Serving South King County and the Surrounding Areas.
You may have heard stories about people receiving a huge alimony award in their divorce that they may or may not have deserved. These stories are often exaggerated, and do not reflect how Washington courts address alimony -- also referred to as maintenance -- in a...
If you are unexpectedly laid off and cannot earn your normal wages you may suddenly find it difficult if not impossible to pay your mortgage, car loan or even utilities. This eventually leads to scary calls from debt collectors demanding payment for arrears you simply...
The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects the people from unreasonable searches and seizures by law enforcement. This means that under many circumstances (but not all), police must first obtain a warrant before conducting a search. But how do they get a...
While the conversation on estate planning is deeply disturbing, especially for parents, we need to have it. And, if you have not had that discussion, you need to have it soon because we never know when it is our time to go. Our job, as parents, is to make sure our...
Divorce is a difficult process, especially when children are involved. For Washington State couples who are ending their marriage and moving on, one of the most common and contentious topics for dispute is how the children will be situated. Child custody can be...
In most divorce cases, there are a lot of emotions tied up in the process. This is understandable, but it can also make it difficult to untangle assets when there’s a lot of sentimental value attached. This is often the case with the family home. If you need a place...
Suffering an injury in a construction accident is never pleasant. Such an injury may mean lost work time (and income), future pain and disability, and unpredictable medical expenses. Retaining a lawyer who has experience in such cases may be the injured person’s best...
You have a lot of options when it comes to dealing with your estate. But as you start thinking through how your assets will be distributed after you’re gone, you might find yourself worrying about how those assets will be used. This is especially true if you have a...
Far too many people struggle with personal debt. Their pride drives them to try to find a way to climb back to financial stability, but too often these individuals only find themselves falling deeper into debt. Although bankruptcy can provide very real financial...
Like many other states, Washington has provisions in its law that are supposed to protect victims of domestic violence and abuse in child custody and parenting time disputes. The goal is to avoid a situation where a parent has to choose between her child and staying...
