One Hour Consultation or Mediation either in person or by telephone conference call. If we are able to facilitate an agreement during the first consultation, the cost will be applied to your flat fee.
During the first consultation, the attorney can meet with both parties to go over the law and process in Washington to help them negotiate the details of their agreement. If the attorney has met with both parties, she cannot later represent one party against the other in a contested case.
If one party wishes to meet with the attorney, they can do so and then negotiate with the other party on their own. If the matter becomes contested and the attorney has met with only one party only, she can possibly represent that party in court at the current hourly rate.
In a flat fee uncontested divorce, the attorney will file all documents, appear at all necessary court appearances, and deal with the courthouse on her own so that the parties do not have to set foot in the courthouse. If requested, the parties are welcome to come to court at the end of the 90 day mandatory waiting period. This is not required so long as both parties have signed off on the agreed petition for divorce.
Dissolution and Separation Filing Fees are currently $314 unless waived by the court due to low income.