Non-Contested Divorce

For people who can agree to all aspects of their divorce, the divorce can proceed as a “non-contested Divorce.” A non-contested divorce is an inexpensive and efficient alternative to litigation; one can be divorced in as quickly as 90 days from the date of filing. If a case proceeds as a contested divorce, a judge will ultimately decide all the issues and the control is taken away from the parties. In fact a judge may decide things that neither party likes. In an uncontested divorce the parties maintain control of their future and their agreements, agreements that will be in place for many years to come.
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Chapter 13 & Lien Stripping

Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases require a serious commitment. While the Chapter 7 case is a relatively short (4-6 months) and straight forward process, a Chapter 13 cases commits the filer to a long-term payment plan. However, Chapter 13 of the bankruptcy code has powerful tools that help get you back on track financially while allowing you to retain most of your property.
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Charges dismissed for Attorney Mark Prothero’s client


A King County Superior Court judge April 14 dismissed charges against a 22-year-old Kent man in connection with a series of incidents involving a partially clothed man along a trail near Kent-Meridian High School.

“It’s a good feeling to have an innocent client vindicated,” said Hanis Irvine Prothero criminal defense attorney Mark Prothero, of Kent, in an April 15 phone interview.

Read more: Kent Reporter Article

Join Attorney Dennis Shanlian on an Estate Planning Cruise at Sea


Join Hanis Irvine Prothero Attorney, Dennis Shanlian, on an Estate Planning Cruise at Sea
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It’s an ideal opportunity to think about your legacy and plan for the future while enjoying quality time with your loved ones and admiring one of nature’s most breathtaking landscapes.

The 7-day Alaska Explorer cruise begins and ends in Seattle and includes stops in Juneau, Sitka, Ketchikan, and Victoria.

On board the ms Oosterdam, Dennis is offering two estate planning seminars:
Basic Estate Planning Considerations Methods to Reduce Estate, Gift
and
Generation-Skipping Transfer Taxes.

For more information about the Estate Planning Seminar at Sea, contact Dennis Shanlian at 253-520-5000 or dshanlian@hiplawfirm.com.
For more information about the cruise contact: Cruise Holidays
425-453-7696 cturner@cruiseholidaysbellevue.com

Hanis Irvine Prothero, PLLC announces new Partner, Brian J. Hanis


HANIS IRVINE PROTHERO, ATTORNEYS AT LAW
Is pleased to announce that Brian J. Hanis has become a Partner with the firm effective April 1, 2010.

Brian J. Hanis will continue to practice in the areas of Landlord/Tenant, Bankruptcy, Real Estate, Construction, Condemnation and Civil Litigation.