Top Best Divorce Lawyers

I enjoy the practice of law.  I have more than 22 years of experience which allows me the opportunity to help people in a meaningful way to navigate through the legal system efficiently while providing a supporting hand through some of the most difficult times of their lives.  Although I grew up in Alaska, I love Seattle where I'm close to the water along with my family and friends. I look forward to assisting you through this important journey and obtaining the best outcome for your family while providing competent legal services.

Ask those in the know to name the finest family law attorneys in the state and one thing is certain: Janet George will appear on every list. It’s been that way for more than four decades—and counting.. With typical modesty, this gifted lawyer who one prominent Seattle attorney calls “the most empathetic person I know,” shrugs off the public accolades, including a 19-year, pace-setting appearance on the pages of Best Lawyers in America.. "My success in the practice stems in large part from my intuitive ability to accept people just as they are,” notes the psychiatric nurse-turned-lawyer. “I meet interesting, accomplished individuals in a state of crisis—people with a lot on the line who can be difficult, angry, and upset.". "With my background as a therapist, I’m able to help them work through their anger and begin to build a foundation for moving on with their lives. I don’t consider divorce a failure. It’s not right or wrong; there are no absolutes. But there is always hope for a better tomorrow.". While she dedicates her days to marital dissolutions for high-net-worth clients, Janet’s after-hours avocations reflect her eclectic interests and love of life: pilot, avid golfer, ski enthusiast, and lifelong equestrian who, as a part owner of four racehorses, delights in her days at Emerald Downs.. Of counsel with McKinley Irvin, Janet continues to take on a select number of high-profile cases (“The more challenging, the better!”) and routinely shares her considerable expertise and experience with younger attorneys.. "I could have retired years ago,” she quips. “But I treasure the opportunity to give back to this great profession. It’s been exceedingly good to me."

My practice focuses on all areas of family law including dissolutions of marriages, legal separations, child custody and parenting plans, relocation, spousal maintenance, child support and complex property division.. Complex family law matters require an understanding of both the legal issues and the emotional toll involved and I approach my practice with this in mind. Each case is unique and I take the time necessary to ensure that each client's concern is heard and addressed head-on. It is critical that my client’s understand the law and its implications for their case.  I pride myself on resolving difficult legal matters on behalf of my clients through effective negotiation or direct advocacy.

Laura Sell is the Law Practice Managing Partner at McKinley Irvin. Laura leads the firm's attorneys in practice development, training and mentoring, as well as consulting on cases and ensuring the firm's high standards of quality. Laura recently co-authored the “Spousal Maintenance” chapter of the LexisNexis Washington Family Law Practice Guide, offering strategies to help practitioners identify and address legal and procedural issues. Laura also assists parties in resolving family law disputes by serving as a mediator. With extensive experience as a family law attorney and civil litigator, Laura is particularly skilled in mediating cases involving complex legal and financial issues.

Thank you for visiting my profile. I am the managing partner of Weintraub Law Office, PLLC. My firm focuses on divorce and family law, and also provides estate planning services. Our goal is to achieve a successful resolution of your case by providing the highest quality legal repesentation, quickly and affordably. We offer effective, and, if necessary, aggressive, legal representation, flat fee mediation services, and compassionate and responsive client service. We have successfully handled and mediated hundreds of cases. I invite you to visit our website to find out more about us and what we can do for you.

We provide full legal services of family law matters including but not limited to divorce, child custody and support, maintenance, property division and post judgment modification. As an enthusiastic advocate, we protect your legal right and help you get through the most struggling time in your life.

Genevieve graduated from  Seattle University School of Law, with honors, and founded the Davis Law Firm in 2009.  She understands that going through a divorce or separation from a partner can be an extremely stressful and trying experience.  Genevieve's goal is to provide effective legal representation to her clients and to provide her clients with the information they need to make informed decisions.. In addition to representing clients in family law matters, Genevieve has also served as a Guardian ad Litem in numbersous high-conflict cases, which is experience she brings to every family law matter she handles.. In her free time, Genevieve enjoyes spending time with her family, including her two children, enjoying the outdoors, cooking, and when she has time, reading a good mystery novel.

Jen Hallack is the founder and managing attorney of Hallack Law, PLLC, with offices in Seattle, Washington. She exclusively practices in the area of family law, offering clients comprehensive, personalized legal counsel in a wide range of family law disputes. She is an aggressive advocate for her clients who will take the time to answer your questions and explain your options. She is an experienced practitioner of family law who will work hard to achieve the best resolution of your family law matter.. PracticeMs. Hallack practices exclusively in the area of family law. She has successfully represented clients in wide range of family law matters, including, but not limited to:. Dissolution/divorceChild custodySupport mattersCustody and support modificationsAdoptionsDecree and maintenance modificationsQDROsLegal separationsPre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. Because she practices solely in the area family law, Ms. Hallack has the knowledge and ability to provide skilled, effective legal counsel to each of her clients. She works closely with her clients to understand every detail of their case and their goals for a successful dispute resolution. She takes the time to carefully answer questions and ensures that her clients thoroughly understand their rights and available options. She will keep you up to date with any important developments in your case, and is always available to answer any additional questions that may arise. She will provide the comprehensive, personalized legal guidance you need to successfully resolve your family law matter.

I bring enthusiasm, experience and compassion to my practice of family law. Because I recognize that I am entrusted with the most important aspects of one's life (children, assets, future plans, etc.) I advocate for each client based on their needs and their best interests and the best interests of their children. I am an aggressive advocate for my clients but also foster negotiation when it appears possible to reach an amicable settlement.

I have been an attorney for 33 years and I specialize in family law--which includes divorce, custody, financial support and domestic violence.  I make every effort to resolve issues without court involvement to save expense for my client.  If litigation is required, I have decades of courtroom experience and work hard to achieve the best outcome.  I provide compassionate guidance and fierce legal advocacy for cases where litigation is unavoidable.. I grew up in the Seattle area and have spent the majority of my legal career practicing in the greater Puget Sound area.

Kristine's career in family law began in 2007 as a paralegal and law clerk to Stella L. Pitts. She became an attorney through the Rule 6 Law Clerk program in 2013 and joined the Law Offices of Sherri M. Anderson in 2017. Her practice focuses on substantial estates which require creative solutions – legal, financial, emotional – for unique problems: e.g. divorce in the context of closely held businesses, stock awards and options, retirement assets, pensions, trusts, separate property tracing.. Her professional background prior to entering the legal field as a teacher (English literature at UW and Seattle University), an artist (weaver), and a retail buyer for a small business inform her practical and nuanced approach to the circumstances clients bring to her. Kristine’s decade-deep background in mediation and trial practice ensures that she and her clients are prepared for settlement and court.. Kristine is a licensed attorney in Washington State, and has been named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers every year for the past four years.

Erin Blower is a dedicated family law attorney who helps clients navigate divorce, custody disputes, and other family law matters with compassion and clarity. She is passionate about guiding people through some of life’s most difficult transitions and believes that family law is, above all, a helping profession.. Erin understands how overwhelming a divorce or custody case can be—emotionally, financially, and personally. She takes the time to listen, explain options clearly, and support her clients every step of the way. Whether through negotiation, mediation, or litigation, Erin works to achieve solutions that provide stability, peace of mind, and a path forward.. With extensive experience handling domestic violence cases, Erin is also a trusted advocate for survivors. She collaborates closely with community organizations and court advocates and serves as secretary of the DOVE Project, a nonprofit focused on domestic violence prevention and education.. Originally from Minnesota, Erin now lives on Vashon Island with her family. Outside of her legal practice, she enjoys cheering on her children’s sports teams and exploring the island’s scenic hiking trails.

For me, family is incredibly important.  My parents both come from families with 11 children (I currently have 34 aunts and uncles and over 100 cousins!) and I have always loved coming from a big family.  Because of this, I have chosen to focus my law practice on two areas that deeply affect families.. The first area I practice in, is family law.  I work with clients who need help with divorce, spousal maintenance (alimony), child custody, child support, or adoption.  When parents divorce it is a pivotal time for all members of the family and having the right attorney can make all the diffrence.  I have worked with clients to quickly and efficiently dissolve their marriage and resolve child custody and support issues amicably, but I have also had to fight tooth and nail for my clients to protect them from a spouse that is over-reaching and trying to take more than their fair share.  Regardless of the issues involved, I can help.. I also work with clients to protect and preserve the wealth they have have accumulated so they can pass it on to their children and grand children or pass it on to other charitable causes that are near and dear to their heart.  While many people believe estate planning is only for the rich and famous, everyone can benefit from having a plan in place to protect their wealth, provide for custody of their children, and prepare for the only two certainties in life, death and taxes.

Carolyn Grimes is a partner in the firm, practicing in all areas of family law including divorce, spousal support, child custody, child support, equitable distribution, retirement issues, and prenuptial agreements, among other areas. She practices in all of the Circuit and Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts in Northern Virginia and has argued before the Court of Appeals. She has lectured on family law topics ranging from custody to retirement issues, including military, federal, civilian and Foreign Service retirement issues, for various organizations in the Commonwealth. In addition to traditional litigation, Ms. Grimes practices law in the collaborative law model. She is also a mediator herself.. Consistently named a ‘Best Lawyer’ (from 2014-2022), Ms. Grimes has also been honored as an AV Preeminent (2001-2022) and Gold Client Champion (2019-2021) by Martindale-Hubbell. In addition, she’s been named a Top Lawyer by Northern Virginia Magazine Magazine (2011, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021), a Top Attorney by Arlington Magazine (2019-2021), and a Top Attorney by Washingtonian Magazine (2015) as well as many other top attorney designations— see full list below. Ms. Grimes actively serves the community as well. She was the 2009 and 2006 President of the Board of Directors for Legal Services of Northern Virginia (LSNV), has served on its Board for many years and has performed many hours of pro bono work for the organization. She is a Past President of the Alexandria Bar Association, for which she has co-chaired the Pro Bono and Community Service Committee and chaired the “Beat the Odds” Program, a scholarship program for youths who have overcome adversity. She also participated in the American Bar Association program offering legal assistance to victims of the September 11, 2001, attacks.. In addition to traditional settlement and litigation practices, Ms. Grimes also practices in the area of collaborative law. Collaborative law is a process of alternative dispute resolution designed to keep the parties out of court. Counsel who have been trained in the collaborative law process and other professionals, such as financial professionals and custody experts, engage in a series of meetings with the clients designed to develop creative solutions to the issues in a divorce and agree on peaceful, practical solutions. Ms. Grimes has been trained in the collaborative model since 2006 and practices in this model as well as more traditional settlement or litigation models. She is also a member of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP).. Ms. Grimes is also a mediator and can act as the neutral mediator for both parties. Mediation is also an alternative dispute resolution process designed to have parties agree outside of court proceedings. If you are interested in using Ms. Grimes as a mediator, please contact our office. One party may initiate the contact to set up the appointment but as a mediator, she needs to meet with both parties together for the mediation process.

Margaret strongly believes in empowering her clients by keeping them fully engaged in their cases, whether they are taking the first steps to educate themselves about their options, or involved in heated litigation. Margaret believes that negotiating a settlement in her client’s best interest is often the best way to give her client control over the outcome of their case and their future. However, when settlement is not possible, Margaret is a strong advocate for her clients in the courtroom.. Margaret has practiced family law for more than ten years. Before joining Wechsler Becker, Margaret worked for seven years with leading family law attorney Janet A. George, with a practice specializing in high-asset and high-profile cases. She has extensive experience helping clients navigate complex cases, including closely-held businesses, layered business structures, and tax issues. Margaret is also experienced in protecting her client’s privacy and in appropriate cases will discuss diverting cases to private arbitration for an additional layer of privacy.. Margaret’s clients span all incomes and circumstances, and she enjoys the challenge of problem-solving with them and planning for families that do not fit a traditional mold. She understands what is important to her clients and has handled cases involving difficult parenting issues such as addiction and mental health concerns. Every case is unique, but her clients’ safety is always a primary concern for Margaret; she is always cognizant of how legal decisions affect the everyday lives of her clients and their future.. Margaret is active in the King County legal community and previously served as the Chair of the King County Bar Association Family Law Section and has served as an Editor for the Washington Family Law Deskbook. She is also trained as a Guardian ad Litem for cases involving children. Prior to practicing family law, Margaret interned for the Honorable Timothy M. Burgess of the U.S. District Court for the District of Alaska, as well as for the Northwest Federation of Community Organizations (now Alliance for a Just Society), the Northwest Women’s Law Center (now Legal Voice), and the Center for Reproductive Rights. While attending Northeastern University School of Law on a Dean’s Scholarship, she also served as a domestic violence advocate in Dorchester District Court in Boston.

I believe that we can help clients get through difficult situations by communicating with them frequently, and always focusing on resolving matters informally before resorting to litigation. However, when litigation becomes necessary, moving in that direction with a client who is involved and knowledgeable is always my goal.. I focus my practice in family law, which includes dissolution, paternity, post-decree modifications, custody, child support, adoptions, and juvenile matters, primarily in Lake and Porter Counties.  I also devote part of my practice to appeals in family law matters to the Indiana Court of Appeals and Indiana Supreme Court.. I serve in the capacity of a Guardian Ad Litem, representing the best interests of children, in family law matters.  As well, I have been trained as a Parenting Time Coordinator through the Association of Family and Conciliatory Courts (AFCC), and enjoy the opportunity to assist families in difficult and high-conflict parenting situtations.. I was raised in Michigan and located in the Region after attending college and law school at Valparaiso University.  I am a proud double-graduate of VU with a Bachelor of Science Degree in 1992 and a Juris Doctorate, cum laude, in 1995.  As a member of the Moot Court Honor Society Executive Board during law school, I participated as a team member in national moot court competitions across the country.  I also clerked with my now-business partner's law firm during all three years of law school, and took and passed both the Indiana and Illinois bar exams in 1995.. I have practiced in the field of family law for most of my career. I successfully completed the rigorous application and testing process to become one of the first Certified Family Law Specialists, as certified by the Family Law Certification Board, in the State of Indiana in 2002. I remain one of only a handful of certified specialists in Lake County. I am also a Registered Family Law Mediator and a trained Parenting Time Coordinator, providing services in high conflict matters. With extensive experience in dissolution of marriage, paternity, child custody, child support, adoption, name changes and appeals, I enjoy positively affecting the lives of my clients by making difficult times less stressful and easier to understand.. I am a member of the Lake County Bar Association, the Indiana State Bar Association and the Women Lawyer’s Association, Inc. I served on the Board of Directors for the Lake County Bar Association from 2002 to 2004, and served as Recording Secretary of the Women Lawyers Association, Inc. for several years.. I have been a presenter of continuing legal education seminars in the area of family law and have authored successful family law appeals in both the Indiana Court of Appeals and the Indiana Supreme Court.. I am actively involved in the Indiana Chapter of the Association of Family and Conciliatory Courts (AFCC), currently serving on the Board of Directors, as Treasurer of the organization, and on the Programming Committee. This involvement has solidified my passion for multi-disciplinary work in which legal professionals, the judiciary and mental health professionals can work together to educate one another and assist high-conflict families.. I have volunteered as a speaker for Indiana State Bar Association programs which seek to educate children about the law and civics. I have presented on behalf of the “Why Lincoln Was a Lawyer?” community outreach program and the Indiana Kids’ Election Speaker’s Bureau, as well as serving as a judge for the We The People program.  Having been passionate about being a lawyer since I was in third grade, I want to share the profession with young children and encourage them to serve and make a difference as well.

As a family law attorney, much of my work is with people going through a divorce, or otherwise seeking help with ending a relationship.  I try to assist my divorce clients with an eye towards sustainability and long-term wellbeing.  In other words: I want to help you figure out not only how to bring one chapter of your life to a close, but how to begin the next one.. In addition to my divorce practice, I am interested in working with individuals and families in the early stages of relationships.  There is a lot of space for creative and intentional work in constructing and defining family structures going in.  Everyone’s family is different, and I am a big believer in broad and inclusive interpretations of what family means.  Many of us identify strongly with the notion of investing in a family of choice, and I want to support that in any way I can.. Regardless of why you come to see me, I will listen without judgment to where you’ve been, what you’ve done, and how you’d like things to go.   I will be honest with you about what I think is possible, what I think is likely, and what I think is wise.  I will strive to understand your needs.  Most importantly, I will do my utmost to work with you and think creatively about how we can move you from wherever you are now to wherever you want to be.

Since 1992, Attorney Zougras has had the privilege of representing many clients in the handling of their personal legal matters.  Her practice has been focused on the handling of legal matters entailing direct client contact and advising of the appropriate legal remedy for clients to pursue in areas including domestic relations, criminal matters, and financial matters, including bankruptcy and estate planning.. Her current practice focuses on the following areas of the law: divorce and family law cases, child custody, child support, visitation, domestic relations, paternity, juvenile matters, real estate, powers of attorney, wills and probate, and financial matters, including bankruptcy and estate planning.. Attorney Zougras understands the emotional and financial impact her clients face with their legal concerns, and she aims to be a strong advocate for her cilents.  Call her office today to schedule a consultation to review your legal matter with her.