Mediating Conflict, Embracing Peace
Collaborative Divorce Services for
Hawaii and Washington
Mediating Conflict, Embracing Peace
Collaborative Divorce Services for
Hawaii and Washington
Empowering People To Resolve Conflict Instead Of Promoting It
Our family law attorney at Akiona Law, PLLC, is dedicated to helping people resolve divorce and family law matters amicably throughout Everett and the greater Seattle area in Washington state. She also provides counsel via video for clients across O‘ahu and the neighbor islands. Our lawyer, Ululani “Lani” Akiona, approaches every case with experience, skill and compassion. She can help you get through your family law concerns without resorting to traditional litigation or a trial by using mediation or collaborative divorce. Simply stated, these are methods that allow you to resolve conflict instead of promoting it. Whether you are going through a divorce or trying to resolve a related matter, our lawyer will show you how you can reach an agreement without litigation. Above all, she and our staff will treat you with the respect and honesty that you deserve.
Let our attorney create a unique case plan tailored to your individual circumstances.
How The Collaborative Divorce And Mediation Process Works
Step 1: The Beginning
Whether you opt for a collaborative divorce or divorce mediation, the first step is hiring an attorney. It is important to remember that you and your spouse must each find your own lawyers to represent you. Your attorney will listen to the particulars of your case, help you understand how collaborative divorce and mediation work, and assist you in determining which one makes sense in your situation.
Step 2: Make A Plan
Once you decide whether you want to pursue a collaborative divorce or divorce mediation, our lawyer can help you take the appropriate steps for beginning the process. She can also assist you with bringing in other divorce professionals – such as child specialists or financial analysts – as needed.
Step 3: Enter Negotiations
No matter which option you choose, you will move through the negotiation process, during which you will work out important issues – such as child custody, child support, property division and spousal support – collaboratively and with civility. If a settlement cannot be reached through negotiation, then you may choose to pursue litigation at that point.
Step 4: The End
The only time you have to go to court during a collaborative divorce or divorce mediation is to finalize proceedings. Once a settlement is reached and all documents are drafted, signed and approved, you can concentrate on building the post-divorce future you deserve.
What Are The Benefits Of Collaborative Divorce And Mediation?
Staying in control:
You and your spouse – not the judge – will get to call the shots during your divorce.
Reducing conflict:
Making things easier for loved ones:
If you and your spouse have children, then collaborating and cooperating can make it easier for them to adjust to life after divorce. (And it sets a good example for them, too.)
Mediating Conflict. Embracing Peace.
We serve Snohomish County, including the greater Seattle area,
and via video in Honolulu, O‘ahu and the neighbor islands.
Seattle Times ‘Best In The PNW’
The Seattle Times has recognized our firm as one of the best family law firms in Seattle in the 2024 ‘Best In The PNW’ People’s Choice Awards. We like to think it was because our firm dedicates itself to helping people resolve divorce and family law matters amicably throughout Everett and the greater Seattle area. Our legal team approaches every case with experience, skill and compassion. As we say, there is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ family law solution, so our attorneys tailor the solution to the family law issue, whether collaborative divorce, uncontested divorce, mediating a family dispute or contested divorce.
Our lawyer strives to ease the wide range of concerns by taking a systematic yet sensitive four-step approach:
Our attorney looks deeper to identify and understand each client’s needs and goals.
Our lawyer takes this information and offers personalized solutions.
Our attorney works with integrity and provides an honest assessment and plan.
Why Hire Akiona Law, PLLC?
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Our lawyer and staff take a team approach to every divorce, and attorney Akiona works with all participating parties to craft and work toward viable solutions.
Attorney Akiona is certified as a mediator and trained in collaborative divorce.
Our lawyer provides clients with the tools and information they need to make important decisions and move forward with confidence.
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