Elise Buie Family Law, PLLC

Elise Buie Family Law, PLLC We help families transition peacefully through divorce, custody, and estate planning services. I understand divorce both personally and professionally.

This page allows prospective clients to get to know me as an attorney and me as a human so that they can determine whether the chemistry exists to form an attorney-client relationship during one of the most stressful times in a person's life. I pride myself on my ability to work through huge problems, including major life transitions. If Hurricane Katrina did not stop me but instead propelled me t

o my passion - families - then there is no problem too big and no transition too messy. I know what it is like to be a "stay at home" mom thrust back into work to survive, and I know what it is like to juggle a demanding career and a large family. I strive to preserve civility and respect during the divorce process and reduce conflict and its impact on parents and their children. I educate my clients on the impact of conflict on the children so that my clients can make the best decisions possible for the future health of their children. I work closely with my clients to ensure that they understand their options and rights to make informed decisions about their future. I bring a breadth of experience dealing with high-conflict families to every family law case I handle. My goal is to serve each client individually, knowing that no two families are alike, so no two solutions are the same. I strive to find real-life workable solutions for the families I serve, realizing that a marriage might be over, but a family still stands. My practice involves all aspects of family law: prepping postnuptial and separation agreements, parenting plans, child support, simple and complex financial cases, relocation, and blended families. I am collaboratively trained and have had 40 hours of mediation training. I have a deep understanding of complex parenting issues, which clients may face when divorcing. I also have the needed attention to detail and experience required to capably handle complex financial cases. Families run full speed 24/7. I get that because I, too, run full speed. Our team at Elise Buie Family Law Group, PLLC, gets that too. That is why we are available to you when you are available. Family law feels like an emergency room at times - people popping in with unforeseen problems at all hours of the day and night and on weekends. Often if a client will call at the beginning of what seems like a crisis, we can divert the storm together with a bit of education and some creative problem-solving with a heart for your family's future. Having an emotionally available attorney who understands your rights and frankly explains your responsibilities is a resource not to be overlooked during your divorce.

Serving as a personal representative in Washington State is not a ceremonial role. πŸ“Filing deadlines. Creditor notice re...
06/05/2026

Serving as a personal representative in Washington State is not a ceremonial role. πŸ“
Filing deadlines. Creditor notice requirements. Asset inventories. Distribution to beneficiaries.

Each step has legal consequences if handled incorrectly, and most people have never done it before.

The Elise Buie Family Law team helps Renton families move through probate with the same care they bring to family law. Book a consultation today: https://www.elisebuiefamilylaw.com/renton-wa-probate-attorneys/

06/05/2026

Alimony is not automatic in a Washington divorce. It is awarded based on the specific facts of your case, including whether one spouse needs support and whether the other has the ability to pay.

Every situation is different, so understanding how these factors apply to you is essential.

Book a consultation at www.elisebuiefamilylaw.com or call 206-429-4750 to discuss your case.

06/05/2026

This is a follow-up to yesterday's post about a book I recommend to law firm owners and really any business owner or professional.

Now here are a few books that have shaped how we think about leadership, relationships, parenting, and serving families:

πŸ“š The Gap and The Gain by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy (This is the book I recommended on yesterday's post, so go back and check that out!)
πŸ“š The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
πŸ“š The Co-Parenting Handbook by Karen Bonnell
πŸ“š Family-Centered Parenting Plans by Karen Bonnell and Elise Buie
πŸ“š Fair Play by Eve Rodsky

Every one of these books has influenced how we work with clients, lead our team, and think about building healthier families. Some challenge your mindset. Some give practical tools. All of them have earned a spot on our shelf. πŸ’œ

Washington is a community property state. Most people know that. πŸ’‘What fewer people realize: that classification affects...
06/04/2026

Washington is a community property state. Most people know that. πŸ’‘
What fewer people realize: that classification affects not just your divorce outcome, but how your estate passes when you die. A will alone may not protect your spouse, your children, or the assets you brought into the marriage.

The Elise Buie Family Law team handles both family law and estate planning so nothing falls through the gaps between the two.


πŸ“– Learn more and book a consultation today:
elisebuiefamilylaw.com/kent-wa-will-and-trust-attorneys

Kent will and trust attorneys are helping families create wills, trusts, and powers of attorney to protect assets, children, and digital legacies.

06/04/2026

Do you ever reach a goal, celebrate it for about five minutes, and then immediately start chasing the next one? I know I do.

As lawyers, business owners, and high achievers, we're often wired to focus on what's next. The next case. The next hire. The next revenue goal. The next milestone. The problem is that when you're always looking ahead, it's easy to miss how far you've already come.

One book that completely changed my perspective is The Gap and The Gain by Dan Sullivan. The idea is simple but powerful: instead of measuring yourself against where you want to be, measure yourself against where you started.

Lately, our leadership team has been making a point to celebrate our wins every week. Not because we're done growing, but because progress deserves to be noticed. Taking a moment to look over your shoulder and recognize the gains you've made is good for morale, good for leadership, and frankly, good for your mental health.

Sometimes the goal isn't to move the goalpost again.

Sometimes the goal is to appreciate how far you've already moved it. πŸ’œ

06/04/2026

A prenup is often one of the first opportunities couples have to sit down and have the conversations that matter.

How will we handle money?
Do we want children?
Where do we want to live?
What are our goals for our family?
What does work and parenting look like for each of us?

These conversations can help build a stronger foundation before you ever walk down the aisle.

And if you discover you're not aligned on some of life's biggest decisions, that's important information to have before getting married, not after.

The goal is clarity, communication, and reducing conflict. Sometimes the most valuable part of the prenup process isn't the document itself. It's the conversations that happen along the way.

Alimony is not automatic in Washington. The court considers factors like income, earning ability, and financial needs to...
06/04/2026

Alimony is not automatic in Washington. The court considers factors like income, earning ability, and financial needs to determine whether support is warranted.

Have questions about your situation? Book a consultation at www.elisebuiefamilylaw.com or call 206-429-4750 today.

06/03/2026

Divorce has a way of bringing out both the best and worst in people.

My advice? Focus on being the person you want your children to remember years from now. Stay calm when you can. Get informed before making decisions. Think long-term instead of reacting to the emotion of the moment.

You cannot control what your spouse does next. You can control the team you build around you, the advice you follow, and the choices you make for your future. Those decisions often shape the outcome more than people realize.

If your ex knows how to push your buttons, the first step is taking your buttons back.That sounds simple. It isn't.One o...
06/03/2026

If your ex knows how to push your buttons, the first step is taking your buttons back.

That sounds simple. It isn't.

One of the hardest lessons in divorce is realizing that someone else's behavior does not have to determine your emotional state. You do not have to attend every argument you're invited to. You do not have to react to every text, accusation, or provocation.

The moment you stop letting someone else control your mood, your peace, or your day is the moment you start getting your power back.

That doesn't mean what they did was okay.
It means you're no longer handing them the keys.

The most empowering part is realizing how much influence you still have on the trajectory of your life.

Focus on what you can control: how you respond, the boundaries you set, the consistency you create, the plans you make, and the relationship you're building with your children every day.

That is where your power lives. πŸ’ͺπŸ’œ

The moment you find out your spouse is cheating, there are three things you must not do.Two of them feel completely natu...
06/03/2026

The moment you find out your spouse is cheating, there are three things you must not do.

Two of them feel completely natural. One of them is obvious in hindsight.

All three can cost you real leverage in a divorce proceeding if you're not careful.

I've spent years walking clients through the aftermath of infidelity. The ones who came out strongest weren't the ones who handled it perfectly emotionally. They were the ones who got strategic fast.

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