Family Law Services

Whether you need help discussing your rights or preparing and reviewing forms, help with an uncontested divorce or help drafting a parenting plan that is going to support the best interests of your children and help you and your co-parent establish practical protocols to manage everyday parenting needs and decisions, whether you are interested in a pre-/postnuptial or cohabitation agreement or need a Separation Contract/Property Settlement Agreement drafted, or whether you are in the middle of a nasty divorce or parenting/child support battle, I offer targeted family law services tailored to your specific needs.

Parenting Plans and Child Support Orders

If nothing else, if you have children and you are going through a Divorce or Legal Separation, you should invest in a really good Parenting Plan and Child Support Order. Your Parenting Plan and Child Support Order should be customized with your family in mind. They should be centered on the bests interest of your children and that also help to provide you and your co-parent with helpful and practical co-parenting expectations and protocols.

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Uncontested and Amicable Divorce or Legal Separation

If you and your spouse are in complete agreement with all aspects of your divorce or legal separation, you may be able to file an uncontested divorce. Even if you believe that you and your spouse are completely on the same page, however, you should still consult with an attorney to make that you have (1) covered everything, and (2) completed all of the forms correctly to make sure that the documents actually capture the agreement that you and your spouse have reached. Many people mistakenly believe that they and their spouse do not need to put the complete details of their agreement into writing. But, you might not actually understand your agreement the way that your spouse does, or your spouse might change their mind after the final papers are entered. Making sure that everything is properly put into writing will help you avoid disagreements and potentially devastating and expensive issues after your divorce/separation is final.

I make sure that you have accounted for every line item and every issue. For clients who are truly in 100% agreement with their spouse, I offer flat rate options for uncontested divorces/legal separations.

Contested Divorce or Legal Separation

When you and your spouse are not in agreement, maybe things are even getting nasty, it is important that you discuss your options, rights and how a mediator or the court might view your case with an attorney. Sometimes, you need an attorney to represent you throughout the entire process and to represent you to opposing counsel or to the Court. Sometimes, parties want to try to resolve things without attorneys, or they can’t afford a full-on attorney. But, you still need to talk to an attorney to make sure that you have considered all of your options and every issue. I offer full-representation on a client-by-client basis, but most of what I do is limited practice. I work with clients on what they need, allowing them to hire me for just what they need, or maybe just what they can afford.

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Property Settlement Agreements and Separation Contracts

When you and your spouse have reached an agreement regarding how your assets and debts should be divided and how your real and personal property should be awarded, you need to document your complete agreement in a Property Settlement Agreement or Separation Contract. It is important that this document represents the complete agreement and leaves nothing out. It should also contain some key general legal provisions and warranties that will provide how you and your spouse will execute the agreement and that will protect you if the other party doesn’t fulfill their end of the bargain. Having an attorney draft this for you will save you from potential disputes and spending lots of money in legal fees down the road.

Pre-/Postnuptial and Cohabitation Agreements

There are many reasons why someone may want a prenuptial agreement before getting married, or a post-nuptial agreement to address or clarify financial matters after they have already said “I do.” Before you move in with a partner or significant other, entering into a Cohabitation Agreement can be helpful to establish equitable protocols and expectations when it comes to how you are going to handle finances and property after you move in together. I draft pre-/post-nuptial or cohabitation agreements specific to your goals for your relationship. I can also review and propose revisions to a pre-/post-nuptial or cohabitation agreement drafted by your partner’s attorney and advise you on your rights if your partner is requesting that you sign such an agreement.

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Help Preparing Legal Forms

Whether it’s a Petition for a Divorce/Legal Separation, Motion documents, Parenting Plan, Child Support Order, Final Divorce papers, or any other Family Law form, you should have an attorney help you prepare the paperwork. The last thing you need is for the court to reject your papers or dismiss your petition because you didn’t fill out the paperwork correctly. Further, if your paperwork doesn’t correctly reflect your agreement or request, you will almost certainly run into very stressful and extremely expensive problems later. Hiring an attorney to help you draft your paperwork and court forms is the best way to avoid this.

Other Family Law Services

General Legal Counsel and Advice to review your rights and discuss your options.
Registering an Out-of-State Custody Order or Parenting Plan in Washington
Registering an Out-of-State Domestic Violence Protection Order in Washington
Assistance Preparing a Petition and Supporting Documents for a Domestic Violence Protection Order or Filing a Motion to Renew an Existing Protection Order
Assistance Preparing a Financial Declaration and Financial Documents for Hearings or Mediation
Assistance Preparing Materials for Mediation/Arbitration or Court Hearings
Assistance with Trial Preparation and Exhibit Preparation
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