We Are Dedicated To Efficiently Resolving Your Family Law Matters

Family legal disputes can escalate to emotionally charged and complicated circumstances very quickly. When faced with a legal question or entering a dispute, it is important to consult with an experienced family law advocate.

At Everett Family Law, our staff can help you stabilize your future by safeguarding your rights and finding sustainable solutions for your family.

Everett Family Law serves the Tri-Cities of Kennewick, Pasco and Richland. We have a solid background for helping our clients achieve favorable results when handling their divorce and other family legal disputes.

Finding Solutions For Family Disputes

Our attorney will take the time to understand your individual concerns and legal questions. We will identify key legal issues, determine an appropriate course of action and aggressively pursue your best interests.

Because the results of your case can impact your family in the long term, our priority is to establish working solutions which help your family avoid costly future legal fights.

That may mean negotiation and settlement, it may mean a trial and decision from the court. Either way, we will make sure YOU understand what your options are and help you find the solution that best fits YOUR family.

At Everett Family Law, we help clients with the full scope of family law issues, including those involving:

• Divorce: This can be an emotional and complicated process. Our attorney offers knowledgeable guidance through the legal steps, from filing to final judgment, while protecting families’ rights and advocating for their interests. Whether the divorce is contested or uncontested, having legal representation can ease the stress and help ensure everything is handled properly.
• Military divorces: These types of separation involve additional legal challenges, including jurisdiction issues, military pension division and compliance with federal laws like the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA). We are familiar with military divorces, allowing us to help service members and spouses navigate these unique rules while protecting their financial and parental rights.
• Division of marital property and debts: Dividing property and debt during divorce must be done fairly and according to state laws. Our lawyer can help determine what is considered marital versus separate property and assist with negotiating or litigating a fair division of assets, including homes, retirement accounts and shared debt.
• Spousal support: Also known as alimony, spousal support may be awarded to help one spouse maintain financial stability after a divorce. We evaluate the length of the marriage, earning potential and standard of living to advocate for a fair support arrangement, whether temporary or long-term.
• Domestic partnerships: This partnership offers many of the same legal protections as marriage but requires specific legal documents to establish and dissolve. NAPNAME can help couples create agreements that protect their rights and assist with the legal process if the relationship ends.
• Child custody and support: Child custody and child support decisions are made considering the child’s best interests. Legal guidance is essential to help parents reach fair and workable custody arrangements and to help ensure support payments are accurately calculated and enforced according to state guidelines.
• Paternity: Establishing paternity gives a father legal rights to custody and visitation and allows the child to receive support, benefits and inheritance. We can help mothers or alleged fathers establish or contest paternity through court-approved processes, including DNA testing and official orders.
• Domestic violence: These cases often involve restraining orders, emergency custody changes and criminal charges. As compassionate attorneys, we can help protect victims through legal action or defend the accused, helping ensure their rights are upheld during a sensitive and urgent legal process.

No matter the issue, the goal is always to protect your rights, find practical solutions and help you move forward.

Targeted With Domestic Violence? Get A Restraining Order.

Violent incidents between spouses and others with intimate relationships are, sadly, a common and painful fact of life for many people. Even if you and your significant other had never been in trouble with the law before, the stress of your deteriorating relationship may have brought out dangerous impulses. You may have experienced frightening threats or even blows that made you fear for your safety. Domestic violence has reared its ugly head, and you need answers and help without delay.

Do you and/or your spouse, girlfriend or boyfriend need counseling or anger management therapy? Maybe. But if domestic violence has occurred and you suffered, you cannot wait. You need solutions now. You should not have to be afraid to go about your daily activities in your own home, neighborhood or place of work. Reach out to one of our experienced family law attorneys for explanations of options available to you through the legal system. Learn how we can help you protect yourself and your children.

How We Can Help

We can help you get a protective order from a judge. If your abuser violates it, they may be arrested and held accountable to the court. If appropriate, we can also help you pursue necessary family law solutions, such as supervision requirements for child visitation.

We can also represent you in a family law or criminal case if you were falsely accused of domestic violence. Ask for our help to protect your freedom and parental rights. Act promptly to ensure a fair outcome in your divorce or child custody case.

Evolving Laws Impact Your Rights; Let Us Help Protect You

In the modern world, people do not always live in traditional marriages. More and more people are living together without getting married, but their finances, property and family life are every bit as tied up in domestic relationships as would be the case if they were married.

Nontraditional relationships are more and more common. Let us review your situation and help make sure that your rights are protected in the event a domestic relationship ends. Let us help you navigate the shifting legal landscape and find a solution that’s best for you as a member of an unmarried couple.

We Will Help You Create Long-Term Solutions

In any family legal dispute, we will explain the legal process to you and help you make informed decisions. Our firm focuses on obtaining the best possible results in a timely manner so you and your family can move forward.

We will work to help you find solutions that work for your family in the long term.

With our office in Kennewick to better serve Central Washington, we can be reached by calling us at 866-689-6251. For comprehensive family law services, contact our 24/7 hotline at 509-279-0381. Assistance is available in both English and Spanish. You can also reach us by completing our online form. We provide experienced family law representation for clients from communities that include Yakima and the Tri-Cities of Kennewick, Pasco and Richland.

Se habla español.