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Deciding to get divorced or separated is a huge decision. Going into this decision fully informed of your options is important. What’s the Difference? A divorce will legally terminate a marriage while a legal separation does not. A divorce and a legal separation will afford you the same relief. That means assets and debts will… Read More

February 23rd, 2023 Beresford Booth Law Litigation Lawyer Dexter N. Bradford presents: True or False: You Can Be Sued for Rescinding a Gift? Read More

February 16, 2023 Washington State Business and Real Estate Law Lawyer Per E. Oscarsson talks about granting security interests in real estate property. Read More

 Two important aspects of co-parenting are determining the residential schedule and the financial support of the children.  Just because you might share an equal residential schedule with your co-parent, that does not mean you will receive a credit (also called a ‘downward deviation’) on the standard amount of the child support transfer payment.   The… Read More

February 9th, 2023 Beresford Booth Washington State Divorce & Family Law Lawyer Mackenzie O. Bretz presents: Child Support, How and When to Modify of Adjust it. Read More

In most cases, it is easy to figure out which court is the proper one in which to file a lawsuit.  Parties to a lawsuit usually reside in reasonably close proximity to one another, and statistically, the events giving rise to the lawsuit also happen in close geographic proximity to each other and the parties. … Read More

These days, good residential contractors are usually booked out for months. Many handy folks are performing remodels as side jobs, or even working full-time, without obtaining a contractor’s license. Washington state law prevents someone who does work as a contractor from suing a customer for breach of contract, unless that worker is licensed with the… Read More

Come join Beresford Booth lawyer Caleb Tingstad at Workhorse HQ, a co-working space in downtown Edmonds, for a “Lunch & Learn” event where Caleb will discuss common legal issues confronted by business owners. There will be pizza, beer, and lively conversation at this free event happening on Thursday, February 16th at 12:00 pm. This event… Read More

When an insurable damage event occurs in a condominium, HOA officers and other unit owners often find themselves asking: “What insurance policy will cover the damage?” The answer, perhaps unsurprisingly, may depend on several factors.  Washington State legally requires all condominium associations to purchase insurance to cover their buildings. However, the type of insurance required… Read More