Top best Divorce & Separation Lawyers in ZIP 98154 | 2 available
2 Divorce & Separation lawyers are available in ZIP code 98154 in Seattle, Washington. Average rating of these lawyers is 4.8/5 and 62% provide free consultation with average fees of $268.0 per hour.
Divorce & Separation Lawyers Nearby Seattle 98154 (by distance)
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(Seattle Area) 98164 0.1 miles
(Seattle Area) 98101 0.3 miles
(Seattle Area) 98104 0.4 miles
(Seattle Area) 98121 0.9 miles
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(Seattle Area) 98122 1.8 miles
(Seattle Area) 98144 2.4 miles
(Seattle Area) 98116 3.6 miles
(Seattle Area) 98126 4.5 miles
(Seattle Area) 98105 4.5 miles
(Seattle Area) 98108 4.6 miles
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FAQs - Divorce & Separation Lawyers in 98154 city Seattle How many Divorce & Separation lawyers actively serve residents of Seattle, California? Approximately 14 licensed attorneys focus on Divorce & Separation across Seattle, California. Most matters are filed through the California District Court, where local rules shape timelines and filing steps. What is the typical hourly fee for Divorce & Separation lawyers in Seattle, California? In Seattle, typical rates range from $220-$336 per hour for Divorce & Separation. End-to-end case budgets frequently land between $3414 and $6718, depending on hearings and discovery. How long do Divorce & Separation matters usually take in courts near Seattle? Divorce & Separation cases in Seattle, California usually take around 3-6 months depending on complexity and the California District Court docket. Which local court most often hears Divorce & Separation cases for people living in Seattle, California? Residents of Seattle typically see Divorce & Separation filings handled by the California District Court. Proximity to helps with quick submissions and clerk communications. Do attorneys around offer a free first consultation for Divorce & Separation? About 45% of firms near ZIP offer a free first consultation for Divorce & Separation, so you can compare strategy and fit before committing.
2 Divorce & Separation Lawyers Found Near You
I came to the family law arena reluctantly. When I left law school 22 years ago, I swore I would never, ever, ever, ever do another dissolution. Here, I am years later in a practice that deals with familys in every possible way. In many ways, I am the only lawyer a person will have contact with in their lives. I divorce them, do their pre-nuptial agreements, their annulments, their adoptions, their wills, thier probates.. At times it is a hard relationship. I end up knowing more about people then anyone but then after lots of hard work together, I am satisfied in knowing I did the best I could to help them along to a new phase of life.. I feel it is important to take the long view. Clients spend maybe a couple of years with their attorney but will be parents of the children forever. It is important to handle matters in such a way as to protect the relationship so the children don't end up the real victims.
After 36 years of practice, certain lessons are learned. One is that I simply enjoy this work. I like mediating with parents that can work together. It is fun to see them move from feeling overwhelmed to having a sense of control and hope for their futures. I also enjoy the contested cases as they allow me to find ways to deal with an often difficult opposing spouse. In both cases many clients return to normal life at the end of the case with a new understanding of themselves. I cannot take credit for this. It is their talent to make the best of a difficult situation that makes all the difference.. As an MSW social worker and a lawyer, I am interested in combining advocacy with insight to enhance my client’s capacity to deal with their ex-spouse and their children.. I am thankful for the steady stream of client referrals that have made my practice. Each one of them has taught me something about how to be a better lawyer.. On a personal level I have three sons who I raised after their mother passed away when they were very young. Raising children on one's own has taught me much about parenting. Now that they are in college I have time for gardening, biking and giving back to the community that has given so much to me.