5 Simple Ways to Smile Your Way through Divorce and Win in Court

5 Simple Ways to Smile Your Way through Divorce and Win in Court

Have you ever pushed yourself to knock down the walls of your old comfort zones? Now’s the time! Life is changing – embrace it. If you say yes to the changes headed your way, chances are you’ll fare better in your divorce. When you’re working with your lawyer, you are going to have to make […]

Why is a Power of Attorney a Dorm Room Essential?

Why is a Power of Attorney a Dorm Room Essential?

So your son or daughter is heading out of the nest this fall. You’ve worked hard for years (and so has your kid!) to get those acceptance letters, pick just the right school, and start the long-anticipated process of leaving home for the first time. This will be a special summer. Congratulations to everyone! But, […]

Divorce and Child Custody Across Borders

Divorce and Child Custody Across Borders

One of the things I love most about Seattle and Bellevue is our growing international diversity. According to a recent 2015 article from the Economic Development Counsel of Seattle and King County, 1 in 3 residents of Bellevue are foreign born. This is due in part to the increasing number of international companies that are […]

How to Cover Your Bases When When You’ve Chosen Cohabitation

How to Cover Your Bases When When You've Chosen Cohabitation

Modern love brings us the choice and freedom not to marry. I was just reading a Pew Research Center report that states the average age of a first marriage is 27 for women and 29 for men, apparently a record high. That means a lot of people are choosing to cohabitate before marrying. Among the […]