The Washington Family Law Deskbook editors share some thoughts on their long careers, how the practice of family law has changed, and more.
Category Archives: Feature
Collaborative Divorce as a Path to Containing Rather Than Exacerbating Conflict
Collaborative divorce is a unique, cooperative alternative to litigation in marital dissolution cases.
The Importance of the Initial Hearing in a Family Law Case
What family law lawyers should know about the critical initial hearing that occurs in any family law case.
Implicit Bias in Family Law: How it Presents and How You Can Mitigate It
For people from underrepresented communities, these biases can lead to barriers to entry into the legal profession.
Guns, Sex, & Electronic Service: Changes to Civil Protection Orders in HB 1320
This article covers some of the most notable changes in the law that are germane to all six types of civil protection orders.
The Importance of Not Misgendering Anyone
Creating an inclusive environment for coworkers and clients
Protecting the Independence of Public Defenders
The WSBA Board of Governors proposes a new court rule and adopts new standards to help protect the independence of public defenders.
Carl Maxey: Boxer, Lawyer, Civil Rights Champion
A look back at the career of Carl Maxey, a legal giant and civil rights champion from the Spokane area.
All About Bar Structure
Included in this coverage of the ETHOS (Examining the Historical and Organizational Structure of the Bar) process are a Q&A with University of Connecticut School of Law Professor Leslie Levin, a timeline of the history of the regulation of the practice of law in Washington, and two perspectives pieces—one urging the WSBA to retain its current structure, and one calling for structural change.
Artificial Ingenuity Is Here
This article summarizes two main types of generative models and explores the legal challenges posed by machine inventors and authors.