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The role of the Court in a divorce or separation action is to equitably divide assets and debts, whether community or separate.  Evidence is paramount in proving the value of those properties so the Court understands what there is to divide and so that it may be equitably distributed.   “Tracing” is the process of… Read More

April 24th, 2025 Beresford Booth Attorney Ryan G. Foltz discusses Anatomy of a Construction Defect Claim Read More

When a business partner wants out, things can get emotional—and messy—fast. But with the right planning and paperwork, small business owners in Washington can navigate a buyout without burning bridges or leaving legal loose ends. Whether you’re buying out a longtime friend or parting ways with a co-founder, here are four key things to get… Read More

The world is full of insurance – health insurance, residential property insurance, liability insurance, car insurance, and more. One type of insurance often gets ignored – title insurance. When a homeowner purchases a home, the homeowner often obtains an owner’s policy of title insurance. If that homeowner has a lender with a security interest in… Read More

People often do business through corporate entities such as corporations, LLCs, and limited partnerships in part in order to limit risk of personal liability.  Generally speaking, corporate shareholders, members of LLCs, and limited partners have no liability for the entity’s debts.  The entity acts as a kind of “shield” or “veil,” protecting the investors behind… Read More

April 17th, 2025 Beresford Booth Attorney Aaron M. Dunn discusses Reservation of Rights Letters. Read More

The Clear Cooperation Policy (CCP) saga continues. Just recently, I wrote a blog post here about the push for private real estate listings in Washington State, spearheaded by Compass Real Estate and some other brokerages. As mentioned, this has been part of an ongoing argument about the merits of requiring new listings to become immediately available to… Read More

On April 2, 2025, House Bill 1620 passed in the Senate. This Bill aims to provide the Court with better guidance on how to develop a final parenting plan when there are concerns about domestic violence, mental health, or addiction involving both parents. Proponents of the Bill argue that the current legal framework only addresses… Read More

Please join us in congratulating Beresford Booth Partner Dimitra Scott, 2025 recipient of the prestigious TOP 10 Attorney Award for Washington State designated by the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys (NAFLA)! NAFLA was founded in 2013 with the primary objective to uncover and honor the TOP 10 family law attorneys in each state for… Read More