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We know that talking with your child about your divorce is never easy. As divorce and family law attorneys, we understand that telling your child as a united front, before there are any changes in living arrangements, is ideal. Of course, that is not possible in every...
If you have disputed issues in your divorce, you will undergo mediation (depending on state/local laws). Here’s a brief look into why courts want your case to go to mediation: 1. Your story, your goals, your chance to be heard. Before mediation, the mediator has a...
With a little preparation on your end, you will have a clear idea of what you are looking for when hiring an attorney. We have some suggestions for you: First Impressions When you meet for the first time, you each are “sizing up” the other. Be realistic about this...
If you’re new to hiring an attorney, it is helpful to know that one of the biggest areas of frustration between clients and attorneys is the payment of attorney fees. We want you to have an idea of what to expect when searching for legal services: Retainer: Hourly...
Our courts scrambled to stay open when the Covid-19 pandemic hit — it was a tall order! They had to bump up their technology game to improve participation rates and efficiency. So how did they do? Digital Didn’t Happen Overnight Even before the pandemic hit, national...
Are you newly separated or mid-divorce with no parenting agreement/order in place? Start the holiday visitation conversation early to avoid piling on the stress. We have 5 ways to help you navigate these new waters: 1. Parents Decide, Not The Kids Do not discuss...
If you are in the home buying market, chances are good that you will be buying into a planned development. 80% of all new homes sold in 2020 were in HOA communities! In Washington state, 40.1% of homeowners are part of HOAs. Developers have discovered that planned...
We are exposed daily to splashy national news and politics, but what do we know about the business of running our local communities? For many of us, not that much. Municipalities (cities, towns, counties) provide the governmental framework for running police and...
Here in Washington state, Governor Jay Inslee officially proclaimed that August is Child Support Awareness Month in 2021, but when did child support become “a thing?” Turns out, in the 19th century, as the USA developed more aggressive child support obligations as...
Few things in the legal world can get as personal as a family law case. Today, the experienced family law attorney keeps pace with changes in domestic law and court procedures. Key areas where a family law attorney can help you: “We have a child, but we’re not...
We know that talking with your child about your divorce is never easy. As divorce and family law attorneys, we understand that telling your child as a united front, before there are any changes in living arrangements, is ideal. Of course, that is not possible in every...
If you have disputed issues in your divorce, you will undergo mediation (depending on state/local laws). Here’s a brief look into why courts want your case to go to mediation: 1. Your story, your goals, your chance to be heard. Before mediation, the mediator has a...
With a little preparation on your end, you will have a clear idea of what you are looking for when hiring an attorney. We have some suggestions for you: First Impressions When you meet for the first time, you each are “sizing up” the other. Be realistic about this...
If you’re new to hiring an attorney, it is helpful to know that one of the biggest areas of frustration between clients and attorneys is the payment of attorney fees. We want you to have an idea of what to expect when searching for legal services: Retainer: Hourly...
Our courts scrambled to stay open when the Covid-19 pandemic hit — it was a tall order! They had to bump up their technology game to improve participation rates and efficiency. So how did they do? Digital Didn’t Happen Overnight Even before the pandemic hit, national...
Are you newly separated or mid-divorce with no parenting agreement/order in place? Start the holiday visitation conversation early to avoid piling on the stress. We have 5 ways to help you navigate these new waters: 1. Parents Decide, Not The Kids Do not discuss...