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Most people wish to resolve their separation or divorce matter in manner that is respectful and that best preserves their long term well-being and that of their children. I work with my clients to help manage conflict and provide the guidance and advice my clients need to make decisions that meet their short term and long term objectives.. I understand the difficulties and emotional turmoil involved in family matters and I help my clients understand and make decisions about all aspects of their case including parenting and child support, spousal support or alimony and the division of their assets and debts.   I also work with clients in pre-divorce planning and post-divorce matters such as enforcing the terms of settlement agreements and modification or enforcement of child support or parenting plans.. The long term well-being of my clients is important to me and while contested litigation is sometimes necessary or unavoidable, I find that practical advice and solutions often lead to the best long range outcomes.  There are various ways to approach reaching a resolution.  The commonly seen options are self negotiation, attorney negotiation, mediation, the collaborative divorce process and contested litigation.  My experience allows me to provide my clients with information and advice not only about their legal rights, but about the various dispute resolution options and then guide them through their chosen process.. I am also trained in and have been practicing Collaborative divorce in the Seattle area since 2011.. I've been licensed to practice in Washington State since 1995.  While I previoulsy practiced family law in Maryland and Washington, DC, after I returned to Seattle, I resigned from the DC Bar and went on inactive status with the MD Bar.

I want my clients to take the next step forward in a way that is best not only for them, but their families, too.

I know that you and your family are seriously impacted by conflict created during your divorce.  Wherever possible, I help clients reach agreements in the least contentious, most cost effective, way.   Although I have litigation experience, as well as trial backing in my office, I  work  as cooperatively and amicably  as possible.   I am also trained in collaborative law and as a mediator.. I have been practicing law in Washington State since 1982. Since 1998, I have focused my practice on complex family law in Seattle and King County. Before then, I built a solid foundation of experience practicing commercial law with leading Seattle law this  combination of both family and commercial law experience, I have experience representing high net worth individuals in their family law matters.

I am passionate about helping families reduce conflict and focus on their priorities.  I strive to help clients achieve sound parenting arrangements that meet their childen's needs and financial outcomes that provide longterm stability.

I am a dedicated lawyer who seeks to provide excellent legal services to my clients in a compassionate and thoughtful manner. I represent clients in complex litigation with challenging financial and parenting issues, but I also work on less contentious cases whereby the parties stay out of court and reach a settlement. In both situations, I aim to acheive workable resolutions in a cost-effective manner.  Whenever possible, I proceed amicably and cooperatively. In addition to being a lawyer, I am also a certified mediator.. Prior to becoming an attorney in 2006, I was a high school English teacher. I believe my teaching work gave me essential skills that I now use to effectively advocate for clients. I am a wife and mother of two children.  In my free time, I like to run, do yoga, and ski.

As a seasoned family lawyer at Integrative Family Law, Brien Galbraith knows that communication is the key to a successful client-attorney relationship. Brien has practiced law in King County since he graduated from Golden Gate University School of Law. Brien earned his undergraduate degree in Political Science from the University of Washington.. After graduation, he accumulated in-depth experience handling all types of matrimonial- and family-related cases. Brien’s representation is defined by honesty and the personal relationships he builds with each of his clients. His practice areas include child custody, divorce, domestic violence cases, relocation, LGBT family law, military family law, child support issues, and more.