Mediation & 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...

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...

A recent article addressed the issue of domestic violence affecting women in the state of Washington.Readers may not realize how common the problem of domestic violence is. According to data collected by the National Network to End Domestic Violence, hotlines in the...

The Huffington Post has published its list of the "best" states for divorce. The state of Washington ranked fifth based on ease of filing and filing fee. Washington also has no residency requirement. On HuffPost's scale of 1 to 100, with 100 being the easiest, we...

Washington residents may be interested in a story concerning a movement in many states to enact legislation that would mandate shared custody between divorced parents. While many support these laws, others feel that they would limit courts and do a disservice to...

Jewish women in Washington state may want to heed the lessons learned by a woman who was legally, but not religiously, divorced from her ex-husband, a devout Orthodox Jew. To avoid her situation, divorce mediation is suggested. They did not enter such a process,...

Some professionals in the field of family law have reported a trend towards less acrimonious divorces. They state that there is a growing group of ex-spouses who remain friends and deeply involved in each others lives. Couples with children appear to be especially...

Washington spouses going through a divorce who wish to make the process less adversarial may want to consider a more collaborative option. Divorce mediation can provide a channel for divorcing spouses to preserve greater financial stability with less conflict. Divorce...

Washington residents who are preparing to divorce may be wondering how to decide who will get to keep the family pet. While most pet owners consider their creatures to be as beloved as children, historically, the law has not treated them as such. Unlike child custody...