Join us as founding attorney Lani Akiona interviews industry experts on everything you need to know about Family Law and Divorce in Seattle Washington. Akiona Law: Caring for You in Your Time of Crisis.https://www.akionalaw.com/**The information in this podcast is general information only and should not, in any respect, be relied on as specific legal advice.
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The Akiona Law Podcast: Featuring Jacinta Gallant
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In this episode of the Akiona Law Podcast, Ululani “Lani” Akiona speaks with Jacinta Gallant, Canadian collaborative lawyer, mediator, and educator. We discuss insight meditation and how it offers a powerful alternative to traditional negotiation or litigation. Insight mediation is focused on managing the defensiveness that gets in the way of produ…
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The Akiona Law Podcast: Featuring Caroline Plummer
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In this episode of the Akiona Law Podcast, Ululani “Lani” Akiona speaks with Parenting Coordinator, Caroline Plummer. Caroline is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and serves on the board of the Washington Chapter of the AFCC (Association of Family and Conciliation Courts). She has a specialty in parent coaching, where she focuses on increa…
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The Akiona Law Podcast: Featuring Gwen Mathewson
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In this episode of the Akiona Law Podcast, Ululani “Lani” Akiona speaks to collaborative divorce attorney and mediator, Gwen Mathewson. Gwen is a past president of King County Collaborative Law and member of Collaborative Professionals of Washington. She is also a member of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals and she recently c…
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The Akiona Law Podcast: Featuring Marques Lang
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In this episode of the Akiona Law Podcast, Ululani “Lani” Akiona speaks with lawyer, book author, certified financial planner, certified divorce financial analyst, and certified QDRO specialist Marques Lang of Pacific Northwest QDRO, LLC. Lani and Marques cut through the legal jargon of a QDRO (qualified domestic relation order), explaining what it…
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The Akiona Law Podcast: Featuring Leigh Noffsinger
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In this episode of the Akiona Law Podcast, Lani speaks with collaborative divorce attorney Leigh Noffsinger. In 2022 Leigh launched a training curriculum -- complete with comprehensive templates, checklists, and client handouts -- to support collaborative divorce cases from start to finish. She is passionate about making collaborative divorce as ef…
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The Akiona Law Podcast: Featuring Kristyna Larch
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In this episode of the Akiona Law Podcast, Lani speaks with certified divorce financial analyst, former president of King County Collaborative Law, attorney Kristyna Larch. We untangle the threads of two major mediation styles: shuttle and facilitative. We also explored the diverse team that can support a successful mediation journey.…
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The Akiona Law Podcast: Featuring Elisa Kisselburg
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In this episode of the Akiona Law podcast, Lani speaks with family mediator, co-parenting specialist and Certified Legal Specialist in Family Law, attorney Elisa Kisselburg. We delve into the world of conflict resolution in family law matters such as divorce, separation and unmarried parents(aka paternity matters), exploring the two main pathways: …
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The Akiona Law Podcast: Featuring Susan Guthrie
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In this episode of the Akiona Law Podcast, Lani speaks with nationally recognized mediator/family law layer, Susan Guthrie. She is the co-founder of the Mosten Guthrie Academy with mediation legend, Forrest " Woody" Mosten. Susan's goal is to find and forge new pathways and take out the coercive nature of litigation. The idea of bypassing the court…
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The Akiona Law Podcast: Featuring Caroline Pak
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In this episode, Lani speaks with Caroline Pak, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, Divorce and Transitions Coach, who helps people going through divorce navigate the financial and emotional challenges of the process.Par Ululani Akiona, Esq.
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The Akiona Law Podcast: Featuring Kate Mageau | Part 2
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In this episode of the Akiona Law Podcast, Lani speaks with mental health counselor, author, and domestic violence survivor, Kate Mageau about how she used her own experience with domestic violence to help others. Find Kate Mageau here : www.katemageau.com National Domestic Violence 1-800-799-SAFE Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Violence…
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023 - The Akiona Law Podcast: Featuring Kate Mageau | Part 1
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In this episode of the Akiona Law Podcast, Lani speaks with mental health counselor, author, and domestic violence survivor, Kate Mageau about how she used her own experience with domestic violence to help others. Find Kate Mageau here : www.katemageau.com National Domestic Violence 1-800-799-SAFE Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Violence…
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022 - The Akiona Law Podcast: Featuring Mihaella Bayla
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In this episode of the Akiona Law Podcast, Lani speaks with Certified Divorce Lending Professional ("CDLP") and former tax attorney, Mihaella Bayla about how involving a CDLP during the divorce process helps divorcing homeowners make informed decisions and avoid costly pitfalls regarding their mortgage financing options during and after divorce.…
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021 - The Akiona Law Podcast: Featuring Kathleen Royer
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In this episode of the Akiona Law Podcast, Lani speaks with divorce mediator, Kathleen Royer. She speaks about the need for divorcing couples especially those who have children, to engage in problem-solving rather than being adversaries. Lani and Kathleen discuss the importance of good communication and planning to create an effective coparenting t…
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020 - The Akiona Law Podcast: Featuring Bill Eddy and Megan Hunter
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Co-parenting is hard in any circumstance, and co-parenting with someone who chooses to pursue conflict over resolution may seem downright impossible. In this episode of the Akiona Law Podcast, Lani speaks with Bill Eddy and Megan Hunter of the High Conflict Institute about how to use BIFF (brief, informative, friendly, firm) in communications with …
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019 - The Akiona Law Podcast: Featuring Sara Wahl
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How my parent’s divorce influenced my career path into Collaborative Divorce.Par Ululani Akiona, Esq.
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018 - Discussing The Three Coaching Buckets With Former Divorce/Co-Parent Coach and Author, Karen Bonnell
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Consultant, writer, and mentor Karen S. Bonnell returns to the Akiona Law Podcast! Karen discusses her three Coaching Buckets for parents and dives into her most recent book, which she co-wrote with Patricia Papernow, Ph.D.: The Stepfamily Handbook: From Dating, to Getting Serious, to Forming a "Blended Family."…
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017 - What Is A Collaborative Divorce? With Attorney Roy Martin
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In today's episode I talk to attorney, Roy Martin about one of the best benefits of collaborative divorce - maintaining trust and goodwill between both parties.Par Ululani Akiona, Esq.
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016 - The Challenges Of Divorce And Co-Parenting
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In today’s episode, I talk with former Marine and divorced father, Eddie Dzialo. We discuss how putting your child first can lay the groundwork for being a successful co-parent.Par Ululani Akiona, Esq.
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015 - The Value Of Having an Estate Planning Attorney with Kanoa Ostrem
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Estate Planning attorney, Kanoa Ostrem, discusses the importance of managing your estate. He outlines why you should know where your assets are going, whether they will pass through probate, and who will be in charge of carrying out your wishes.Par Ululani Akiona, Esq.
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014 - Recovery and Family Law with Divorce & Family Law Attorney, Jules Butler
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In today’s episode, I talked to family law attorney, Jules Butler about addiction and how it can affect your divorce proceedings.Par Ululani Akiona, Esq.
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013 - How Being a Child of Divorce, Shaped My Approach to Family Law with Divorce & Family Law Attorney, Nathan Cliber
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In today’s episode, I welcome back family law attorney, Nathan Cliber. He shares how his parents’ divorce when he was a teenager impacts the way he approaches divorce & family law and his clients.Par Ululani Akiona, Esq.
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012 - Co-parenting advice from the successful coach, mediator, and author, Karen Bonnell
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Discover why you need to create a child-centered parenting plan. The established co-parenting coach and author Karen Bonnell sat with us to explain why this is essential for you, your former spouse, and your children. Learn more at https://akionalaw.com.Par Ululani Akiona, Esq.
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010 – Helping nontraditional families navigate the legal process with Family Law Attorney Nathan Cliber – Part 1
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Helping polyamorous families or more than two people in a committed relationship navigate divorce and family law issues. Learn more at www.akionalaw.comPar Ululani Akiona, Esq.
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011 - Helping nontraditional families navigate the legal process with Family Law Attorney Nathan Cliber – Part 2
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How to create structures or legal structures in terms of polyamorous couples, especially when there’s children involved. Learn more at www.akionalaw.comPar Ululani Akiona, Esq.
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009 - What I Would Have Done Differently in My Family Law Case
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In today's episode, I talk with a former client about what he would have done differently in his family law case knowing what he knows now. Learn more at www.akionalaw.comPar Ululani Akiona, Esq.
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007 - Discussing the Role of a Guardian Ad Litem With Family Law Attorney, Elise Buie - Part 1
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In today’s episode I talked to family law attorney, Elise Buie, about the role of the Guardian ad Litem (GAL) and why someone would need one. Or, why a court appoints a Guardian ad Litem in a family law or divorce case. Learn more at: https://akionalaw.comPar Ululani Akiona, Esq.
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008 - Discussing the Role of a Parent Coordinator With Family Law Attorney, Elise Buie - Part 2
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In today’s episode I continue my conversation with family law attorney, Elise Buie. We discuss the role of the parenting coordinator and what the difference is between the parenting coordinator and a Guardian ad Litem. Learn more at https://www.akionalaw.comPar Ululani Akiona, Esq.
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005 - Immigration Law with Attorney Brandon Gillin - Part 1
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In today’s episode I talked to immigration lawyer, Brandon Gillin. We discuss the Affidavit of Support, form I-864 which in most cases is required when seeking lawful permanent residency, a green card. Learn more at https://www.akionalaw.com/Par Ululani Akiona, Esq.
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006 - Immigration Law with Attorney Brandon Gillin - Part 2
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In today’s episode I continue my conversation with immigration lawyer, Brandon Gillin and the Affidavit of Support. We discuss how divorce does not terminate the US citizen’s Affidavit of Support obligation. Learn more at https://www.akionalaw.comPar Ululani Akiona, Esq.
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003 - What is a Limited License Legal Technician? With LLLT Jeanne Barrans - Part 1
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In today’s episode I talked to Limited License Legal Technician (LLLT), Jeanne Barrans, about what a LLLT is and what they do. We also discussed how these professionals can help in a family law or divorce case and how that differs with what attorneys and paralegals can do. Learn more at https://www.akionalaw.com/…
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004 - What is the LLLT program? With LLLT Jeanne Barrans - Part 2
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In today’s episode I continue my conversation with Limited License Legal Technician (LLLT), Jeanne Barrans. We focus on the LLLT program and what it is. Learn more at https://www.akionalaw.com/Par Ululani Akiona, Esq.
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002 - Remedies if Your Spouse Isn’t Paying Spousal Maintenance with Attorney Kati Peterson - Part 2
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Lani continues her conversation with Attorney Kati Peterson on spousal maintenance. In this episode, Lani and Kati focus on remedies in the event your spouse isn't paying spousal maintenance. Learn more at https://www.akionalaw.com/Par Ululani Akiona, Esq.
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001 - Factors of Awarding Spousal Maintenance with Attorney Kati Peterson - Part 1
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Lani sits down with Attorney Kati Peterson to discuss the factors of awarding spousal maintenance. Learn more at https://www.akionalaw.com/Par Ululani Akiona, Esq.
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