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Divorce/ Dissolution of Marriage
At the Law Offices of G. Parker Reich we provide skilled and
compassionate services for those facing divorce. When the
breakdown of a marriage occurs it deeply impacts not only the
individuals facing divorce but also their families, both during the
divorce and beyond. There are many important issues that have to be
resolved and the idea of going through a long and complicated legal
system without a guide can be overwhelming. An experienced attorney
like G. Parker Reich can help you navigate the process from
beginning to end.
Child Custody / Visitation / Parenting Plans
Child custody and visitation decisions are some of the most important and sensitive decisions
you will make during your divorce. It may be difficult for you as parents to move beyond your
emotions and make the best decisions for your children's well being. At the Law Offices of G.
Parker Reich we will help guide you through this process in a compassionate and informative
way. We will explain the laws and legal procedures and your rights as parents in Washington
State so that you can fully understand your options. Our goal is to help you make carefully
thought out choices for your child's current and future needs emotionally, physically and
financially.
Divorce and Family Law*
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Parker Reich makes no warranties, express or implied, in connection with the content provided in this website.
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Child Support
Child support is an equation that is determined based on the number
and age of the children, and the net monthly income of each parent.
Spousal Maintenance (Alimony)
Determining spousal maintenance (historically referred to as alimony) is extremely complicated and
emotionally contentious. Because of the long term financial obligations that are created in these
agreements, it is important to have the help of an experienced family law attorney on your side. Mr Reich
can help you navigate successfully through the complexities of the negotiations and, if necessary,
effectively advocate your rights in court.
Modifications
A petition for modification is a procedure that would alter either an existing parenting plan, an order of child support, or spousal
maintenance. When your divorce decree was entered it was based on conditions at or near the time of the entry of the decree. As
everyone knows our lives change over time and there may be a need to make modifications to these court orders. For example, as
children grow up and existing parenting plan may need to be altered to suit their best interests. Likewise, as a persons income
changes, their may be a need to revisit orders of child support and spousal maintenance.
Paternity
A paternity action can serve several important functions for unmarried parents.
(1) It can establish someone as the parent of the child, typically the father.
(2) It can be used to establish child support.
(3) It can be used to implement a parenting plan or
residential schedule (i.e. visitation) with the non-custodial parent.
(4) Disestablish paternity
If you are a mother seeking to establish the father of your child, a father seeking
to establish a parental relationship with your child, or you want to challenge the
established paternity of a child, you will need the help of an attorney skilled in the area of paternity law to guide you through this
process.
Domestic Violence Protection Orders
Whether you are a domestic violence victim or alleged perpetrator, a domestic violence protection order has significant
consequences. If you are a victim of domestic violence, a protection order can order your abuser to stop all contact with you. It will
keep the abuser away from your home, your children, and your place of work and can grant you the use of essential belongings
including your vehicle while the protection order is in place. If you are the victim of abuse, it is critical that you win your hearing. If
you are an alleged perpetrator the domestic violence protection order has significant impact because it will prevent you from going
home, from seeing your children, and possibly your employment status, and remains on your record permanently. Consequently, it
is vital that you have representation at this hearing in order to protect your rights.
Property Division
Although Washington State is a community property state, all property, both community and separate, is considered by the court in
the distribution of property. People often misunderstand community property division to simply mean a 50/50 split of all assets but, it is
much more complicated than that. Washington State laws provide for a "just and equitable" division of property acquired during
marriage, which does not necessarily require an equal division. The general rule of thumb is that property settlements agreements
once entered by the court are usually binding and cannot be modified at a later date. That is why it is very important to have a family
law attorney who is skilled in the property distribution process to represent your interests in this settlement process.
Restraining Orders
A restraining order is typically used when there is already a pending family law action (i.e. dissolution, paternity action, legal
separation, etc.). A restraining order can offer you the same personal protection as a domestic violence protection order but you
can have additional financial restraints. For example, you can prevent someone from dissipating assets, making sure that
insurance policies are maintained, and can prevent the party from removing the child from the state.
Below a set predetermined amount of family monthly income the court must impose a dollar amount
based on the Washington State child support schedule (RCW 26.19.020). Should the net monthly income
of both parents exceed the predetermined amount the Washington State child support schedule
becomes advisory.
