Divorce is never an easy process, even when two spouses resolve to work together to end their marriage amicably. If you and your spouse want to avoid the cost and contention often associated with a traditional divorce, you may consider one of the many options...
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Mediation & Collaborative Divorce
Is mediation a good idea for my divorce?
When you think of divorce, you probably think of everything you’ve read in the news or seen in television shows and movies. You imagine couples dramatically fighting things out in court and airing out their personal grievances in a public space. Like many other...
Why should I choose collaborative divorce?
When most people think about divorce, they picture the dramatized battles shown on television or in movies. They expect extended, stressful court visits and fights with their spouse over assets. While some divorces might follow this pattern, not all of them do, and...
Should you consider divorce mediation?
Divorce is a difficult and emotionally challenging process. Even when two parties are amicable, it is not easy to resolve disputes and come to a reasonable agreement. You may want to avoid court, yet you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse may still have certain issues to...
Why people may want to settle their divorce before trial
By the time that some Washington couples decide to divorce, they may have a very contentious relationship. It might seem that they cannot speak to each other without arguing and it might seem that the only path to divorce is through a lengthy and contested trial....
A collaborative divorce is less stressful and can save money
A common reason why some Washington couples find themselves in family court working through a divorce is an acknowledged lack of communication. Perhaps it's too much to expect that a couple who could not get along during marriage will suddenly find the magic formula...
Will collaborative divorce work for a high-asset couple?
Perhaps your marriage has lasted for many years, but growing differences have caused you and your spouse to consider divorce as the only solution for your unhappy union.However, you may dread going to court for various reasons. If that is the case, why not consider...
Uncontested divorce bodes well for the future of the family
The dissolution of marriage in the state of Washington can be an overwhelming experience, but an uncontested divorce is faster and less expensive than traditional litigation.If you and your spouse are considering options, a divorce in which you can agree on major...
Why mediation should be considered for a high asset divorce
You have now decided to broach the topic of divorce. You and your spouse are in the process of separating and you are trying to determine your next steps. Understandably, there are many questions that are running through your head at this point. Where will I live? How...
Silencing the critics: Your divorce experiences are your own
There's little doubt that divorce is far less stigmatized than it once was. In our grandparent's generation, for instance, many couples likely stayed together for a lifetime not necessarily because they were happy but because they could not live with the embarrassment...