1. Weintraub Law Office — Downtown & Belltown
Handling cases since 2004, per the firm.
Weintraub Law Office handles complex, collaborative and international divorce, with a Seattle office on 7th Avenue.
1700 7th Ave, Suite 2100, Seattle, WA 98101
The 6 Best Divorce Lawyers in Seattle (2026)
The best divorce lawyers in Seattle in 2026 include Weintraub Law Office for complex and international divorce, Meridian Family Law for mediation and LGBTQ+ family law, the Law Offices of Shana E. Thompson, Family Law Complex Litigation Advocacy for contested cases, Washington Law Group, and the Law Offices of O. Yale Lewis III.
The list at a glance
| Firm | Office | Focus | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Weintraub Law Office | Downtown & Belltown | Complex and international divorce | Complex property or cross-border cases |
| 2. Meridian Family Law | Downtown & Belltown | Mediation and LGBTQ+ family law | Couples seeking to settle |
| 3. Law Offices of Shana E. Thompson | Downtown & Belltown | Divorce and family law | Downtown clients |
| 4. Family Law Complex Litigation Advocacy | Downtown & Belltown | Contested and complex cases | Family cases with a criminal issue |
| 5. Washington Law Group | North Seattle | Divorce and family law | North Seattle clients |
| 6. Law Offices of O. Yale Lewis III | North Seattle | Family law | North Seattle clients |
In Washington, a divorce is called a dissolution, and at least 90 days must pass after filing and service before a court can finalize it. Washington is a community property state and doesn't require proof of fault.
2. Meridian Family Law — Downtown & Belltown
Lists LGBTQ+ family law and adoption.
Meridian Family Law handles divorce mediation, collaborative divorce and parenting plans from Fifth Avenue.
901 5th Ave, Suite 2800A, Seattle, WA 98164
3. Law Offices of Shana E. Thompson — Downtown & Belltown
A named-lawyer practice.
The Law Offices of Shana E. Thompson handles divorce and family law from Fifth Avenue.
1200 Fifth Ave, Suite 2020, Seattle, WA 98101
4. Family Law Complex Litigation Advocacy — Downtown & Belltown
Lists committed intimate relationships.
Family Law Complex Litigation Advocacy handles parenting litigation and cases where criminal and family law overlap.
600 Stewart St, Suite 400, Seattle, WA 98101
5. Washington Law Group — North Seattle
Several Western Washington offices.
Washington Law Group has a Seattle office on North 45th Street.
2319 N 45th St, Suite 215B, Seattle, WA 98103
6. Law Offices of O. Yale Lewis III — North Seattle
A named-lawyer practice.
The Law Offices of O. Yale Lewis III handles family law from 36th Avenue NE.
11515 36th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98125
Frequently asked questions
How long does a divorce take in Washington?
At least 90 days must pass after the petition is filed and served, under RCW 26.09.030. Contested cases often take much longer.
How is property divided in Washington?
Washington is a community property state, but courts divide property in a way that's just and equitable, so it isn't always an equal split.
What is a committed intimate relationship?
Washington courts can divide property between unmarried partners who were in a stable, marriage-like relationship. Family Law Complex Litigation Advocacy lists this as a practice area.