Tukwila Divorce

Divorce is difficult for men, women, and children. The emotional upheaval, changes in daily life, and sense of failure and betrayal can leave you feeling bewildered. Will you have to leave your home? Will you lose daily contact with your kids? Will you have to pay your former spouse monthly payments for the rest of your life? Will you be able to make choices about schooling and religion for your children?

These are all important questions. The only way to answer them is to talk to a qualified Tukwila divorce lawyer about your specific situation. One things is certain: You will be forced to make some of the most important decisions of your life. The choices you make will ripple throughout your entire future. Those choices will also affect the lives of your children.

Divorce stems from one of two scenarios: Either the couple chooses to get a divorce together, or one spouse serves the other divorce papers with no prior warning. Married couples that choose divorce together have options like uncontested divorce, which will save time and money. Still, this choice should be considered carefully.

If you were served with divorce papers with no prior warning, you are likely overwhelmed. Not only are you dealing with the breakup of your marriage, you are left with little time to respond. Your spouse likely has been working with an attorney for some time. It's also likely that they've already entered motions with the family court for temporary custody of your kids or temporary support. While you may feel emotionally devastated, you need to quickly act by contacting one of our Tukwila divorce attorneys.

If you are considering filing for divorce, contact our law office and find out how best to proceed. There is a lot to consider. Your consultation is free and absolutely confidential. Protect your legal rights with help from one of our Tukwila divorce lawyers.

Tukwila is a Seattle suburb located in King County, and boasts a population of about 20,000. The name Tukwila comes from an indigenous work for hazelnut because hazelnut trees grow all throughout the area. Tukwila's location near so many transportation gateways makes it an important center of commerce for the State of Washington. The city is only a five minute rail ride from the Seattle-Tacoma Airport, so if you have a layover be sure to check it out. If you have any questions about local government and employment opportunities in Tukwila, check out their municipal website.

If you like culture, Tukwila likely has something you're really going to like. You can check out the Rainier Symphony, which plays at the Foster Performing Arts Center. Unfortunately, Tukwila was also named the “most dangerous city in America,” which makes that visit to the symphony seem less appealing. However, because Tukwila is a commerce hub, up to 200,000 people visit the city every day, skewing per capital statistics for a city of only 20,000. That's not really fair when you think about it, so don't be too worried about visiting the symphony.

If your spouse keeps telling you that they want to go to the symphony, but you stay home and watch TV instead, you may one day have to appear in divorce court. For Tukwila residents seeking a divorce or handling some other family law issue, it's necessary to interact with the King County Family Court . The court handles all sorts of family law matters like adoption, divorce, and issues involving paternity. Dealing with any court required preparation, so contact one of our Tukwila family law lawyers today and get the information you need to take the next step.

If you're a Tukwila resident seeking information about divorce or a family law matter, you can get information specific to your situation by contacting our law office for a free consultation. In the meantime, it makes sense to gather information about family law in the State of Washington. When it comes to any legal matter, you can never be overly prepared. We put together the following information, which covers some of the more common family law issues we handle.

Child custody – Is there any issue more important to divorcing parents than child custody? Probably not, and with good reason. No parent wants to lose daily interaction with their kids, or relinquish their rights to choose schooling or which church they will attend. Still, these are just a few of the possibilities when parents divorce. Divorce is even more difficult for kids, whose lives will be turned upside down for a lengthy period of time.

Parents have a responsibility to create custody arrangements that are best for their kids, but sometimes personal interests get in the way of this goal. For parents unable to find common ground during divorce negotiations, the court must step in and take control. Our Tukwila child custody lawyers maintain that nobody knows their kids better than parents, so we urge our clients to maintain focus so that they can have the final say when it comes to their child's future. This won't always be easy. Keep in mind that if your former spouse and their lawyer won't treat you fairly, we will aggressively fight to protect your parental rights.

Child support – After a divorce, one parent (usually the custodial parent) will sometimes receive child support payments from the other parent. The courts use a table to calculate how much these payments will be, but other factors like healthcare and schooling for the child may influence that dollar amount. The parent required to pay child support must maintain those payments, otherwise they will subject to penalties that include a driver's license suspension.

For unwed mothers who are having trouble getting their child's father to take financial responsibility for their child, the law offers a reliable solution. One of our Tukwila child support lawyers can petition the court to require that a paternity test be administered. If the man's DNA matches that of you child, then he is obviously the father. At that point, one of our family law lawyers can take steps to help you get the support you desperately need.

Spousal support – When one former spouse makes monthly alimony payments to their former partner, it's referred to as spousal support. Various factors influence the amount of these monthly payments, including each person's overall health and the standard of living during the marriage. The amount will not be influenced because one partner was adulterous or unkind because Washington is a “no-fault” divorce state. The length of the payments will be determined by the length of the marriage. If a couple is married for 25 years, the payments will likely never end unless the recipient dies or remarries. IF you have questions about alimony, contact one of our Tukwila spousal support attorneys today.

Divorce for men – It's important men and women be treated as equals by the court. Men are often concerned about fair treatment because to them it seems like men usually end up losing custody of their kids, lose their house, and end up being required to pay alimony. For men, choosing a divorce lawyer is especially important because they need someone in their corner who will protect their legal rights. Our Tukwila divorce for men lawyers can file temporary orders on your behalf, which is often the first step toward more permanent arrangements once the divorce is finalized.

Protection orders and restraining orders – If your spouse is abusive, you need to remove yourself from the situation and prevent them from having contact with you (and your kids if you have them). Protection orders and restraining orders are two legal tools that accomplish this goal, and the good news is that they are almost always effective. If you would like a confidential consultation with one of our Tukwila protection order lawyers, contact our law office without delay.

Modifications of support – Sometimes a person's financial situation changes and they need to petition the court for a support modification. Child support modifications are the most common, and there could be a number of reasons that justify the change. Alimony modifications are relatively rare, but not unheard of. Still, only a serious life-change, like losing your job because of a serious illness, will motivate a judge to approve your request. If you would like more information about this subject, contact one of our Tukwila support modification lawyers today.

If you're considering a divorce, or need help with a serious family law matter, contact our law office in King County for a free evaluation of your situation. Our attorneys are helpful, courteous, and experienced, and we are ready to use our knowledge and expertise on your behalf.