# Divorce and Family Lawyers in Seattle, WA | Attorney Shana E. Thompson

> Blog Posts and Articles in Seattle, WA, Attorney Shana Thompson


## Pages

- [Gabrielle Clegg](https://www.shanathompsonlaw.com/attorneys/gabrielle-clegg/): Gabrielle Clegg brings both professional skill and personal understanding to her work in family law. Having experienced firsthand the challenges...
- [Lindsay Briese](https://www.shanathompsonlaw.com/attorneys/lindsay-briese/): Lindsay Briese Lindsay is a hardworking advocate who has a passion for working with families, children, and cases involving domestic...
- [Thank You](https://www.shanathompsonlaw.com/thank-you/): At Law Offices of Shana E. Thompson, we understand how important your concerns are. We make it a priority to provide timely communication and will contact you as soon as possible.
- [Community Property](https://www.shanathompsonlaw.com/divorce/division-of-property/community-property/): Seattle Divorce Attorneys discuss the equitable division of community property in King County, WA. Find out more about how separate and community property is treated during a divorce case.
- [Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR)](https://www.shanathompsonlaw.com/divorce/stages/mediation/)
- [Separate Property](https://www.shanathompsonlaw.com/divorce/division-of-property/separate-property/): Attorney explains the consequences of owning separate property during a divorce case in Seattle or King County, WA. Learn more about the difference between separate property and community property subject to equitable distribution.
- [Divorce Litigation](https://www.shanathompsonlaw.com/divorce/stages/divorce-litigation/): If you and your spouse are interested in litigating your divorce in Seattle, Washington, contact our skilled family law attorneys at Shana Thompson Law.
- [Final Hearing / Trial](https://www.shanathompsonlaw.com/divorce/stages/final-hearing-trial/): When the parties are unable to reach a resolution, then a divorce can proceed to trial. Learn how the trial is scheduled and the procedures in court from Seattle divorce attorney in Washington.
- [Temporary Hearing](https://www.shanathompsonlaw.com/divorce/stages/temporary-hearing/): Contested divorces can file a request for a temporary order to resolve certain issues. Seattle attorney at Law Offices of Shana E. Thompson discuss the hearings in detail.
- [Legal Separation](https://www.shanathompsonlaw.com/divorce/stages/legal-separation/): Attorneys for Legal Separation in Seattle, WA, at Law Offices of Shana E. Thompson explain the difference between a divorce and legal separation.
- [The Divorce Process](https://www.shanathompsonlaw.com/divorce/stages/): Seattle divorce attorneys explain the divorce process in King County, Washington from filing the Petition for the Dissolution of Marriage, the temporary hearing, through drafting the settlement agreement or litigating the issues at the final trial.
- [Same Sex / LGBTQ Divorce](https://www.shanathompsonlaw.com/divorce/types/same-sex-lgbtq-divorce/): Law Offices of Shana E. Thompson excels at representing same sex couples in divorce proceedings and explains alimony, child support and types of divorce in King County, Washington. (206) 712-2756
- [High Income](https://www.shanathompsonlaw.com/divorce/types/high-income/): Couples with a high net worth or income may have issues with divorce proceedings. Law Offices of Shana E. Thompson represents clients in marriage dissolutions throughout King County, WA.
- [High Assets](https://www.shanathompsonlaw.com/divorce/types/high-assets/): Law Offices of Shana E. Thompson discusses high net worth divorces for couples with expensive assets and solutions for spouses struggling. (206) 712-2756
- [Military Divorce](https://www.shanathompsonlaw.com/divorce/types/military/): For members of the military living in Seattle, WA, a divorce can be more difficult and comes with special challenges. We represent military families when one spouse is active duty army, navy, air force or marines.
- [Contested](https://www.shanathompsonlaw.com/divorce/types/contested/): Do you need an attorney for a contested divorce case in Seattle, Washington? Find out how our divorce and matrimonial law attorneys help clients at the courthouses in King County in Seattle and Kent, Washington.
- [Uncontested](https://www.shanathompsonlaw.com/divorce/types/uncontested/): Law Offices of Shana E. Thompson is the premier law firm for uncontested divorce cases in Seattle, Washington. We help clients resolve their divorce or legal separation case quickly and quietly so they can move on with their lives.
- [Types](https://www.shanathompsonlaw.com/divorce/types/): Learn about the different types of divorce cases from attorneys in Seattle, WA, including the contested divorce vs. the uncontested divorce case, a military divorce, or a same-sex divorce case.
- [Post-Dissolution Asset Division](https://www.shanathompsonlaw.com/divorce/division-of-property/post-dissolution-asset-division/): The attorneys at Law Offices of Shana E. Thompson assist clients in family law issues such as post-dissolution asset division in Seattle, Washington.
- [Leave a Review](https://www.shanathompsonlaw.com/leave-a-review/)
- [Blog](https://www.shanathompsonlaw.com/blog/): Blog Posts and Articles in Seattle, WA, Attorney Shana Thompson
- [Legal Separation](https://www.shanathompsonlaw.com/divorce/divorce-process/legal-separation/): Law Offices of Shana E. Thompson explains the benefits of legal separation over divorce and solutions for those wishing to convert their legal separation.
- [Stages](https://www.shanathompsonlaw.com/divorce/divorce-process/)
- [Annulment](https://www.shanathompsonlaw.com/divorce/annulment/): Washington law on an annulment (“Decree of Invalidity”) explained by family law attorneys in Seattle, Washington. Annulment is defined as a court-ordered dissolution of an invalid marriage.
- [Temporary Alimony](https://www.shanathompsonlaw.com/divorce/alimony/temporary-alimony/): Temporary alimony may help your financial stability during divorce proceedings. Law Offices of Shana E. Thompson is skilled at representing clients in divorce throughout King County, WA.
- [Permanent Alimony](https://www.shanathompsonlaw.com/divorce/alimony/permanent-alimony/)
- [Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO)](https://www.shanathompsonlaw.com/divorce/division-of-property/qdro/): Qualified domestic relations order (QDRO) are necessary if you have retirement accounts. Learn more from Seattle lawyer Shana Thompson.
- [Retirement Accounts](https://www.shanathompsonlaw.com/divorce/division-of-property/retirement-accounts/)
- [Alimony/Spousal Maintenance](https://www.shanathompsonlaw.com/divorce/alimony/): Attorney explains the factors for alimony (often called spousal support or maintenance) in Seattle, Washington, in both contested and uncontested divorce cases in King County.
- [Military Benefits](https://www.shanathompsonlaw.com/divorce/division-of-property/military-benefits/): Law Offices of Shana E. Thompson discusses military benefits and what happens to them in a divorce. Offices found in Seattle, Washington. (206) 712-2756
- [Debts](https://www.shanathompsonlaw.com/divorce/division-of-property/debts/): Did you know that debts are also considered an asset in divorce? Law Offices of Shana E. Thompson explains debt divisions in divorce proceedings in King County, Washington. (206) 712-2756
- [Asset Division](https://www.shanathompsonlaw.com/divorce/division-of-property/asset-division/)
- [Contempt Order](https://www.shanathompsonlaw.com/family-law/contempt-order/): If you have been charged with a contempt order in family court, it is in your best interest to seek out qualified legal assistance from a family law attorney.
- [Washington](https://www.shanathompsonlaw.com/family-law/washington/)
- [King County](https://www.shanathompsonlaw.com/family-law/washington/king-county/)
- [Shoreline](https://www.shanathompsonlaw.com/family-law/washington/king-county/shoreline/)
- [Seattle](https://www.shanathompsonlaw.com/family-law/washington/king-county/seattle/)
- [Bellevue](https://www.shanathompsonlaw.com/family-law/washington/king-county/bellevue/): Bellevue divorce lawyers at the Law Offices of Shana Thompson have decades of family law experience in the Seattle metro Washington state area.
- [Ballard](https://www.shanathompsonlaw.com/family-law/washington/king-county/ballard/)
- [Tacoma](https://www.shanathompsonlaw.com/family-law/washington/tacoma/)
- [Snohomish County](https://www.shanathompsonlaw.com/family-law/washington/snohomish-county/)
- [Everett](https://www.shanathompsonlaw.com/family-law/washington/snohomish-county/everett/): The attorneys at the Law Office of Shana Thompson have represented clients in divorce and family law matters in Everett and Snohomish County, WA for decades.
- [Edmonds](https://www.shanathompsonlaw.com/family-law/washington/snohomish-county/edmonds/): Family law and divorce proceedings can be stressful. Find answers with Edmonds lawyers at the Law Office of Shana Thompson in WA.
- [Mediation FAQ](https://www.shanathompsonlaw.com/family-law/mediation-services/mediation-faq/): Divorce lawyer answers all your frequently asked questions (FAQ) regarding mediation or arbitration in Seattle, WA.
- [Coercive Control](https://www.shanathompsonlaw.com/family-law/coercive-control/): Law Offices of Shana E. Thompson assists clients accused of coercive control in Seattle, Washington.
- [Weapons Surrender Hearing](https://www.shanathompsonlaw.com/family-law/weapons-surrender-hearing/)
- [Paternity](https://www.shanathompsonlaw.com/family-law/paternity/): The attorneys at Law Offices of Shana E. Thompson represent fathers and mothers in paternity actions after a child is born to parents who are not legally married. We can help you resolve issues for child support and a parenting plan.
- [Father’s Rights](https://www.shanathompsonlaw.com/family-law/paternity/fathers-rights/)
- [Benefits Of Establishing Paternity](https://www.shanathompsonlaw.com/family-law/paternity/benefits-of-establishing-paternity/): The attorneys at Law Offices of Shana E. Thompson assist families who desire to establish paternity in Seattle, Washington.
- [Child Support](https://www.shanathompsonlaw.com/family-law/child-support/): Find a child support attorney in Seattle, Washington, who can explain child support laws and the limitations of online child support calculators when considering the various factors considered by the court.
- [Healthcare Costs](https://www.shanathompsonlaw.com/family-law/child-support/healthcare-costs/): Attorney in Seattle, Washington, explains child support obligations to pay for health care costs as part of the child support obligations in King County and the surrounding areas.


## Posts

- [January is divorce month, according to family attorneys and online analytics](https://www.shanathompsonlaw.com/blog/january-is-divorce-month-according-to-family-attorneys-and-online-analytics/): January is the most popular month for divorces, according to attorneys and analytics from social media companies.
- [Pets are increasingly being added to prenuptial agreements](https://www.shanathompsonlaw.com/blog/pets-are-increasingly-being-added-to-prenuptial-agreements/): Houses, cars and bank accounts are a few assets that can be expected to be added to a prenuptial agreement...
- [Family violence on the rise during coronavirus pandemic](https://www.shanathompsonlaw.com/blog/family-violence-on-the-rise-during-coronavirus-pandemic/): For victims of family violence or those in abusive relationships, self-isolation or quarantine poses a higher risk. As victims are...
- [Holiday Visitation & Parenting during COVID-19](https://www.shanathompsonlaw.com/blog/holiday-visitation-parenting-during-covid-19/): The holidays can be a frustrating time for many families and co-parents going through custody disputes. Many divorced parents have...
- [Divorced Parents Battle in Court Over the COVID-19 Vaccine](https://www.shanathompsonlaw.com/blog/divorced-parents-battle-in-court-over-the-covid-19-vaccine/): Families are filing for legal action over whether their kids should have the COVID-19 vaccine or not. Learn more about the phenomenon in the article by a Seattle family lawyer.

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