Serving South King County and the Surrounding Areas.
Financial hardship can impact anyone. From catastrophic injury or illness to sudden job loss, even the most financially stable person can suddenly find themselves in serious money problems. Bankruptcy is more common than you might think. In fact, one out of every 55...
The threat of losing one’s home is one thing that can drive a King County household to consider filing for bankruptcy protection. Falling behind on one’s mortgage payments, and then facing the loss of one’s home to a forced sale, is a scary prospect. A Washington...
When you jump in the car after maybe, stopping for dinner and a drink or visiting a friend to grab a beer, you may wonder what to do if you suddenly see sirens in your rearview mirror. If you just had one or two drinks, you might wonder if you can refuse an...
If you’re facing criminal charges, you’re probably worried about what a conviction could have in store for you. This is understandable, especially given the harsh penalties that are allowable under the law and that most prosecutors threaten. But what’s really at stake...
Estate planning comes with all sorts of unfamiliar terms that are worth parsing out and understanding. You may hear phrases such as “pour-over will” and “testamentary trust” and wonder, how can these documents help me? In truth, pour-over wills and testamentary trusts...
Infidelity can drive a knife through the heart of a marriage and ultimately cause its demise. The faithful spouse likely feels deceived by the unfaithful spouse and there is generally a great deal of pain and anger under such circumstances. The issue of alimony, also...
Domestic violence is a staple of television and movie narratives. Another staple is that the DV is not prosecutable because the alleged victim keeps dropping the charges. This leads some facing DV charges to believe that they can reconcile with their spouses, which...
Many Washington residents have been going through some tough financial times over the last few years. We all know how hard the last few years were on businesses and individuals in certain industries, such as the service industry. As time went on, some were able to...
Are you financially struggling and looking for a way to break free of the never-ending cycle of debt that you’ve fallen into? If so, you’re probably wondering if bankruptcy is right for you. The process can provide real debt relief, even giving you a fresh financial...
Estate planning is a deeply personal process where we decide who will make decisions for us, take care of our affairs and take care of our kids. And, it can lead us to select friends or family members to act as trustees. However, this is rarely the right move. Not...
