Knauf Santos Law, PLLC

02/13/2026

Going through the process of divorce or separation is a trying time for any couple. Between dividing up property, legal proceedings and handling child custody, many people can forget the tax implications as well. You can avoid missteps with the IRS —especially if there's a breakdown in communicati...

02/09/2026

Parallel parenting is one form of parenting after a divorce. Here's the impact it can have on children.

02/06/2026

Talking through practicalities of divorce later in life

The divorce rate for men and women in their second half of adulthood has doubled since 1990, presenting mental health challenges and opportunities for divorcees and their practitioners.

02/02/2026

Learn when parents in Washington State might be able to change how much they’re paying or receiving in child support after they’ve remarried.

01/30/2026

“Getting a divorce is never easy, but it’s going to look a little different in your 50s when you’ve potentially been with someone for a long time,” said Kelly Cichy, PhD, a professor of human development and family science at Kent State University in Ohio. “In some cases, adult children are out of the house; they are more autonomous. But that doesn’t mean that there might not still be very real consequences and renegotiating of relationships or a need for additional support.”

Practitioners working with later-in-life divorcees can help patients explore eroded connections with family, friends, and their sense of belonging.

01/26/2026

Remarry with care, because love gets complicated the second time around.

01/23/2026

Despite a recent shift in the allocation of parenting time arrangements following divorce, there is no clear consensus regarding the effects of shared parenting on children’s adjustment in high conflict families. We propose key questions and ...

01/16/2026

No one gets married preparing to get divorced, so many newly divorced people are unprepared for the tax rules that they may now be subject to. Watch this TurboTax tax tip video for a few things to think about if you've gotten divorced.

01/12/2026

Washington’s family law code (RCW 26.19) has been significantly updated for 2026, with changes that affect how courts calculate and apply child support orders. These updates are based on legislative reforms intended to modernize support guidelines and make outcomes more equitable across a broader range of financial situations.

Now that we've entered 2026, a number of new laws are now in effect.

01/08/2026

These six things could help you avoid a tax surprise.

When planning taxes after a divorce, watch the calendar, gather account statements, see a pro, plan for the house and know the tax effects of kids and asset sales.

01/01/2026

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