Kathryn D. Resnick, Attorney at Law

Family Law

Stay Out of Court and in Control of Your Future

Separation and divorce are challenging life events that often cause stress, fear and confusion. The legal and practical process of un-coupling doesn't have to make things worse. You have constructive options for making this transition with grace, dignity and integrity. 

Kathryn D. Resnick, Attorney at Law, offers a variety of family law services -- from unbundled to mediation to collaborative process -- that keep you out of court while providing education, support, and solutions. 

--For people who don't have any major disagreements, Kathryn provides guidance and help with the paperwork and legal process. 

--For people who need help with ideas and details, Kathryn provides the consultation and education necessary for making reasonable agreements.

--For people who need help having difficult conversations and making informed decisions, Kathryn provides mediation services -- as a mediator or as a mediation consultant. 

--For people who need comprehensive support and quality information to reach creative solutions tailored to the specific needs of their family, Kathryn provides collaborative divorce representation.

Choosing the right option can save you time, stress, and money, while avoiding unnecessary battles and the adversarial nature of court proceedings. Kathryn (and her staff) will work with you in a respectful and collaborative manner, providing skilled and supportive attention to your needs in whatever out-of-court process you choose. 

Leave the drama out of divorce and focus on what's most important to you: your family and your future.

Mediation

Education and Support for Difficult Conversations

Most people who are separating don't want the stress, drama and expense of going to court to resolve their issues. But talking about the details of how to un-couple can be stressful and overwhelming. Mediation offers a respectful, voluntary process for making educated decisions and reaching agreements. A mediator is a neutral facilitator who guides people through the many decisions that have to be made in order to separate gracefully and get divorced.

As a family law attorney and mediator, Kathryn D. Resnick, Attorney at Law, brings over two decades of experience in helping people reach win-win solutions. Whether your issues are simple or complex, Kathryn understands that whatever agreements you make can have a tremendous impact on your life and your family, both immediately and long-term. As a mediator, Kathryn strives to provide neutral education and support while guiding you through the difficult conversations necessary to make these important decisions together, so the two of you can be in control of the outcome. 

The many benefits of mediation include:

--Staying in control of the timing and costs of reaching agreements.

--Avoiding the stress and expense of court proceedings (litigation).

--Empowering you to find solutions that work for both of you based on the specific details of your situation, rather than handing the power to decide your fate to a judge, a stranger who does not know you or your family.

--Keeping your information confidential which allows you to be creative without worrying about having anything used against you in court.

--Shielding children from the detrimental effects of having parents who are adversaries instead of co-parents.

Estate Planning

Protecting the Future for You and Your Loved Ones

Estate planning isn’t just about preparing documents. It’s also about the peace of mind that comes from knowing your loved ones will have your guidance when making tough decisions during difficult times. By planning ahead, you can lessen the burden on your family and ensure harmony among family members by providing clear instructions and information about your wishes. You can also protect yourself by designating trusted individuals to act on your behalf in the event that you become incapacitated due to illness, aging or injury. And, you can spell out your directives regarding end-of-life care so your loved ones won’t have to guess.

At Kathryn D. Resnick, Attorney at Law, we listen to you carefully, provide the information and expert advice necessary for you to make informed decisions, and then customize your estate plan to meet the specific needs of you and your family.

Common estate planning documents include:

--Wills and Trusts

--Financial Powers of Attorney

--Health Care Powers of Attorney

--Advance Directives for Health Care Decisions (living wills)

--Final Arrangement Instructions

--Community Property Agreements (for spouses)

--Transfer on Death Deeds (for real estate)

Prenups

Collaborative Prenuptial Agreements

Adoptions

--Independent Adoptions

--Stepparent Adoptions

--Adult Adoptions

Probate

Probate and Estate Administration

Parenting Coordination

https://www.whatcomcounty.us/482/Parenting-Coordinator-Program