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Collaborative Divorce: Why Use a Child Specialist in the Process?

The Lawyers at Beresford Booth | 4/25/2023
As discussed in previous blogs, the Collaborative Divorce process utilizes not only attorneys, but also various other types of professionals, depending on the needs of the parties and their case. Below is a brief discussion of the role of the Child Specialist in the Collaborative Law divorce process and why they might be included. Child… Read More

Community Spotlight: Kiwanis Club of Edmonds

The Lawyers at Beresford Booth | 4/7/2023
Beresford Booth would like to recognize the great community work of the Kiwanis Club of Edmonds.  Since 1978, they continue to find ways to support young children and adolescent programs in our community.  The Kiwanis Club supports Washington Kids in Transition, Bridge Receiving Center, Dawson Place, Clothes for Kids, Dale Turner Family YMCA, Children’s Hospital,… Read More

Pets as Heirs

The Lawyers at Beresford Booth | 4/4/2023
The 1970 Disney animated classic, the Aristocats, begins with the wealthy Madame Adelaide Bonfamille deciding to leave her substantial fortune to her pet cats. Her loyal butler, Edgar, is to inherit whatever is left after the four cats die. Edgar finds out about the terms of Madame Bonfamille’s Will and, after some poorly done mathematics,… Read More

Collaborative Divorce: Why A Divorce Coach in the Process?

The Lawyers at Beresford Booth | 2/28/2023
As discussed in previous blogs, the Collaborative Divorce process utilizes not only attorneys, but also various other types of professionals, depending on the needs of the parties and their case. Below is a brief discussion of the role of the divorce coach in the Collaborative Law divorce process and why they might be included. Divorce… Read More

Collaborative Divorce Participation Agreements

The Lawyers at Beresford Booth | 1/26/2023
Last  month, this blog author discussed the basics of the Collaborative Law Process. In this entry, the details around the Collaborative Divorce Participation Agreement signed by the divorcing parties, their attorneys, and the other professionals involved in the case is discussed, as the Participation Agreement provides the parameters of the process. Collaborative Law Participation Agreement… Read More

Coming to Beresford Booth in 2023: Collaborative Divorce!

The Lawyers at Beresford Booth | 12/21/2022
Attorneys with Beresford Booth recently completed comprehensive training on Collaborative Divorce and will be offering this option to their clients beginning in 2023. What is Collaborative Divorce? – The Facts Collaborative Divorce is NOT what you think it is. It is not divorcing people trying to work together, although that is part of it. It… Read More