Washington State Divorce and Family Law Attorneys
At Anderson, Fields, McIlwain & Dermody, our lawyers focus exclusively on family law. As writers and educators in this area, we are well placed to offer our clients the most effective and up-to-date representation possible. Equally important, we know how difficult these matters are. We take the time to listen to our clients' needs and concerns and talk with them about their options. To learn more about our Seattle law firm, contact us to make an appointment.
Seattle family law attorneys you can trust with your future
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We represent clients in all family law matters, including:
- Divorce Our lawyers can walk you through every step of the process, making sure that you understand all your options.
- Child Custody and Parenting Plans Custody issues are often the most important aspects of a divorce settlement or judgment. We represent your best interests and those of your children in any custody or visitation dispute, either before or after the divorce.
- Child Support We understand the formula used under Washington law to determine child support amounts. We also understand when it is necessary to deviate from the guidelines to arrive at the best outcome for our client.
- Third Party Custody & Visitation Whether the issue is grandparent visitation or granting custody to a relative, our attorneys have the experience and knowledge to advocate effectively for clients.
- Judgment and Settlement Modifications When there has been a substantial change in circumstances after a judgment or settlement, either party can petition the court to modify the support, custody, or parenting plan order.
- Relocations When one parent moves away and takes a child from the area, the court must be notified and modification requests submitted.
- Meretricious and Same Sex Relationships Our attorneys have the legal knowledge and experience to handle issues involving same sex couples and unmarried couples.
- High Asset Division of Property Our law firm consults with forensic accountants and other experts to make sure that property division is fair.
- Prenuptial Agreements Having a prenuptial agreement can prevent disputes in case of divorce or death. We represent either men or women in such matters.
- Adoptions If you wish to adopt a step-child after a remarriage, we can help.
- Judgment Enforcement We make sure that judgments related to support, custody, and visitation are enforced.
- Annulment This procedure dissolves a marriage deemed invalid because of a technical defect.
- Mediation and Arbitration Whether or not you are represented by counsel, we provide alternative dispute resolution services for a reasonable fee. Our attorney H. Michael Fields is a formally trained mediator and arbitrator in family law matters.
Our two principal lawyers, Wolfgang Anderson and Michael Fields, have written a book that explains the divorce process in layperson's language. To order a copy of Divorce in Washington Made Simple, contact our law firm.
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* Carol James, an artist in North Bend, Washington, designed and created the stained glass. The glass is also displayed at the office. *
