Seattle Family Law

A divorce is often a time of uncertainty, which leads to many serious questions about your future and your children's well being. A team of Seattle family law lawyers helping you resolve the situation in an efficient manner can be beneficial as you negotiate the complexities of Washington law. You have legal rights that were created to protect you and your children, and it's the role of our King County family law attorneys to make sure that yours are protected.

Divorce places emotional hardship on every member of the family, especially children. Our Washington State family law lawyers offer you compassionate counsel throughout this process, which is meant to help you stay focused on resolving your divorce while keeping conflict to a minimum.

Our Seattle family law attorneys will help you address the following divorce issues:

• Divorce
• Child support and custody
• Property division
• Alimony (spousal maintenance)
• Domestic violence

With more than fifty years of collective experience, our family law professionals in Seattle are fully capable of helping you tackle any sensitive issues that might arise during your divorce. You need trustworthy legal advice during a divorce, so if you're looking for a Seattle family law attorney who will aggressively defend your interests, contact the Washington Family Law Group today.

When you first speak with one of our Seattle family law attorneys, they will fully explain what to expect as the process unfolds. As your future comes into clearer focus, you will find that planning for the next stage in your life becomes easier. You and your lawyer will work together to identify realistic goals, and then formulate a plan designed to achieve them. We will be at your side during all divorce negotiations, and may even take your case to court if your ex-spouse refuses to treat you with fairness and civility.

In Washington State, family law governs the decisions made by the courts. Some of these issues are quite complex, but what follows are some of the most common situations we handle:

Child custody determines who children will live with after the divorce is finalized. Other issues relative to this may include visitation, who has custody of kids during holidays, and whether they live with the noncustodial parent at all. Issues relative to child custody are included in the parenting plan, which is approved by a judge.

Child Support determines how much money parents must set aside to support raising their children. Often, the noncustodial parents pays the custodial parent for their share of child support. Obviously, it is the responsibility of parents to take care of their children, so there are formulas that the courts use to determine the rate of child support. Income plays a huge role in this equation, so contact one of our Thurston County family law lawyers if you want to know more.

Alimony is also called spousal support or spousal maintenance. Alimony is usually paid to the person who made less money in the relationship from the person who made more. This financial support cannot be ignored when required by the court.

Property division is the dividing up of assets, property, cash, retirement accounts, and anything else that was acquired while the couple was together. Some questions of ownership are more difficult to answer than others, so it's vital to work with an attorney who will help you fight to protect what's rightfully yours.

Washington family law always seeks to protect children first and foremost. If you can't find common ground with your ex-spouse a judge with little knowledge of your child's history may ultimately make the final decisions on custody, visitation, and support.

Our lawyers maintain that you understand the needs of your children better than anyone else. So even though the law was written with the best intentions, retaining a family law attorney in Seattle who will protect the interests of your children, as defined by you, is the smart choice.

If you have any questions concerning Washington State family law, speak with an experienced Seattle legal professional from our law office about your situation. Without any cost or obligation, you can enjoy a comprehensive consultation designed to answer your most pressing questions.

As the divorce process matures, it is important to maintain a trusting relationship with your Washington state lawyer based on mutual respect and honesty. Whether in negotiations or a court of law, we will protect your rights and offer you reliable legal counsel meant to help you make good decisions.