Can a divorcing couple write their own parenting plan or does a lawyer have to write it? What should it include?

As long as you use the mandatory form for the parenting plan, which can be found at http://www.courts.wa.gov/forms/?fa=forms.contribute&formid=32,...

Is Divorce Mediation required before trial?

I know that this can be a difficult time for making these decisions, but I hope that, despite your being far apart on desired outcomes, the two of...

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What to do now?

While the previous responses are technically correct, I would like to present another option. Perhaps your wife doesn't intend to be...

How do i get an attorney to take a case that is close to going to trial and has not been mediated yet?

You do not have to be represented by a lawyer in order to mediate.* There are a number of skilled mediators in King County who will work with pro...

Should I hire a real estate attorney or family law lawyer?

I agree in part with the previous answers. But I don't agree that only attorneys can help you resolve this matter. Mediation is intended to help...

I established the goal of mediation for my divorce. My attorney is moving toward a long , arguementative legal process.

Although you have great latitude in mediation when agreement to the disposition of property and responsibility for debt, that is less so when you...

I agree with the previous responses. However, you also should look at your Parenting Plan to see if you have indicated mediation as the dispute...

Do we continue with mediation?

It's unfortunate that your mediation session is not being conducted in a room with privacy from the public. Lack of privacy compromises the...