Washington State laws change frequently based upon statutes and case law. The information contained herein is not intended to be a comprehensive statement of the laws.
Divorce
A dissolution is the legal dissolving of a marriage that divides assets and liabilities between spouses. Maintenance, Parenting Plans and Child Support will be also be addressed during this process.
Legal Separation
Unlike a dissolution, a Legal Separation does not dissolve a marriage. There will still be a final division of assets and liabilities and Maintenance, Parenting Plans and Child Support will also be addressed.
Child Custody/
Parenting Plan/Parentage
Unmarried parents may not realize that the have certain rights, responsibilities, and obligations.
A parenting plan action can be commenced to determine these as well as a residential schedule.
If you need to determine who the parent is, whether known or unknown, a paternity action can be pursued.
Contempt
When someone doesn't follow the court orders, this can be considered contempt of court. Our firm has experience bringing or defending against contempt claims.
Child Support
Courts can address initial Child Support Actions or modifications of prior orders. Our firm deals with these actions before Superior Court.
