Business Details
13 Years
experience
Seattle Family Law Attorneys You Can Trust
Dellino Family Law Group was founded on the principle that legal representation should provide peace of mind while addressing complex family law matters. Our firm combines over 180 years of collective legal experience with a personalized approach, offering services in divorce, child custody, spousal maintenance, protection orders, and estate planning. We prioritize client communication, ensuring accessibility through in-person, phone, and virtual consultations. Our attorneys are committed to both aggressive advocacy and collaborative resolutions, depending on client needs. We serve clients across the greater Seattle area with offices in North Seattle, South Seattle, and Bellevue.Our team includes senior attorneys, associate attorneys, and legal professionals dedicated to comprehensive case management. We emphasize transparency in financial planning for legal services and offer flexible payment arrangements when possible. Our practice philosophy balances legal expertise with compassionate support during emotionally challenging times. We maintain professional affiliations and adhere to strict ethical standards in all family law proceedings. The firm actively participates in community education through webinars, podcasts, and legal workshops.
Services
Family Law
Divorce Representation
Child Custody
Spousal Maintenance
Protection Orders
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We have over 180 years of combined legal experience in family law
- Our attorneys offer both aggressive courtroom representation and collaborative solutions
- We provide 24/7 client communication through multiple channels
- Our team includes specialized attorneys for high-conflict cases and tech professionals
- We maintain strict confidentiality in all client communications
What people say
Compassionate representation
Successful custody outcomes
Responsive communication
Legal expertise
Professional handling
Services
Family Law Representation
Our family law services address divorce, child custody, and spousal support matters with personalized legal strategies. We represent clients in negotiations, mediation, and courtroom proceedings across Washington State. Our attorneys specialize in complex cases involving high assets, tech industry professionals, and international family law issues.
Protection Orders
We assist clients seeking domestic violence protection orders and defend against false allegations. Our legal team understands the intersection between criminal charges and family law proceedings. We provide emergency legal interventions while maintaining client confidentiality throughout the process.
Child Custody Cases
Our child custody services focus on creating stable parenting arrangements that serve children's best interests. We handle contested custody disputes, relocation cases, and modifications of existing parenting plans. The firm advocates for practical solutions that maintain parent-child relationships while addressing safety concerns.
Spousal Maintenance
We represent clients in spousal maintenance determinations considering marriage duration, financial disparities, and future earning capacity. Our attorneys analyze complex financial portfolios for accurate support calculations. We handle both temporary support during proceedings and long-term maintenance arrangements.
Divorce Proceedings
Our divorce services cover all aspects of marital dissolution including asset division, debt allocation, and business valuation. We specialize in Washington State's unique community property laws and handle high-conflict divorces involving contested assets or international considerations. The firm provides strategic guidance from initial filing through final settlement.
People
Michelle T. Dellino
Founding Attorney
Michelle T. Dellino brings extensive family law experience to complex divorce and custody cases. She focuses on protecting client interests while minimizing emotional distress. Her practice emphasizes strategic negotiation and courtroom advocacy when necessary.
Kathryn Felice Peterson
Senior Attorney
Kathryn Felice Peterson specializes in high-conflict family law matters with a focus on child custody disputes. She combines legal expertise with compassionate client support, maintaining a strong courtroom presence when resolving contentious issues.
Rebecca Mader
Senior Attorney
Rebecca Mader handles complex financial aspects of divorce including asset division and spousal maintenance calculations. Her practice addresses unique challenges faced by tech industry professionals during marital dissolution proceedings.
Questions
What family law services do you offer?
We handle all aspects of family law including divorce, child custody, spousal support, protection orders, and estate planning specifically tailored to family law contexts.
Do you handle high-conflict divorce cases?
Yes, our attorneys specialize in high-conflict divorces and have extensive courtroom experience managing contentious asset division and custody disputes.
Can you help with child custody modifications?
We handle parenting plan modifications requiring legal expertise to demonstrate changed circumstances that affect children's best interests.
Do you offer consultations?
Yes, we provide initial consultations to discuss your case details, legal options, and develop personalized representation strategies.
How do you handle emergency family law matters?
Our team responds promptly to urgent matters like domestic violence situations requiring immediate protection orders or emergency custody interventions.
What payment options are available?
We discuss financial arrangements during initial consultations and work with clients to create manageable payment plans while maintaining quality legal representation.
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