Akiona Law Podcast Ululani Akiona, Esq.

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 is, the type of retirement accounts or pension it applies to, why you may need one in your divorce, and the importance of bringing a QDRO person into your divorce before your final orders are entered. 

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 efficient as possible by scaling the process to meet each family’s unique needs.  Leigh previously served as the president of the Collaborative Professionals of Washington and has been involved in various collaborative organizations and practice groups over the last 14 years. This episode dives into collaborative law, a powerful alternative to traditional ligation, offering a high-powered toolbox for navigating divorce. 

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.
 

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: litigation and mediation. What are the key difference between these approaches? When is one preferable to the other? And how can you determine which path is right for your needs and the needs of you and and/or your family? 

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 system and finding an amicable resolution is that a mediated agreement is much more durable for families. 

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.