Recent News

October 21, 2021 Lisa H. Do answers some frequently asked questions about divorce and gives us some of the basics of how divorce works. Read More

September 23rd, 2021 Attorney Walton Dabney discusses how service providers and courts resolve parental disputes regarding a child’s medical treatment. Read More

July 29th, 2021 Attorney Anne Bennette spoke about how to distinguish separate and community property. Read More

Utilizing a Special Master in family law cases (such as divorce, child custody, or support cases) is an often-overlooked option. But what exactly is a Special Master? A Special Master is a person appointed by the court to oversee or accomplish specific assigned responsibilities. There are different types of Special Masters based on the purpose… Read More

A parenting plan is a court order in a divorce or other family law case involving children. The plan provides for the children’s physical care and sets forth the authority and responsibilities of each parent with respect to the children. It details when the children will see and live with each parent, including holidays and… Read More

June 3rd, 2021 Dimitra S. Scott speaks about surrogacy requirements in Washington State. Read More

May 6th, 2021 Lisa H. Do and guest Victor Lopez (from Motto Mortgage in Edmonds) discuss when refinancing the mortgage on a marital home may be necessary in the context of a divorce, the reasons why, and the process to do so. Read More

Washington courts have long recognized that maintaining a relationship with grandparents is generally in the best interest of the children.  If grandparents can make a case that they have been (and will continue to be) critical to the healthy and happy development of the grandchild, they have a good chance of successfully petitioning for some… Read More

Many survivors of abuse experience continuing and extensive court litigation by their former intimate partner as a form of control, intimidation, or harassment that, at its worse, can span years, even decades. The WA State legislature enacted statutes (Chapter 26.51 RCW), effective January 1, 2021, aimed to prevent abusive litigation between intimate partners and protect… Read More