Business Details
Your Trusted Family Law Partner in Kirkland
Carol D. Betts Family Law & Mediation PLLC provides client-centered legal solutions for families navigating complex transitions. With decades of experience in family law, our practice specializes in mediation, collaborative divorce, and co-parenting coaching to help clients resolve disputes without litigation. We prioritize informed decision-making, guiding clients through property agreements, parenting plans, and conflict resolution with dignity and transparency. Our team combines legal expertise with emotional intelligence to create tailored agreements that protect privacy and minimize long-term conflict.We believe clients possess the answers to their challenges and provide structured support to clarify intentions, manage emotional dynamics, and craft durable legal solutions. Our services include document drafting, financial planning consultations, and skill-building workshops to empower clients throughout their legal journey.
Services
Mediation Service
Divorce Mediation
Collaborative Divorce
Co-Parenting Coaching
Document Assistance
Property Contracts
Online Dispute Resolution
DIY Legal Services
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of family law experience with proven conflict resolution methods
- Client-driven processes that maintain your control over legal outcomes
- Specialized in mediation and collaborative law to avoid courtroom battles
- Certified financial planning consultations for equitable property agreements
- Co-parenting coaching to protect children's well-being during transitions
What people say
Resolutions without litigation
Integrity beyond reproach
Smart and detail-oriented
Knowledgeable and easy to work with
Supportive and experienced
Services
Mediation Service
Our mediation services provide confidential, guided negotiations for family law disputes. We help clients identify priorities, exchange information transparently, and craft durable agreements while maintaining control over outcomes. This voluntary process reduces conflict through structured communication and impartial facilitation.
Collaborative Divorce
Collaborative divorce offers a structured alternative to litigation with attorney-supported negotiations. Our team helps couples reach mutually beneficial agreements through transparent information sharing and creative problem-solving while preserving family relationships and financial resources.
Co-Parenting Coaching
Co-parenting coaching develops effective communication strategies for separated parents. We focus on children's needs while teaching conflict management skills, creating practical parenting plans, and establishing healthy boundaries for long-term family dynamics.
Document Assistance
Document assistance ensures clear, legally sound agreements through expert drafting and review services. We help clients understand complex legal documents, verify terms align with their intentions, and create enforceable contracts for property and parenting arrangements.
Property Contracts
Property contract services include prenuptial, postnuptial, and cohabitation agreements. We help clients establish clear financial expectations, protect assets, and create legally binding frameworks for property management in both new and existing relationships.
People
Carol D. Betts
Founder/Attorney
Carol D. Betts is a seasoned family law attorney with 20+ years of experience in mediation and collaborative law. She specializes in helping families navigate divorce and transitions through client-centered approaches that prioritize dignity and practical solutions.
Questions
What family law services do you specialize in?
We specialize in divorce mediation, collaborative law, co-parenting coaching, property agreements, and document drafting for family law matters.
How does mediation differ from collaborative divorce?
Mediation uses a neutral facilitator, while collaborative divorce involves attorney-negotiated settlements with specialized professionals supporting the process.
Can I get legal help without full representation?
Yes, we offer document review, mediation support, and targeted legal consultations for clients managing their own cases.
Do you offer virtual services?
Yes, we provide online dispute resolution, virtual coaching, and remote document consultations for client convenience.
How do you handle parenting plan development?
Our co-parenting coaching helps create comprehensive parenting plans focusing on children's needs while establishing practical communication frameworks.
