digital currency appears ripe for abuse. While … Read more
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 of last year and made some basement dwelling internet nerds into instant millionaires. Unregulated and completely anonymous, Bitcoin has also become a favored currency for … Read more
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 divorce court just awarded the soon to be ex-Mrs. Rybolovlev $4.5 billion, the title may seem justified. However, Russian oligarchs don’t make billions by giving … Read more
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 the summer vacation. With your children now home from school, the regular visitation routine will switch to the vacation schedule. This may present challenges as … Read more
A new law in the state of California allows family courts there to recognize more than two people as the legal parents of a child. The law was created to meet new challenges presented by evolving family structures and the expanding definition of marriage in California. Could a similar law be in Washington’s future? Understanding … Read more
Washington State voters have passed the 2012 Referendum Measure No. 74 which will amend the State statutes controlling Marriage and Domestic Partnerships. Until the passage of RM No. 74, Washington State laws recognized the marriage of only one man to one woman, and specifically prohibited the marriage if the parties were of the same sex. … Read more
I realize this is not a divorce topic, or a Washington Divorce Lawyers for Men topic. It doesn’t even have to do with family law but it could affect your family in a different way and it is information that we all need to know. Wrongful death settlements are awards which are given to surviving … Read more