As Attys Burgess and Silva explain, subject to certain exceptions, communications in mediation are confidential and privileged, and may not be used...

Changing a parenting plan

Do you get along reasonably well with your child's father? If so, perhaps you can raise your concerns with him and ask if he would be willing to...

Mediation versus collaborative divorce

I agree with the previous response that mediation is likely to be your least expensive route. Having said this, I would like to add that, while...

Can my wife and I file for legal separation ourselves? Does legal separation make us exempt for each others gains and losses?

While I agree that it is important for you to consult an attorney so that you are aware of your rights and obligations, you may wish to consider...

I recently had divorce mediation.

For better or worse, in Washington State, the practice of mediation is not regulated. (There are, however, statutes that address matters pertaining...

What should I expect from mediation and how should I prepare for it?

It would be useful for you to become familiar with the different styles of mediation practiced in Washington State so that you can decide which...

Can opposing counsel arrange for parenting plan mediation but refuses to specify issues?

I agree with the previous responses, but would like to point out that there usually is no advantage to being contentious or argumentative. Instead,...

Do I need an attorney to file for legal separation? would it be easier with an attorney? what are the average cost to file?

Your question leads me to believe that you don't agree with your wife's position regarding your wage and pension. I would suggest, if this is the...

My ex thinks he gets four weeks of summer vacation and per the parenting plan he only gets two weeks.

I agree with the Mr. Couture's response, but would like to offer the following: I cannot tell from what you've written if you are reading your...

I agree that a mediator can be subpoenaed, but that disclosures by a mediator are limited. These limitations are described in the following...