Seattle Divorce Services:Innovative Approaches. Reasonable Solutions.
You don’t have to expect the worst for your divorce. Even complex, high asset divorces can be handled efficiently and respectfully. Lawyers can help parents find ways to collaborate for their children — even when collaborating seems impossible. We have seen how the right approach can turn a case around to obtain results our clients never imagined.
If You Could Choose, What Would You Want?
- More problem-solving, less fighting
- Experienced and compassionate advice
- Resolutions tailored to your needs
- A clear plan for successful co-parenting
- Dispute resolution options
We Believe That:
- Complex cases need a more sophisticated approach.
- Creativity can help achieve favorable divorce outcomes, even for the most complicated divorces.
- Skillful and compassionate negotiation creates better and more cost-effective results.
- Healthy family restructuring starts with preserving relationships whenever possible.
Litigation
Litigation refers to resolving matters through the courts and negotiating settlements based on what a court is likely to do. An important part of the process is helping you define your goals and helping plan the process for working toward those goals.
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Collaboration
Collaborative divorce is a nonadversarial way for divorce attorneys to work together to help their respective clients resolve their divorce issues. In a collaborative process, we seek to help the parties handle their conflict without causing further damage to the relationship.
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Mediation
Mediation is a process in which opposing parties attempt to reach an agreement outside of court with the help of a neutral third-party facilitator. This can be a good option for couples who have less need for professional advice in their negotiations.
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Litigation
We work to de-escalate conflict rather than create it, because unneeded legal brawling accomplishes little while costing a great deal. As experienced divorce attorneys, we work to efficiently negotiate a positive result for you. In court, we prefer to focus on solutions rather than personal attacks.
Tailored Negotiations
We believe that when we can reach carefully crafted negotiated agreements, with solutions tailored to your specific needs and circumstances, the agreements will be more durable, you will be happier with the results, and your needs and the needs of your children will be better met.
Collaboration
In addition to traditional representation, we often use the collaborative approach, working with a professional team to address the emotional, financial, parenting, and legal needs of both parties to develop creative solutions to tough issues. We also provide mediation if that is a better fit for the client.
Low-Cost Consultation
Since your circumstances are unique, we offer a low-cost consultation to help you better understand your options. Contact us to schedule a time to come in to talk about your divorce situation and how we might be able to help you.
Janel Ostrem
Dedicated Advocate, Tailored Approach
Mark Alexander
Sound advice, calm presence, clear explanations
Theresa R. Lorella
Helping You Be Heard
Nathan Cliber
Creative and Compassionate Transitions
Michael V. Fancher
Managing Attorney
Although divorce is downright awful for pretty much everyone involved, I am grateful for Seattle Divorce Services. My attorney, his paralegal, and even the receptionist were all so kind and attentive during some truly difficult times in my life. I am especially appreciative of the professionalism and calm demeanor that my attorney brought to the table when I felt anything but.
Seattle Divorce Services have been just fantastic for me - really the ideal divorce attorney experience. I cannot recommend Theresa Lorella highly enough. She has worked hard to pursue a low-conflict, collaborative approach which has allowed both my ex-spouse and I to get much better outcomes than if we had gone the traditional, litigation-based route. Their fees have been affordable and predictable. I really couldn't be happier.
Mark Alexander provided me with sound logical advice and counsel during a very emotional time in my life. I always felt like someone had my best interests at heart, while allowing me to make the overall decisions. I couldn't have asked for anyone better to work with. I have and will continue to recommend him to anyone unfortunate enough to have to go through divorce.
I had a good experience overall with the service I received. My attorney was responsive to my questions and concerns. I appreciated the forward thinking with regards to my case. I was treated with respect. I'd recommend her any day.
Fantastic and professional. Mimi was incredible and helped me maintain my cool through my entire divorce. I would highly recommend SDS to anyone.