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Paul Lanan Battan
Olympia Divorce / Separation Lawyer.
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HOW RETIREMENT ASSETS ARE TREATED IN DIVORCE OR LEGAL SEPARATION

Written by attorney Paul Battan, 4 months ago.

Introduction Retirement assets are often the largest assets that parties own. Treating them correctly in a divorce or legal separation is crucial for each partys future economic security. Three Kinds of Retirement Accounts Retirement plans that pay future monthly benefits based n...

Effective Use of Mediation

Written by attorney Paul Battan, 9 months ago.

1. What is mediation? a. Definition. A private, informal dispute resolution process in which a neutral third person, the mediator, helps parties discuss disputes and reach an agreements. The mediator has no power to impose a decision on the parties. The mediator helps the parties...

Protect Yourself from Future Liability on Credit Accounts After Divorce or Separation

Written by attorney Paul Battan, 9 months ago.

HOW RETIREMENT ASSETS ARE TREATED IN A DIVORCE OR LEGAL SEPARATION IN WASHINGTON IntroductionRetirement assets are often the largest assets that parties own. Treating them correctly in a divorce or legal separation is crucial for each partys future economic security. Three Kinds...

What to Expect at Orientation in Thurston County

Written by attorney Paul Battan, 9 months ago.

WHAT TO EXPECT AT ORIENTATION IN THURSTON COUNTY Introduction You must complete a brief orientation program that provides information on court process, and an explanation of the required parenting seminar. This is currently required by Local Court Rule 94.11 unless waived by cou...

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