Personalized Client Service in Divorce and Family Law
At Bell & Ingram we bring a caring and highly personal approach to our clients involved with divorce, separation, paternity, child custody, support, property division, and related legal issues affecting personal and family relationships. We understand that every such case presents unique emotional and financial challenges. We pride ourselves on giving each client the highest level of personal guidance and support tailored to meet their individual needs. We work hard to minimize the stress, anxiety, uncertainty and conflict that can arise in this legal arena, where the personal stakes are so high. Many firms say this, but we live it with our clients.
Our family law attorneys and staff are not only caring and approachable. We are also experienced and diligent advocates who never lose sight of the long term impacts of our work. Whether the focus is the division of a substantial family estate, creation of a workable parenting arrangement, or establishment of financial support, our attorneys have the capacity to guide and support you through your chosen legal process to achieve the most favorable outcome.
Part of our job as your counsel is to help you understand your legal rights and obligations under Washington law. Once you have a good grasp of what's legally possible, you're then in a good position to define your own objectives and visualize a positive outcome.
Every divorce or family dispute is unique. Our lawyers tailor their advice to meet the demands of your situation on such issues as:
- Marriage: We explain how community property principles apply, and prepare prenuptial, cohabitation, or separation agreements tailored to your circumstance.
- Divorce: We represent men and women in the dissolution or legal separation process, whether contested, uncontested or collaborative.
- Child Support: We establish, enforce, or modify child support obligations applying Washington State's mandatory support schedule. We are also able to assist you in the establishment or enforcement of spousal or family support.
- Custody: We assist you in creating, enforcing and modifying a Parenting Plan that serves the needs of you and your family. We also assist in relocation actions and third-party custody matters.
- Paternity and Parentage: We counsel unmarried parents regarding their rights and the interests of their children.
- Adoption: We assist in adoptions, including open adoptions or adoption on behalf of stepparents.
- Asset Division and Allocation: We represent traditional couples, unmarried co-habitants, domestic partners, and same-sex couples in the characterization and division of their assets.
- Domestic Violence and Restraining Orders: We are experienced in handling civil domestic violence restraining orders and protection orders.
- Collaborative Law: We are able to assist you in this non-adversarial means of resolving your family law matter.
Just Because You Can't Agree Doesn't Mean You Have to Fight
Although our family law attorneys are highly skilled courtroom advocates, they will also explain and encourage your consideration of more private and less contentious means of dispute resolution, including direct negotiation, mediation, judicial settlement conference, or a collaborative law process. We are strong proponents of these alternatives, as not only cost effective and private, but capable of achieving excellent results in an environment that is less combative and stressful than traditional litigation.
To learn more about the scope of our family law practice and the ways our personalized approach can advance your interests while reducing your stress, contact Bell & Ingram in Everett.
