Amicable Divorce

Seattle Divorce Lawyers

If you are reading this page, you have probably made a commitment to minimize the impact of divorce on your family.

We congratulate you. Settling a divorce out of court is almost always better for everyone. Keep in mind though, that even a low-conflict or amicable divorce is not always simple or easy. Even with an uncontested divorce, disagreements can arise in areas such as the parenting plan or property division. Amanda DuBois and Monica Kaup Cary will work to help you reach agreement with your former spouse with as little conflict as possible.

An amicable divorce typically is settled directly between the parties and their attorneys or by mediation. Each situation is measured by how a family law judge would likely rule should the case go to trial, so it is imperative to approach your settlement from a strong position. Avoiding high conflict does not mean compromising fairness. Even if you don’t expect to go to trial, hiring a lawyer with solid trial experience is your best insurance. Opposing counsel takes your case more seriously when they know your lawyer will go the distance for you, making your settlement position much stronger.

Attorney Amanda DuBois and our legal team will work with you to arrive at the strongest settlement possible. While we pride ourselves on exploring workable, creative, amicable solutions, there are times when litigation becomes necessary for some couples. If your spouse decides to initiate conflict, you may have no choice but to engage in litigation. It is always best to choose a lawyer skilled in both mediation and negotiation techniques of amicable divorce as well as high-conflict court litigation.

If you have questions, please contact attorney Amanda DuBois or a member of our legal team. Our waterfront office is located on the north end of Lake Union in Seattle, Washington.