About Truce Law
Truce Law was founded on Valentine's Day, 2018 — a deliberate choice. Even the hardest conversations can begin with intention, and few are harder than deciding to separate. The firm was built around a simple belief: most families going through divorce deserve a path that minimizes the damage to them and the people they love. We are a Washington family law firm focused on collabora
tive divorce, mediation, and out-of-court resolution. We help people who feel the need to separate do so in a way that protects their children, their finances, and their long-term wellbeing — without the cost and uncertainty of litigation. A different kind of law firm
Truce Law was built around a different idea: that most families don't need a fight — they need a guide. Someone to help them have hard conversations with intention, reach agreements that work for everyone involved, and move forward with their lives intact. It's a structurally different one. Collaborative divorce uses a process — defined under Washington's RCW 7.77 — where each party works with their own attorney, and everyone signs an agreement to resolve the case without going to court. Decisions get made in conference rooms instead of courtrooms. Couples retain control over the outcome instead of handing it to a judge. The result is faster, less expensive, and almost always less painful for everyone involved — especially children. What we do
Truce Law is a full-service family law firm. We handle the full range of cases — collaborative divorce, mediation, contested divorces, parenting plans, modifications, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, and litigation when that's what a case requires. What makes us different isn't the cases we take. It's how we approach them. We start every case by asking what's actually best for the family — including the children — and we work backward from there. For many families, that means a collaborative or out-of-court process, which is why we lead with those options when they're a fit. For others, it means traditional representation, settlement negotiation, or contested litigation. We are skilled at all of it. When litigation is the right path, we approach it the same way we approach everything else: with clarity, professionalism, and an eye on the long-term outcome for the family. Most of our work falls into a few categories:
Collaborative divorce — the structured out-of-court process under RCW 7.77, where each spouse has their own attorney and everyone agrees in writing to resolve the case without litigation. Traditional and contested divorce — when a case requires litigation, settlement negotiation, or formal court proceedings, we represent clients with the same care we bring to collaborative work. Mediation — when both parties want a neutral attorney to help them reach agreement directly, we serve as that neutral. Parenting plans and modifications — building and updating frameworks for how separated parents share time, decisions, and responsibilities for their children. Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements — for couples who want to address financial expectations in writing, before or during the marriage. Legal separation — for families who need legal clarity around finances, parenting, and property without divorcing. The right approach depends on the family. We help you figure out which path actually fits your situation. We have three offices serving families across western Washington. Our Seattle office, our flagship, serves King County — including Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, and the broader Seattle metro. Our Tacoma office serves Pierce County — including Puyallup, Gig Harbor, University Place, and surrounding areas. Our Olympia office serves Thurston County — including Lacey, Tumwater, and surrounding communities. We also work with families in Snohomish County and surrounding areas. Whether you're closer to one office or working with us remotely, the approach is the same. What to expect
Reaching out to a family law firm is one of the harder calls many people make. We try to make it as easy as we can. The first conversation is exactly that — a conversation. There's no pressure to retain. We listen, we explain how the process works, and we help you understand what's actually possible for your family. If we're a fit, we move forward. If we're not, we'll tell you that and point you toward someone who is. Our goal is the right outcome for your family — and sometimes that means a different firm. Our philosophy
Family conflict is one of the most difficult experiences people go through. Truce Law exists because we believe there's a better way to walk people through it — and because Washington gave us a structured, recognized process to do it through. Divorce isn't easy. But we do promise that the way we walk you through it will reflect our values: clarity, respect, honesty, and a long-term view of what's best for the people you love. If you're facing a difficult decision about your family's future, we're easy to reach. We're glad to talk through what's possible. Truce® is a registered trademark of Truce Law, PLLC. All rights reserved.
