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Spokane, Washington

Family Law ~ Divorce
Child Support ~ Child Custody

Areas of Family Law

Family Law Menu
Divorce • Child Custody • Child Support • Parenting Plans • Child Relocation
Third Party Custody Actions • Guardianship • Restraining Orders


• Divorce: A divorce or, dissolution, is essentially a financial separation from your spouse. Maintenance, as well as other temporary provisions concerning community assets and debt, may be necessary to aid you in your separation from your spouse. And when children are involved, then child support and parenting plans are necessary provisions in order to complete your divorce.
  As you can see, a divorce can be a fairly complex procedure and one where knowlegable legal representation will be a benefit to you. More >>>
  
  
• Child Custody: Child Custody is a determination regarding which parent will be the custodian of the child(ren) and have placement the majority of time. Child custody is evaluated first by considering which parent is primarily responsible for the child(ren) and what arrangement will best serve the child(ren)'s interests. Parental conduct not only towards the child(ren), but between parents, is a factor in establishing placement. More >>>
  
  
Family Law Menu
Divorce • Child Custody • Child Support • Parenting Plans • Child Relocation
Third Party Custody Actions • Guardianship • Restraining Orders • Top of Page


• Child Support: Child Support is the financial support of a child(ren), who is dependent upon either or both parents in a divorce or paternity. Child support includes health care and extraordinary health care expenses and may address educational, extracurricular, special needs, as well as transportation expenses. More >>>
  
Child Support Modification: Child Support Modification is a procedure where either parent petitions the court to reduce or increase one's child support obligation. It is based on a substantial change in circumstance between the parents and may be brought once every two years provided such a change has occurred. A child support modification may also be appropriate within one year provided that the child(ren) has changed age brackets (from 11 to 12 or older), a health insurance provision is necessary, or child support needs to be extended beyond high school.
A modification may be necessary to ensure you, and your child, receive an appropriate amount of support to meet all your child related expenses.
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• Parenting Plan: Parenting Plans establish the residential/visitation schedule that the child(ren) will follow between parents in a divorce or paternity. Parenting plans identify schedules for child(ren) below and of school age, and include the spring, summer, and winter provisions. Overall, parenting plans identify the time child(ren) will spend with each parent and are intended to reduce/eliminate disputes between parents as well. More >>>
  
• Modification of Parenting Plan: Parenting Plan Modification is a change in the residential/visitation schedule or the placement of a child(ren) in an existing parenting plan. A parenting plan modification can occur when a substantial change in circumstance has taken place between the parents. Such a modification may either be simple or complex depending on the circumstances. More >>>
  
  
• Child Relocations: A Child Relocation is essentially a modification to an existing parenting plan, resulting when the custodial parent intends to relocate outside of the state of Washington or a substantial distance within. In a child relocation, the non-custodial parent should maintain an equal amount of time with the child(ren) in the parenting plan and is approved if the relocation is best for the child(ren) and serves his/her best interests. More >>>
  
  
Family Law Menu
Divorce • Child Custody • Child Support • Parenting Plans • Child Relocation
Third Party Custody Actions • Guardianship • Restraining Orders • Top of Page


• Third Party Custody Actions: A Third Party Custody Action is results when a non-parent or grandparent requests the court award him/her custody or placement of a child. A third party custody action generally occurs when the natural parent(s) is unfit or is a hazard to the child(ren).
  If you are intent on bringing such an action, solid, well prepared representation is a must. More >>>
  
  
• Guardianships: A guardianship is essentially a personal representative to handle the personal and financial affairs of an incapacitated person or minor, allowing him/her to make the financial and health care decisions necessary to protect that incapacitated individual. More >>>
  
  
• Restraining Order/Protection Order: Restraining Order/Protection Order is a necessary provision to protect you and/or your child(ren) from domestic violence. Any threat, perceived or otherwise, causing you to fear for your safety of the safety of your child(ren), may be the basis necessary for you to request the court implement a restraint to protect you or your child(ren) from any future violence. More >>>