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During a divorce, or when you have any family problem that ends up in court, you will have to make important decisions during a very emotional time. It is essential to have the information and the experienced guidance you need as you make informed decisions.
Attorney Debbie Fong-Uribe has more than 10 years of experience helping people through the divorce process and other family law issues. She focuses on giving her clients a clear understanding of their options and offering a variety of ways to move forward, including litigation, negotiation and collaborative law.
If you are considering or going through a divorce, call our law firm today at (360) 695-8886 to arrange your consultation with attorney Debbie Fong-Uribe. Or, contact us by e-mail and someone from our firm will be in touch with you promptly.
Experienced Help with Washington Family Law Issues
- Divorce: In Washington, divorce is called "dissolution of marriage," and involves the division of property and debt and issues involving your children. Whether you choose to negotiate a divorce settlement directly or through the collaborative law process, or your situation calls for a trial, Debbie Fong-Uribe has the experience and skill to help you and your family resolve your divorce in as positive a fashion as possible.
- Division of marital assets and debt: Under Washington law, marital property is divided by the "equitable distribution" method—which is not the same as dividing 50/50. We can protect your rights and ensure that both your financial and non-financial contributions are considered during marital property division.
- Parenting and residential schedules ("child custody and visitation"): When parents are divorcing or involved in a dispute, they may need to have their legal rights regarding their children established in court. In Washington, this is called developing a residential schedule. We represent parents during the initial determination of the residential schedule and residential time ("visitation") arrangements. We can also help when difficulties arise and you need enforcement of your residential time or modification of your court order.
- Child support: In Washington, the amount one parent pays to the other for the care and welfare of the children is established by a statute called the Washington Child Support Schedule. Whether you are the parent paying child support or the parent who will be receiving it, we can ensure your rights are protected and your children's needs are met.
- Spousal maintenance ("alimony"): When one divorcing spouse is unable to maintain the standard of living established during the marriage without help, and when the other spouse has the ability to provide that help, spousal maintenance may be awarded. If you have questions about alimony, we can help you determine whether it will be an issue in your divorce and how to resolve it fairly.
- Interstate child custody and relocation: When one parent needs to move to another state, it will impact your child custody and visitation arrangements. We can help you understand how this works in the court system.
- Grandparents' rights: In some cases, when parents refuse to allow their children's grandparents to spend time with them, Washington courts may be willing to intervene. We help grandparents petition for visitation with their grandchildren.
- Non-marital relationships: In Washington, when people, such as members of the same sex, enter relationships that are similar to marriage, they do have many legal rights. We represent same-sex couples in civil unions and domestic partnerships, as well as the dissolution of these partnerships and the division of property.
- Prenuptial agreements: Prenuptial agreements are contracts between people who plan to marry. They can, for example, protect existing children's inheritance rights and define the division of your property and assets in the event of a divorce. If you are planning to marry and have concerns that could be addressed by a prenuptial agreement, we can help you establish your goals and develop a plan to address them.
- Paternity and parental rights for unmarried parents: The process for establishing legal paternity affects residential schedules ("child custody and visitation") as well as child support. We are knowledgeable in the issues both mothers and fathers face as they build legal relationships with their children.
Contact Us for a Consultation about Your Divorce or Family Law Issue
At Walker & Fong-Uribe, we are dedicated to help you find the best resolution for you and your family. Call (360) 695-8886 or contact us by e-mail to arrange your consultation.