Business Details
16 Years
experience
Your Trusted Collaborative Divorce Attorney in Seattle
Since 2010, our firm has specialized in collaborative divorce and family law, prioritizing respectful, non-adversarial resolutions to preserve family relationships. Our practice focuses on innovative solutions for divorce, legal separation, custody, child support, and prenuptial agreements through collaborative law, mediation, and cooperative family law strategies. With over 20 years of experience in family law, including complex custody trials, we bring deep expertise to every case. As the first attorney qualified in Collaborative Family Law in South King County, we combine legal proficiency with mediation training and a commitment to client-centered processes. Our services include flexible appointment scheduling, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate client needs.We actively contribute to legal communities through board memberships in Collaborative Professionals of Washington and the King County Bar Association. Recognized for pro bono service since 2002, we maintain strong ethical standards and community engagement. Our practice philosophy emphasizes transparency, avoiding litigation costs through voluntary information sharing and four-way collaborative meetings. We serve clients across King County with personalized guidance for both contested and uncontested family law matters. Our team's experience extends to serving as Title 26 Family Law Guardian ad Litem and providing educational resources through published articles and community outreach.
Services
Collaborative Divorce
Family Law Mediation
Child Custody Agreements
Prenuptial Agreements
Legal Separation
Child Support
Uncontested Divorce
Parenting Plans
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We have practiced collaborative family law since 2005
- First attorney qualified in Collaborative Family Law in South King County
- Professionally trained mediator with Title 26 Guardian ad Litem experience
- Offer evening and weekend appointments for client convenience
- Recognized with Pro Bono Service Commendations since 2002
Associations and certifications
- Collaborative Professionals of Washington
- International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
- King County Bar Association
What people say
Compassionate approach
Flexible scheduling
Non-adversarial resolution
Personalized guidance
Deep expertise
Services
Collaborative Divorce
Collaborative Divorce provides families with a respectful, private resolution process through team-based meetings involving attorneys and neutral professionals. This method prioritizes relationship preservation while addressing legal separation needs. The process maintains confidentiality and client control throughout negotiations.
Family Law Mediation
Our Interest-Based Mediation helps clients reach mutually agreeable resolutions with or without attorney representation. This alternative dispute resolution method focuses on cooperative problem-solving for various family law matters including custody and property division.
Child Custody Agreements
We develop comprehensive parenting arrangements considering children's best interests through collaborative processes. Our approach addresses decision-making authority, visitation schedules, and conflict resolution strategies for post-divorce family dynamics.
Prenuptial Agreements
We create customized prenuptial and postnuptial agreements using collaborative methods to establish financial expectations before or during marriage. These agreements provide clarity while maintaining relationship integrity through non-confrontational negotiations.
Uncontested Divorce
Our office manages complete uncontested divorce proceedings remotely through video conferences and electronic document handling. This streamlined process offers cost-effective resolution for couples with mutual agreement on all legal matters.
People
Sara K. Wahl
Attorney at Law
Practicing collaborative family law since 2005 with focus on non-adversarial resolutions. First qualified collaborative attorney in South King County. Professional mediator and Title 26 Guardian ad Litem with King County Bar Association involvement.
Questions
What is collaborative divorce?
Collaborative divorce is a non-adversarial process where parties work with trained attorneys and professionals to resolve family law issues respectfully without court intervention.
Which areas do you serve?
We serve all King County including Seattle, Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Issaquah, Renton, Kent, Federal Way, Des Moines, and Auburn.
What family law services are offered?
Our services include divorce, legal separation, child custody, support agreements, prenuptial arrangements, and parenting plan development using collaborative methods.
Do you offer virtual consultations?
Yes, we provide video conference consultations and can handle uncontested divorces entirely online with electronic document signing.
What experience do you have in family law?
Since 2005, we've specialized in collaborative family law with experience in complex custody cases and serving as Title 26 Guardian ad Litem.
