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Collaborative Divorce Legal Services uses to mediation and ADR to resolve all issues.

05/26/2026

"My spouse is a narcissist. Can the collaborative process possibly work for us?"

It's the question I hear most often from people in high-conflict marriages.

The honest answer isn't yes or no — it's depends. And it depends less on a diagnosis of your spouse than on a few practical questions:

→ Can both of you show up? → Can both of you share financial information? → Can both of you use your voice in the room?

You don't have to like each other. You don't have to trust each other. You do have to be able to speak for yourself — or be supported to do so.

If you're trying to figure out whether collaborative could fit your situation, I wrote a full walkthrough.

Link in bio. ↑

05/06/2026

"Collaborative Divorce is only for couples who are already getting along."

That's the most common thing I hear. And it's wrong.

Collaborative is built for conflict. The structure — two attorneys, a financial neutral, a divorce coach — exists because divorce is hard, not because it isn't.

You don't have to like your spouse to use this process. You do have to be willing to engage.

New post breaks it down: what Collaborative Divorce actually is, who it fits, and what the first joint meeting looks like.

Link in bio.

04/13/2026

Most advice about co-parenting with a narcissist says the same thing: set boundaries, document everything, stay calm.

That's not wrong. But it's not a strategy.

A strategy is a parenting plan specific enough that you never have to negotiate in real time. It's knowing which mistakes feel protective but actually hurt you in court. It's understanding what Washington law can — and can't — do for you.

We put together 10 rules drawn from real high-conflict custody cases in King, Pierce, and Snohomish County. Not therapy. Legal strategy.

New post on the blog. Link in bio.

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03/30/2026

💬 "She easily translated that into laymen terms for me... Her team truly is efficient. 10/10."

Making the complex feel simple — that's the goal. Thank you for trusting us with your prenup, Liam! 💙

03/13/2026

Most people enter a divorce knowing exactly what they want.

The house. The kids every weekend. A specific number.

But here's the thing — those are positions. And positions have a way of turning what could be a conversation into a standoff.

What actually moves things forward is understanding why you want what you want. The need underneath the demand. The fear underneath the request.

That shift — from positions to interests — is what makes collaborative divorce and insight mediation work when traditional litigation can't.

New post explains how. Link in bio.

03/05/2026

Something most people don't realize when they start a family law case:

The evidence you need doesn't exist yet.

Patterns of behavior, parenting routines, co-parenting communication — these things matter legally. But they have to be documented in real time, intentionally, once the case is underway.

That's one reason why strategy in family law can't be rushed. The time spent building that foundation isn't wasted time. It's what makes a well-supported case possible.

Our latest post breaks down why strategy — and the willingness to keep re-strategizing — is what actually drives outcomes in family law.

https://www.tailoredfamilylaw.com/post/why-strategy--and-re-strategy--are-essential-in-washington-state-family-law-cases -orders-where-strategy-and-credibility-matter-most

02/13/2026

Most people don't realize how much temporary orders actually matter.

They sound like a placeholder — something to get through until the "real" decisions happen. But in practice? They often become the baseline for everything that follows.

Courts don't love disrupting what's already working. So if a temporary parenting schedule or financial arrangement gets established early — even imperfectly — it tends to stick around longer than anyone expected.

The part that catches people off guard: these decisions happen fast, often based on limited information. Judges aren't weighing who's more upset. They're looking at who showed up prepared.

Filing before you're ready can actually hurt you. A weak request early on can follow you through the rest of your case.

Link in bio — we wrote about what to think through before you file.

02/09/2026

AI tools are everywhere—and many people use them during divorce. 🤖⚖️
But when it comes to legal advice, AI can do more harm than good.

Here’s what to know:
• Family law is deeply fact-specific
• AI doesn’t know your local laws or judges
• Confident answers can still be wrong
• There’s no accountability when AI gets it wrong

Used carefully, AI can help with communication.
Used incorrectly, it can undermine your case.

Read our latest blog post to learn what helps, what hurts, and what to avoid when using AI during divorce.

02/04/2026

💬 “She truly listened, provided clear guidance, and took effective action.”

Thoughtful advocacy and steady support make all the difference. Thank you for the kind words — and for recognizing the whole team. 💙

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