I assist my clients with difficult decisions by answering their questions and providing them with information. This allows them to make the appropriate decisions specific to their needs and those they care for. If divorce or separation is chosen, I work with my clients to complete the divorce process in a professional and amicable manner. The majority of cases settle, but for some clients, litigation cannot be avoided and trial is necessary. I am a strong advocate on behalf of my clients.

35 years, 400 cases

As a parent and a therapist, I am most concerned about assisting parents to protect and defend the best interests of their children. Every child has different needs and every set of parents has individual issues. Since the challenge usually drives the outcome, the challenge is to anticipate those needs and align with them so both parent and child get the best result.

35 years, 300 cases

I have instructed and assisted with family mediation for 25 years. As author of the Mediation chapter for the "Washington State Bar Association Family Law Deskbook" for the past 20 years and as chapter author for "Family Mediation for the Alternative Dispute Resolution Deskbook". I endeavore to promote the best practices of family dispute mediation.

31 years, 200 cases

Spousal Support (Alimony) is changing. Need has to be carefully documented and capacity to pay carefully proven. Creativity and care are necessary to get a good result.

35 years, 150 cases

During my nearly 30 years of practice, I have worked with multiple generations of the same family on different matters and also assist in mediating within the family on business disputes, drafting wills and assisting families to deal with difficulties while minimizing litigation. I am especially interested in helping family members to better support one another during difficult events..

35 years, 60 cases