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We realize conflict can be difficult for many people. As long as there is no likelihood of physical harm, mediation can work even when angry words have been exchanged. Mediation may involve attorneys to provide legal counsel and guidance. With prior notice and consent of the other side, parties may bring a support person during …
Mediation puts the control for the outcome of your court case in your hands. You get to decide the result you want and then we work to obtain that result or some compromise that you can live with. Having control in what the court will decide in your case will never happen again except in …
Mediation can take place either in-person at agreed upon location, in our office, or online via Zoom.
Before mediation: When you contact our office, we will ask some questions about your problem and confirm that mediation is an appropriate next step. We are also happy to answer any questions that you may have about the mediation process. When we open a mediation case, we will start by asking for contact information for …
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One should consider Mediation when they are unable to resolve an issue with the opposing party but wish to avoid fees in either hiring an attorney or extensive litigation costs. Parenting time disagreements after a divorce; Property divisions when a marriage ends; Sibling disagreements after a parent’s death; Concerns over guardianship; Issues involved in special …
Mediation is a voluntary, confidential process in which the mediator, a trained, neutral person, assists the participants to negotiate an agreement of the dispute. The participants remain in control of all decisions to settle the terms of any resolution. Unlike going to court, the mediation process is conducted in a private setting with flexible scheduling. …
If your termination of employment was illegal or came under unfair circumstances in which you were harassed, discriminated and/or retaliated against, then your situation may be a wrongful termination. The first question to ask yourself is whether the firing was legal or illegal. Washington state follows the doctrine of “at-will employment,” which means that either …
A promissory note is a written promise by one party to pay another party (lender and borrower) a sum of money either on demand or at a later date. This legal document declares that the borrower will repay the lender a specific amount of money in an agreed set timeframe, which often include interest. Promissory …
Although many tenants generally have a strong financial interest in paying their rent on time, it’s not uncommon, during this time of uncertainty, for tenants to encounter serious problems that compromise their ability to pay their bills. When a tenant is unable to pay their rent, the landlord can be forced to pursue legal action. …
Did you know that you can face significant financial consequences from denying a residential application for occupancy from a potential tenant due to their participation in social welfare benefits? It’s true. Even if you are not aware of the law, you can still be held liable to pay the potential tenant a significant amount of …