I am sure that you have seen the ads that promise you aggressive representation. Maybe the ad said how much the attorney would fight for you. That he cared and that he would make the other side pay. And you bought into the idea that fighting is the only way to go–maybe the right way…
There comes a point in nearly every divorce or family law case where you are before a judge making an argument. It is at this point that your future lies in the hands of a person who doesn’t know you, doesn’t know your story, and doesn’t have to live with the consequences of their decision.…
The difficulty and complication of divorce increases when there are children involved. Children are too often the innocent and unintended victims of parent rants and parent fights. Add to it a culture that only really is exposed to legal proceedings on TV, which creates drama to drive viewership, and it is no wonder that the…
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.” Washington family law attorney Brandon Holt from Pacific Northwest Family Law was recently interviewed on the radio about…
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…
For the most part, divorce records are public records under Washington law. For example, you can order a certified copy of a divorce certificate from the Washington Department of Health for any divorce that took place in the state of Washington. If you request a divorce certificate in person or by mail, you must pay…
In every type of lawsuit, including divorces, you are required to serve the other party with notice of the proceedings by personally serving him or her with documents concerning the lawsuit. In some cases, however, you may not be able to personally serve his or her spouse after making several attempts to do so. In…
For people who have had little previous experience with the court system, attending a divorce hearing can be a stressful and daunting situation. Emotions already tend to run high between spouses who are in the middle of a divorce, but the prospect of attending a court hearing about a contested issue can be downright frightening.…
The Service Member’s Civil Relief Act (SCRA)is a federal law that provides protection for service members involved in civil lawsuits, including divorces and other family law cases. The main goal of the SCRA is give individuals the chance to participate in the court proceedings when they are on active duty with the armed forces. The…