Everett WA area Enforcement lawyer
Even if there are clear and enforceable orders, the other parent may not follow them. There are many ways to motivate a parent who is not following important court orders. It doesn’t always require litigation. Mr. Kruse can help parents not only modify but, in some cases, enforce their court orders. There are numerous child support collections actions that can be filed. If done properly, attorney fees for bringing such actions should be awarded to the parent trying to enforce court orders. Sanctions, such as attorney fees, suspended jail time, revised and/or make-up visitations, can be imposed in a way that will motivate both parties to follow all court orders.
Tom Kruse has 27 years experience in dealing with all kinds of family law situations and issues. He is knowledgeable about the law and court policies. He is knowledgeable in negotiation techniques, and the litigation process including trial. Settlement is a two way street. A good attorney needs to be prepared to go to court and litigate issues if the other side is not willing to be fair and reasonable. Having 27 years experience allows Mr. Kruse to have a much better idea of what the court would likely to order in certain situations.
Paternity and Third Party Custody:
Mr. Kruse also has 27 years experience in handling cases and situations in which parties are not married but have children. There is a specific set of laws and policies that the court follows in these situations. Orders of custody, visitation, and child support still need to be entered but they often create unique situations and obstacles. Many times these matters can be settled by reasonable agreements that can be the result of persuasive negotiations or litigation. Here again, experience, knowledge of the law, proper negotiating techniques and strategies are very helpful and can often keep costs down. It is important to have clear, enforceable, appropriate orders that govern how both parents are going to be able to relate with their children and pay support for their children.
In summary, Tom Kruse has 27 years experience in handling a broad range of family law matters including, but not limited to, divorce, paternity, custody, visitation issues, child support, relocation, modifications of existing orders, step-parent adoptions and almost all other family law matters. He is close to the courthouse which will help keep costs down. He is committed to trying to work out settlement that both parties can live with and that will keep litigation and attorney fees down. He is prepared to litigate all matters in court to obtain the right results for his clients.
Mr. Kruse handles family law matters in Snohomish County including, but not limited to, Lynnwood, Mill Creek, Mukilteo, Mountlake Terrace, Edmonds, Everett, Monroe, Snohomish, Gold Bar, Lake Stevens, Granite Falls, Arlington, and Stanwood. 425-258-6155
