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In mergers and acquisitions, closing day often feels like the finish line. Documents signed, wires confirmed, relief all around. But the true measure of a transaction is not taken at closing. It is in the future, when integration is underway and the deal’s value is either being realized or slipping away. The Scenario A company acquires… Read More

House Bill 1014 will take effect on January 1, 2026. This bill aims to reform child support calculations, which were last updated in 2019, and to make payments more equitable for individuals on both sides of the economic spectrum. Increased Monthly Income Starting January 1, 2026, the new guidelines have raised the combined monthly net… Read More

Attorney Kelsey Affronte is proudly featured in the Primerus Paradigm Fall 2025 Issue. The feature shares details of how Kelsey smoothly transitioned from her previous role as a deputy prosecutor for Snohomish County to her current role as a key member of the family law and litigation teams at Beresford Booth. To read more about Kelsey’s… Read More

Beresford Booth is excited to feature Homage Senior Services as our community spotlight this month.  Before Thanksgiving, a group of Beresford Booth employees joined Homage staff members to pack Thanksgiving meals to be delivered to homebound older adults and people with disabilities throughout Snohomish County. Homage has been packing and delivering meals for over 20… Read More

You’re getting divorced. Life feels upside down. You have had enough dealing with the lawyers. The last thing you want to do is deal with more lawyers. But there is one lawyer you actually do want to talk to during a divorce: the estate planning kind. It might not be the end of your life… Read More

The Beresford Booth Administrative Team enjoyed a little “Elfing” around at Elf the Musical at The Fifth Avenue in Seattle. The A-Team that “plays” together stays together! Read More

If you have recently received notice of intended relocation from your co-parent, it is crucial to respond promptly. This situation may significantly impact your living arrangements and your relationship with your children, so taking immediate action is in your best interest. Consider seeking legal advice to understand your rights and options and gather any necessary… Read More

So, you have a parenting plan that is no longer viable or simply isn’t being followed for one reason or another. Maybe your child’s needs have changed, maybe one parent has relocated, or perhaps the current arrangement is no longer safe for the child due to the other parent’s household. Whatever the reason, you may… Read More

David Tingstad, Managing Partner and Chair of the Business, Mergers and Acquisitions Group at Beresford Booth, recently celebrated 30 years at the firm. David joined Beresford Booth as a law clerk in 1995 and became a partner in 2000 when the firm moved from Seattle to Edmonds.  Under his leadership, Beresford Booth now has two… Read More