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Uncontested Divorce Isn’t Always the Best Choice: Signs It Might Not Work for You

Uncontested Divorce Isn’t Always the Best Choice: Signs It Might Not Work for You

August 7, 2025

Uncontested divorce can work well in some cases, but if there’s conflict, control, or confusion, it may not be the right choice for you.

Who Keeps the House in a Washington Divorce?

Who Keeps the House in a Washington Divorce?

July 24, 2025

A Seattle family law attorney breaks down how it’s decided who gets to keep the house in a Washington divorce.

Estate Planning for Your 18-Year-Old High School Grad

Estate Planning for Your 18-Year-Old High School Grad

July 3, 2025

Your 18-year-old grad is now legally an adult. These simple estate planning documents keep you involved in case of an emergency.

Co-Parenting With a Narcissist: What the Law Can and Cannot Do

Co-Parenting With a Narcissist: What the Law Can and Cannot Do

June 26, 2025

Learn from a Seattle family law attorney how Washington law can help you co-parent with a narcissist using legal protections.

Do I Need to Leave Equal Amounts to My Kids in My Will?

Do I Need to Leave Equal Amounts to My Kids in My Will?

June 19, 2025

Do you have to leave equal amounts to your kids in your will? A Seattle estate planning lawyer explains what Washington parents should consider.

Gaslighting in Disguise: Manipulation in Everyday Conversations

Gaslighting in Disguise: Manipulation in Everyday Conversations

June 12, 2025

Learn from a Seattle family law attorney how subtle manipulation can hide in everyday conversations and what to do if you're being gaslit.

I’ll Get to it Later: Estate Planning Excuses That Don’t Hold Up

I’ll Get to it Later: Estate Planning Excuses That Don’t Hold Up

June 5, 2025

Estate planning is easy to delay, but waiting can lead to stress, confusion, and added expense. Learn from a Seattle estate planning lawyer why Washington residents of all ages and asset levels should consider creating or updating an estate plan now, not later.

The Top 7 Books to Read if You’re Divorcing an Asshole

The Top 7 Books to Read if You’re Divorcing an Asshole

May 1, 2025

Get book recommendations from a Seattle family law attorney experienced in high-conflict divorce if you're divorcing an asshole.

7 Behaviors Parents Should Look Out for in Children During Divorce

7 Behaviors Parents Should Look Out for in Children During Divorce

April 17, 2025

Hear from a Seattle family law attorney how and why children often act out during a divorce and what you can do about it.

Divorcing? Don’t Let It Ruin Summer Camp for Your Kids

Divorcing? Don’t Let It Ruin Summer Camp for Your Kids

April 10, 2025

Divorce can do many things, including ruin summer camp for your kids if you let it. A Seattle family lawyer explains how not to allow this.