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Navigating family law, estate planning, or a major life transition is rarely straightforward. These resources were put together by our team at Elise Buie Family Law to give you clear, honest information at whatever stage you are in. Whether you are in the middle of a divorce, thinking about protecting your family’s future, or just trying to understand your options, there is something here for you. Every resource is free; no strings attached.
Supporting your children through every stage
Washington courts prioritize the best interests of children in every parenting decision.
These resources help you do the same at home.
Co-CEOs of Team Child
Divorce changes everything, but one thing remains the same: your child’s need for love, stability, and support from both parents. This free co-parenting workbook helps you shift from conflict to collaboration, ensuring the best future for your family.
What Kids Wish Parents Knew During the Divorce and with Co-Parenting
Divorce is hard. Knowing how to support your child through it should not be. This free guide offers heartfelt insights so you can co-parent with clarity, compassion, and confidence.
Through My Eyes: What Divorce Feels Like for Your Child
Divorce may change your family’s structure, but it does not have to damage your child’s sense of love and security. This guide reveals what kids wish their parents understood and how you can help them feel safe, supported, and loved.
Supporting Your Child Through Divorce Checklist
Divorce is hard enough on you. This checklist makes it gentler for your child. Step-by-step guidance from a family law team that has walked this road with hundreds of parents.
The Digital Safety Checklist Every Co-Parent Needs
Co-parenting in the digital age brings new challenges. This checklist gives you clear, compassionate guidance on setting boundaries, monitoring activity, and creating a safer online world for your child, no matter whose home they are in.
The Summer Before College: What Every Washington Parent Should Know
Your child may be ready for college, but are you legally and emotionally ready to support them as they step into adulthood? This free guide covers everything from medical authorizations to money management and emotional well-being under Washington law.
From Big House to Brave Move: A Gentle Guide to Downsizing with Kids and Pets
Whether you are going through a divorce, relocating after a life change, or simply starting fresh, downsizing with kids and pets can feel overwhelming. This free guide offers emotional support and practical steps to help you lighten the load as you move toward your next chapter.
Understanding the process in Washington
Washington is a no-fault, community property state.
These resources explain your rights and options in plain language.
Remember to BIFF
Discover the BIFF Framework, a proven method to handle high-conflict situations with confidence, clarity, and composure. This free worksheet equips you with practical tools to create healthier communication dynamics during and after divorce.
Temporary Orders and Why They Help
Discover how temporary orders can bring stability and clarity during your divorce. This comprehensive guide provides you with the knowledge and steps needed to protect your family’s well-being during this challenging transition.
Managing High-Conflict Communication
Divorce can bring out the toughest conversations. This free guide shows you how to respond with confidence, clarity, and calm during high-conflict situations so you can reduce stress and keep control of what matters most.
Build your future on solid ground
Whether you are preparing to marry or protecting what you have built together, these resources help you have the conversations that matter most.
Pre-Marital Conversations: Building a Foundation for Marital Success
Before walking down the aisle, it is important to understand each other’s perspectives on key life decisions. This checklist is a pathway to deeper intimacy and partnership, covering finances, family, expectations, and shared goals.
Unraveling the Link Between Prenups and Intimacy
Discover how a well-crafted prenuptial agreement can actually strengthen your relationship and secure your future together. This free guide reframes the prenup conversation as an act of care, not conflict.
Protect the people you love
Estate planning is not just about documents.
It is about protecting your loved ones, your legacy, and your peace of mind.
The Estate Planning Checklist for Parents
As parents, safeguarding our children’s future is our top priority. This comprehensive estate planning checklist is designed to help you ensure that your family’s needs are protected, no matter what the future holds.
Creating a Plan: Estate Planning Checklist
Planning for your family’s future does not have to be overwhelming. This checklist simplifies the process, helping you organize your assets, designate trusted individuals, and avoid common pitfalls, so your loved ones are taken care of, no matter what.
Probate Handout
Probate can feel complicated, but you do not have to face it alone. Our free Washington Probate Guide walks you through the process step-by-step, offering expert insights and planning tips to help you protect your legacy and provide peace of mind for your loved ones.
You are not alone
If you or someone you love is experiencing domestic violence, these resources are here for you. If you are in immediate danger, please call 911.
You Are Not Alone: Domestic Violence Resource
Help is available. This free resource provides compassionate guidance, trusted legal information including Washington protection orders under RCW 7.105, and support options to help you take the next steps whenever you are ready. The Washington State Domestic Violence Hotline is available 24 hours a day.
Curated collections by topic
Each library brings together our best guides, tools, and insights on a single topic, all in one
place, all free.
The Divorce
Resource Library
Divorce can feel overwhelming, but you do not have to face it alone. This library brings together guides, insights, and practical tools to help you take your next steps with confidence.
The Divorce with Kids
Resource Library
Divorce with children is never simple. This library equips you with compassionate guidance, child-focused tools, and resources to support your children every step of the way.
The Co-Parenting
Resource Library
Co-parenting after divorce does not have to be a constant struggle. This library offers tools to strengthen communication, reduce conflict, and put your kids first.
The Estate Planning
Resource Library
Estate planning is about protecting your loved ones, your legacy, and your peace of mind. This library gives you the tools to plan with confidence and care.
The Prenup
Resource Library
Prenups are not about expecting the worst. They are about building trust and clarity for the future. This library helps couples strengthen their foundation before marriage.
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We are here to help individuals and families holistically navigate difficult decisions. We are connectors. We guide the experience with our firm to be transformational and healing. People at peace with their decisions armed with a plan for the future are free from the stress of the unknown and can give wholly of themselves to their family and community.
We are well-trained, experienced professionals who are committed to ongoing education and creative problem-solving. We practice radical candor and civility, delivering the highest quality service with outstanding responsiveness.