A kickoff meeting is the time where you and your legal team meet, usually for the first time, and discuss your options. Work is done before, during, and after kickoff meetings. And although all clients and cases are different, there are some general features of Pacific Northwest Family Law kickoff meetings that are typically present every time.…
On June 7, 2018, Senate Bill 5598 took effect. The bill is officially called “An act relating to granting relatives, including but not limited to grandparents, the right to seek visitation with a child through the courts.” These are the criteria that must be met in order to apply for grandparents’ rights under this new…
In the state of Washington, almost 9 out of 10 child custody cases get settled by the parents themselves. That leaves only 2% for the court to determine and about 10% decided by default. Out of those cases, in about 60% of them, neither parent sought legal representation. How do you know when it is time to…
Talk to a Lawyer about Your Family Law Situation It’s understandable if you’re hesitant to talk to a lawyer about your case. Obtaining a lawyer is a big decision. You may not even be sure if you need one. But anyone facing a family law issue should at least have an attorney review their case.…
According to a 2016 study by the American Bar Association, a majority of people who don’t go to a formal advisor for assistance with a civil justice situation neglect to do so because they believe they have “no need for advice” or that such advice “wouldn’t make a difference.” Getting divorced gives you something in common…
According to a 2016 study by the American Bar Association, a majority of people who don’t go to a formal advisor for assistance with a civil justice situation neglect to do so because they believe they have “no need for advice” or that such advice “wouldn’t make a difference.” In family law situations like divorce or…
Welcomes Seasoned Family Law Attorney to the TeamSeptember 18, 2018 By Jessica Roth, Pacific Northwest Family Law KENNEWICK, Wash.– Pacific Northwest Family Law, a rapidly growing family law firm positioned in Eastern Washington, proudly opened its newest office in Spokane, Wash. in April 2018, welcoming Managing Attorney G. Olaf Hansen to the Pacific Northwest Family…
Makes Room for Growing Team September 27, 2018 By Jessica Roth, Pacific Northwest Family Law KENNEWICK, Wash.– Pacific Northwest Family Law, Eastern Washington’s largest multi-lawyer family law firm, has expanded its reach and relocated to a larger office in Walla Walla. Housed in an elegant Victorian-style manor, the office simultaneously reflects the history and charm…