Posts by Rachel Bender
Guardianships: General Information, Process, Responsibilities
Guardianship cases are extremely complex. When enacting the guardianship statute in Washington (Chapter RCW 11.88) the legislature’s intent was “to protect the liberty and autonomy of all people of this state, and to enable them to exercise their rights under the law to the maximum extent, consistent with the capacity of each person. “The legislature…
Read MoreThe Nuts and Bolts of Parenting Plans: Residential Schedules in General
During the divorce process, one of the first questions parents often ask is, “What’s a normal parenting plan?” While many parenting plans may contain similar provisions or schedules, every parenting plan is unique to each family’s circumstances. Additionally, a family with a history of domestic violence, abuse, or chemical dependency issues will likely have a…
Read MoreWills: What You Need to Know
Are there different kinds of Wills? Yes. The traditional type of Will is sometimes called a ‘self-proving Will’ or ‘testamentary Will’, and is the type of Will most people are familiar with. There are also ‘holographic Wills’, which are handwritten and not signed by witnesses, but these are not considered valid in Washington and will…
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Read MoreBender Law, PLLC | Seattle Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Compassion & Experience Serving Northwest Businesses The experienced attorneys of Bender Law serve as advocates and trusted advisors for individuals and businesses throughout western Washington and beyond. We help people and organizations protect their rights, resolve disputes, and navigate legal challenges of all kinds. Our Legal Services Business Services Business Disputes Business Advisory Services Start-ups…
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John A. Bender
John A. Bender John A. Bender, Member Phone: (206) 389-1745 Email: john@bender-law.com Approach For more than 35 years, John Bender has focused his practice on resolving challenging securities, franchise, banking, labor, and other complex civil cases on behalf of businesses and individuals. A certified federal and state court arbitrator and mediator, he also provides dispute-resolution services…
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Whether you and your spouse have simply determined your marriage cannot be salvaged, you need to draft a post-nuptial agreement or you wish to have your divorce agreement with your spouse reviewed by an attorney, contact a divorce attorney at Bender Law by calling (206) 577-7987 today.
Read MoreArbitration & Mediation
Arbitration & Mediation Arbitration and/or mediation can help clients avoid lengthy and costly legal proceedings, or simply resolve disputes in which a lawsuit isn’t practical or appropriate. John Bender is a certified federal and state court arbitrator and mediator who served as FINRA’s appointed arbitrator and mediator trainer in Seattle from 1993-2003. He utilizes a…
Read MoreDivorce
Divorce Each party in a divorce should have their own legal representation to protect their rights, because the process for dissolving a marriage involves many things: agreeing on property division, child support, and a parenting plan if needed, along with other legal issues. Answers to Common Questions What is a “no-fault” divorce? Washington is a…
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