Mediating Conflict,
Embracing Peace
Divorce may affect more than the family structure. If you and your former spouse jointly operated a business, going separate ways is likely to disrupt operations in several ways. You might have to rearrange things you had not planned for, such as ownership of the...
Some people litigate their divorces, meaning they go to court and have a judge make all of the decisions. Others can file an uncontested divorce because they settle their matters outside of court. If you would like an uncontested divorce, mediation can be a tool to...
Divorce is complicated enough when both parties are living in the same house. What happens when the parties are living in entirely different countries? At , we have experience with handling divorce matters for married couples spread across...
One big step toward finalizing your divorce (or creating a final parenting plan) is figuring out custody of your children for the holidays, such as Thanksgiving, Christmas or Winter Break. As a reminder, legal custody pertains to the ability to make decisions for the...
A top goal for many seeking a divorce in Washington is getting it over with as quickly and painlessly as possible. We cannot blame you for feeling this way, but over-compromising to end the process is typically a mistake. Before you give in to any or all demands from...
In today’s episode I continue my conversation with Limited License Legal Technician (LLLT), Jeanne Barrans. We focus on the LLLT program and what it is.
In today’s episode I talked to Limited License Legal Technician (LLLT), Jeanne Barrans, about what a LLLT is and what they do. We also discussed how these professionals can help in a family law or divorce case and how that differs with what attorneys and paralegals...
When domestic violence is suspected as a part of a relationship, the court must be cautious about custody arrangements. That being said, Washington doesn’t automatically restrict a parent accused of abuse from having custody of their child. Domestic violence is...
Alimony is a top concern for many couples going through a divorce. Alimony, also known as spousal support, is money paid in regular installments from one ex-spouse to another following a divorce. It is intended to ensure that both spouses are able to maintain a...
Unfortunately, some child custody cases fall through the cracks of our family law system here in Everett and other parts of Washington. Although it does not happen often, a court may mistakenly grant custody to a parent that is dangerous to a child. When a parent...