Collaborative Divorce Washington
Collaborative Divorce Washington is dedicated to promoting education about the Collaborative divorce process to create a more positive way to restructure families post-divorce.
Through the use of the Collaborative process, parties are able to choose outcomes that meet the needs of their unique family. The professional team helps parties understand their interests and needs and create a settlement that addresses all those interests and needs in a supportive container.
The professionals on this website are dedicated to helping all types of families going through divorce to reduce conflict and promote healthy outcomes.


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Leslie M. Blankman is a Washington State licensed attorney, certified mediator, and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst®. In addition to her legal studies at Seattle University School of Law, Leslie’s background in Behavioral Sciences provides her with the ability to navigate her clients through the legal and the emotional aspects of divorce. She is a compassionate practitioner with a focus on meeting the goals and interests of her clients.
Promoting and educating the public about Collaborative Law is important to Leslie and she is an active member in the Collaborative Practice community. She is a board member for Collaborative Professionals of Washington and King County Collaborative Law. She was President of Collaborative Professionals of Washington in 2022. She enjoys working with other Collaborative professionals on multiple committees.
More information about Leslie can be found on her website: https://blankmanlaw.com/
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- How To Hire The Worst Lawyer PossibleWhen I got divorced, my lawyer was a terrible fit, so I consider myself an expert on this subject. Here’s how it’s done: And, of course, we find the seeds for how to create a settlement that will work for you in the long term. Many lawyers understand that families and marriages are complex. Creating a … Read more
- Tips For Creating Positive Time With Your Kids During a DivorceEstablishing positive visits with your kids is an essential part of helping them to adjust to the changes of a two-home family. Having positive visits is vital for continuing the connection and relationship and ensuring kids feel reassured, responded to and truly seen by their parents after time away. Here are some suggestions that can … Read more
- Retirement Account Transfers as Part of a DivorceMany clients come to me with concerns about dividing their retirement accounts because of the potential tax implications as a result of those transfers. The short answer to this question is that there typically are no tax implications for assets transferred as part of a divorce, including retirement accounts. Retirement accounts generally come in two flavors … Read more