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The Washington Legislature recently passed House Bill 1901, which formally adds ‘coercive control’ to the domestic violence statute.  Coercive control is defined as a pattern of behavior that is used to cause another to suffer physical, emotional, or psychological harm, and in purpose or effect unreasonably interferes with a person’s free will and liberty.  Examples… Read More

Gathering basic financial documents prior to filing for divorce can potentially simplify your case, reduce attorney’s fees, and put you ahead of the process so you are not starting at a disadvantage. At minimum, you should compile the following documents for yourself and if available, for your spouse as well: Two years of tax returns,… Read More

February 24th, 2022 family law attorney, Lisa Do and her guest, Real Estate Broker Genevieve Jones from John L. Scott discuss: "What You Need to Know When Selling a Family Home in a Divorce." Read More

If you are contemplating filing for divorce or are in the middle of a divorce, you may have concerns about tax implications. Here are some common questions regarding taxes that arise in a divorce: What is the tax impact when dividing assets? If property is transferred to me as part of a divorce, do I… Read More

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

July 1st, 2021 Family law attorneys Lisa Do and Walton Dabney and their guest - CPA Eli C. Neal from 4 Corners Financial Forensics - discuss when a CPA is needed in a divorce and how to best utilize them. Read More