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Asset Division

Can You Get a Divorce Without Dividing Assets? Here’s What the Law Says - 3 June 2025
Cost of an Uncontested Divorce: What You’ll Pay When Both Sides Settle - 13 May 2025
4 tax implications of divorce asset division - 16 January 2025
4 mistakes in asset division that high-income earners can make - 18 November 2024
Ways to identify hidden assets during your divorce - 15 July 2024
Is it time for a postnuptial agreement? - 26 April 2024
How the community property law affects your assets in a divorce - 18 March 2024
4 ways to protect your business during a divorce - 23 February 2024
Managing your emotions as a parent who owes child support - 19 January 2024
The significance of commingling in a divorce asset division - 9 November 2023
Know how to ensure a fair property division in a divorce - 14 August 2023
How does gray divorce impact retirement planning? - 22 June 2023
What is a committed intimate relationship? - 5 June 2023
What commitment looks like for unmarried couples - 17 April 2023
How is debt divided during a Washington divorce? - 12 August 2022

Blog

Washington Spousal Support Modification: How to Change Your Alimony Order - 25 November 2025
Prenuptial vs Postnuptial Agreements: Timing, Legal Differences, and Asset Protection Explained - 31 July 2025
Types of Child Custody: Legal, Physical, Sole, and Joint Explained - 22 July 2025
How to Protect Your Assets During a High-Net-Worth Divorce - 1 July 2025
How to Protect Your Assets During a High Net Worth Divorce - 17 June 2025
What to Do After a Divorce: 11 Steps to Regain Control Legally and Financially - 10 June 2025
Can You Get a Divorce Without Dividing Assets? Here’s What the Law Says - 3 June 2025
How to Create a Parenting Plan Step-by-Step: A Complete Guide for Divorcing and Co-Parenting Parents - 27 May 2025
High Net Worth Divorce in Washington: Laws, Asset Division Strategies, and Challenges - 20 May 2025
Cost of an Uncontested Divorce: What You’ll Pay When Both Sides Settle - 13 May 2025
Understanding Alimony Eligibility: Criteria for Qualifying as a Spouse - 6 May 2025
How to Get a Divorce in Washington State: Filing Procedures, Costs, and Timeline - 29 April 2025

Child Custody

Types of Child Custody: Legal, Physical, Sole, and Joint Explained - 22 July 2025
Co-Parenting During the 4th of July: Legal Tips, Scheduling Advice, and Conflict-Free Solutions - 3 July 2025
Washington State Parenting Plan Modification: Step-by-Step Guide & Legal Requirements - 1 April 2025
What Happens If a Parent Violates a Parenting Plan? Legal Consequences & Next Steps - 25 March 2025
What is parallel parenting and when should you use it? - 8 January 2025
Co-Parenting Through the Holidays: Your Guide to Peaceful Custody Planning - 27 November 2024
Custody Battles: How to Put Your Child First and Still Succeed - 20 October 2024
5 signs that it may be time to modify your child custody agreement - 13 September 2024
Defining ‘best interests’ in WA child custody cases - 7 August 2024
How is child custody different for unmarried parents? - 18 April 2024
Can noncompliance with a custody order trigger its modification? - 13 February 2024
When can you request a deviation from joint custody? - 19 December 2023
Can a parent stop a proposed relocation with the child? - 16 October 2023
How to improve your co-parenting strategies - 13 October 2023
Moving out of Washington: What happens to custody and parenting plan? - 29 August 2023
What are common concerns with parenting plans in a divorce? - 12 June 2023
Child Custody Mediation: How It Works and What to Expect - 9 May 2023
Why You Need a Family Lawyer for Your Child Custody Case - 9 May 2023
What is in a parenting plan and why is it important? - 29 March 2023
I’m thinking of moving out of Washington. Will I be allowed to move my children? - 13 March 2023
Planning your vacation while coparenting - 6 January 2023
Be patient during child custody disputes - 8 November 2022
Study suggests co-parents should avoid chitchat on some topics - 10 October 2022
When can I modify a child support order in Washington? - 12 August 2022

Child Support

Is Child Support Considered as Income? - 10 March 2025
How will divorce impact your child’s college aid in WA? - 23 October 2024
How is Child Support Calculated in Washington State? - 30 May 2024
Shared Parenting After Divorce: Making Joint Custody Work - 7 May 2024
Securing Child Support When a Partner Refuses to Pay - 21 March 2024

Collaborative Law

Divorce

How to Protect Your Assets During a High-Net-Worth Divorce - 1 July 2025
How to Protect Your Assets During a High Net Worth Divorce - 17 June 2025
What to Do After a Divorce: 11 Steps to Regain Control Legally and Financially - 10 June 2025
High Net Worth Divorce in Washington: Laws, Asset Division Strategies, and Challenges - 20 May 2025
Cost of an Uncontested Divorce: What You’ll Pay When Both Sides Settle - 13 May 2025
How to Get a Divorce in Washington State: Filing Procedures, Costs, and Timeline - 29 April 2025
Contested Vs. Uncontested Divorce: Deciding What’s Best For You - 22 April 2025
10 Expensive Mistakes to Avoid in High-Net-Worth Divorces (and How to Protect Your Assets) - 15 April 2025
Life After Divorce: How to Look After Yourself - 8 April 2025
Understanding the Gray Divorce Phenomenon: Reasons, Emotional Impact, and Legal Considerations - 18 March 2025
How Does Divorce Impact Your 401(k)? - 3 March 2025
Divorce Cost in Washington: Filing Fees, Lawyer Rates, and Hidden Expenses - 3 March 2025
Choosing the Right Path for Your Divorce: Mediation, Collaboration, or Litigation - 28 January 2025
How alcoholism can impact a divorce - 18 December 2024
Turning the Page: How to Decide if Divorce Is the Right Step for You in 2025 - 16 December 2024
How can you serve divorce papers to a missing spouse? - 16 December 2024
Handling the Complexities of High-Net-Worth Divorce - 15 September 2024
How can social media posts impact a divorce? - 13 August 2024
The Difference Between Contested and Uncontested Divorce - 12 July 2024
Coping with the emotional impacts of divorce - 12 July 2024
How long does it take to get divorced in Washington? - 10 June 2024
3 aggressive acts that could bring about a toxic divorce - 28 March 2024
Securing Child Support When a Partner Refuses to Pay - 21 March 2024
4 ways to protect your business during a divorce - 23 February 2024
Battling Parental Alienation and the Impact on Kids - 15 February 2024
How social media use can negatively impact your divorce - 6 February 2024
What makes the idea of getting a divorce so scary? - 2 February 2024
Preparing for a Contested Divorce Battle - 24 January 2024
How can you protect your privacy during a divorce? - 6 January 2024
A Guide to the Roles of Custodial and Non-Custodial Parents in Divorce - 18 December 2023
Financial matters to consider after a divorce - 13 December 2023
A Guide to Property Division During Divorce - 29 November 2023
Protecting Your Assets in a High Net-Worth Divorce - 22 November 2023
How does divorce impact extended family relationships? - 17 October 2023
Risks children of divorce face - 4 October 2023
The Benefits of Mediation and Collaboration in a Divorce - 20 September 2023
Is your Washington spousal support modifiable? - 4 August 2023
How does gray divorce impact retirement planning? - 22 June 2023
Why It’s Important to Keep Your Children’s Best Interests At Heart During a Divorce - 15 June 2023
The High Cost of Divorce: Financial Implications of Ending a Marriage - 14 June 2023
How can I reduce the financial impacts of my divorce? - 1 June 2023
What factors determine my child support payments? - 24 May 2023
Does filing for divorce first matter? - 12 March 2023
4 interpersonal behaviors that can lead to divorce - 8 March 2023
Alimony under Washington law - 3 February 2023
State law compels relocated spouse to pay child support - 20 January 2023
What is separate property in a divorce in Washington? - 19 December 2022
The benefits of a temporary order while your divorce is pending - 8 December 2022
Maintenance in Washington is based on factors not formulas - 22 November 2022
Be patient during child custody disputes - 8 November 2022
Can your career choice affect your marriage? - 25 October 2022
Can my job make divorce more likely? - 25 October 2022
Gray divorce grows - 20 September 2022
Why would I need a postnuptial agreement? - 16 September 2022
Using a professional appraiser in a Washington divorce - 31 August 2022

Domestic Violence

How can you spot signs of emotional abuse in your relationship? - 31 January 2025
Pros and cons of mediation in domestic violence cases - 30 September 2024
Seeking safety: Battling domestic violence when courts are closed - 2 September 2024
How long does a domestic violence protection order last? - 22 May 2024
Is your former spouse legally harassing you after the divorce? - 6 March 2024
Battling Parental Alienation and the Impact on Kids - 15 February 2024
7 Common Red Flags in Domestic Violence Cases - 6 January 2024
How to leave an abusive partner safely - 21 December 2023
How to Spot if a Friend is the Victim of Domestic Abuse - 11 October 2023
Navigating Restraining Orders and Safety Measures in Domestic Violence-Related Divorces - 29 July 2023
How does domestic violence restrict parenting plans? - 25 April 2023
What is the court’s role in divorces involving domestic violence? - 9 March 2023
Protective orders available in a domestic violence matter - 22 December 2022
A protective order and divorce are just two steps for abuse victims - 26 September 2022

Firm News

A Guide to Domestic Violence and Restraining Orders - 17 May 2023
Watch out for these property division pitfalls - 22 February 2022
Here’s what a court will consider when addressing alimony - 8 February 2022
Is your kid showing these signs of exposure to domestic violence? - 2 February 2022
Welcome To Our Blog - 11 March 2019

High Net Worth Divorce

How to Protect Your Assets During a High-Net-Worth Divorce - 1 July 2025
How to Protect Your Assets During a High Net Worth Divorce - 17 June 2025
High Net Worth Divorce in Washington: Laws, Asset Division Strategies, and Challenges - 20 May 2025
10 Expensive Mistakes to Avoid in High-Net-Worth Divorces (and How to Protect Your Assets) - 15 April 2025

Postnuptial Agreements

Prenuptial vs Postnuptial Agreements: Timing, Legal Differences, and Asset Protection Explained - 31 July 2025
Can You Get a Divorce Without Dividing Assets? Here’s What the Law Says - 3 June 2025
The potential benefits of a postnuptial agreement - 3 December 2024

Prenuptial Agreements

Prenuptial vs Postnuptial Agreements: Timing, Legal Differences, and Asset Protection Explained - 31 July 2025
Can You Get a Divorce Without Dividing Assets? Here’s What the Law Says - 3 June 2025
Can I get out of a prenuptial agreement? - 2 October 2024
Why prenups are essential for business owners - 4 June 2024
Prenuptial agreements: Their role in simplifying divorce - 11 April 2024
Situations when you may want to sign a prenup - 27 November 2023
Common reasons why spouses enter postnuptial agreements - 26 September 2023
5 things to include in your postnuptial agreement - 16 March 2023
Are more young adults signing prenups these days? - 14 October 2022

Spousal support

Washington Spousal Support Modification: How to Change Your Alimony Order - 25 November 2025
Understanding Alimony Eligibility: Criteria for Qualifying as a Spouse - 6 May 2025
Is spousal support necessary if both spouses have jobs? - 12 October 2024
5 strategies that keep spousal support gender neutral - 20 August 2024
What are my chances of receiving spousal support? - 8 April 2024
Managing your emotions as a parent who owes child support - 19 January 2024
Is your Washington spousal support modifiable? - 4 August 2023
How long does spousal support last in Washington? - 17 July 2023
Alimony under Washington law - 3 February 2023

Uncategorized

How is debt divided during a Washington divorce? - 12 August 2022
The factors that go into creating a parenting plan in Washington - 1 July 2022
Navigating child custody issues as an unmarried couple - 16 June 2022
Can I modify my current parenting plan when life changes? - 16 June 2022
Helping domestic violence victims obtain protective orders - 2 June 2022
What is, and is not considered community property in Washington? - 18 May 2022
The potential benefits of a prenuptial agreement - 3 May 2022
What is a prenuptial agreement? - 19 April 2022
How does a legal separation differ from a divorce in Washington? - 8 April 2022
Working through a divorce case in Washington - 5 April 2022
Creating a parenting plan in Washington - 22 March 2022
What courts consider in child custody cases - 8 March 2022

Unmarried Couples

How Safe Are Your Assets If You’re Unmarried? - 16 October 2023
Issues Unmarried Couples Must Consider Before Separating - 16 September 2023

Attorneys

Ashley Jacquin - 3 October 2025
Ryan Cross - 24 July 2025
Claire Shea - 3 June 2025
Shaza Salemeh - 3 June 2025
Sara Penn - 18 February 2025
Nikki Turney - 4 February 2025
Sarah Crawford - 4 February 2025
Mariah McDermott - 4 February 2025
Michelle Alexander - 4 February 2025
Cydney Fermstad - 4 February 2025
Peyton McCulley - 4 February 2025
Monica Chin - 4 February 2025
Mitchell Polonsky - 4 February 2025

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City

Family Law

LGBTQ+ Divorce - 3 March 2025
Divorce - 13 January 2025
Child Custody - 13 January 2025
Child Support Guidelines - 13 January 2025
Collaborative Law - 13 January 2025
Property Division - 13 January 2025
Spousal Support: A Complicated Gray Area In Divorce Cases - 13 January 2025
Domestic Violence - 13 January 2025
Legal Issues That Unmarried Couples Face In Washington - 13 January 2025
Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements - 13 January 2025
High Net Worth Divorce - 13 January 2025
Later In Life Divorce - 13 January 2025
Post Judgment Remedies - 13 January 2025

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Locations

Medina

Medina, WA Custody Attorneys - 13 August 2025
Medina, WA Divorce Attorneys - 13 August 2025

Mercer Island

Mercer Island, WA Custody Attorneys - 13 August 2025
Mercer Island, WA Divorce Attorneys - 13 August 2025

Redmond

Sammamish

Sammamish, WA Custody Attorneys - 13 August 2025
Sammamish, WA Divorce Attorneys - 13 August 2025

seattle

Snohomish

Washington State

Adoption Lawyer in Washington State - 30 September 2025
Minor Guardianship Lawyer in Washington State - 30 September 2025
Child Support Lawyer in Washington State - 10 September 2025
Child Custody Lawyer in Washington State - 2 September 2025
Divorce Lawyer in Washington State - 26 August 2025
Family Lawyer in Washington State - 13 August 2025