Seattle Divorce Services

03/03/2023

Our lawyers are attending the Collaborative Professionals of Washington annual conference this weekend.

It’s lovely to be with so many of our friends and colleagues from this supportive community. ❤️

02/14/2023

Broken heart sign has been mended! The office hasn’t been the same without it.

02/02/2023

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Free tax preparation help will soon be available at the Ballard Library. The Seattle Public Library, United Way of King County, and AARP collaborate to offer free, in-person tax preparation service…

11/07/2022

Great discussion with Co-Parenting coach Karen Bonnell on navigating the holidays in a child-centered way.

Karen Bonnell shared her thoughts on celebrating holidays post-divorce on New Day Northwest. This is from 2019, but a really great segment.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pLg_-Uey2E

10/17/2022

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10/10/2022

Our attorneys attended an engaging, informative and fun professional conference in Chelan over the weekend. Grateful to all who made it happen, including our own Mark Alexander, who currently serves on the board of DRAW.

Looking forward to next year!

09/09/2022

We love the value that our neutral financial analysts bring to our Collaborative cases.

This is a refreshingly honest, vulnerable and deep conversation from our local CDFAs. Thank you for your work. It’s very much appreciated!

Listen to Maryann Nelson, Kelly Deis, and Raelene Bushbeck discuss the role of Financial Specialists in Collaborative Law.

Podcast - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1900537/11101831

06/08/2022

Visitation and custody issues are decided based on what is in the best interests of the child. While supervised visitation for a parent may seem extreme, it is important to understand what it specifically means for you and your child.

Our firm breaks down what you need to know about supervised visitation in Seattle.

What are the rules for supervised visitation in Seattle? We break down the law and what parents and family members need to know

04/18/2022

Divorce and legal separation are the most common options that people choose for dissolving their marriages. However, there are situations where one or both spouses may decide to pursue an annulment, often for social or religious reasons.

Unfortunately, annulments are not available for everyone or in every situation. In order to make an informed decision, you need to understand what makes this option unique. Here our Seattle divorce attorney explains everything you need to know.

Annulments can be complicated. A Seattle divorce attorney can help you decide whether an annulment is right for you & assist with the process

03/01/2022

Married or not, moving in together is a big step for every couple.

However, u***d couples who live together can be presented with a number of challenges if the relationship doesn’t work out. As your lives become intertwined, you face both financial and legal risks.

Find out how a cohabitation agreement can provide clarity and protection for those who are unmarried in the event that your relationship comes to an end.

Agreeing to live together is a big step for a couple. A cohabitation agreement can help protect your future. Learn the ins and outs with this post.

02/14/2022

Under certain circumstances grandparents and other relatives can seek custody or visitation rights, but should tread carefully as there is potential for making things worse and ending up with even less contact with the children.

Under Washington law relatives are not entitled to custody or visitation without unusual circumstances. Here our Seattle family lawyers break down how to file and other options to take before pursuing custody.

Washington doesn't typically allow for custody or visitation for relatives other than parents but there are options to consider. Learn more.

02/02/2022

A collaborative divorce is one that is more of a negotiation than other divorce proceedings. Since the former spouses are working together to resolve the marriage amicably, several professionals are often needed to assist with the decision-making process.

Here our collaborative divorce attorney outlines the roles of the individuals who are often called in to assist.

A collaborative divorce often involves the assistance of other professionals. Learn whose involved and how they help.