Snohomish County Family Law Attorney
Whether you are going through a divorce or seeking a modification of your current orders, or seeking to enforce current orders, these matters will need to be handled in Snohomish County Superior Court located in Everett. At the Everett office of Tom Kruse, Attorney at Law, we have been guiding families and individuals with family law issues for over 25 years. No matter where you live in Snohomish County, whether it's Everett, Lynnwood, Bothell, Mill Creek, Mountlake Terrace, Briar, Edmonds, Lake Stevens, Marysville, Stanwood, Arlington, Monroe, Snohomish, Sultan, and Gold Bar, your actions will need to be handled in the Superior Court in Everett. It's wise to hire an attorney that is located close to the courthouse so you don't pay extra for travel time. It's wise to hire somebody with experience. It's wise to hire somebody who will try to keep fees and costs down and accomplish your goals as quickly as possible.
It's been the goal of our firm for over 25 years to help clients through their family law problems. Whether you're going through a divorce, paternity, custody action, child support action, step-parent adoption or whether you're trying to enforce a current order, you would be wise to hire an attorney who can give you advice on how best to choose your goals. Experience matters. An experienced attorney can solve your problems efficiently and quickly as a reasonble cost.
Legal Solutions for Snohomish County
Contact Tom Kruse, Attorney at Law
Whether you are planning for the future of your family or you are involved in a legal dispute, you want to have a place to turn for all your concerns. It has been the goal of our firm for over twenty-five years to help our clients through their difficult times. Whether you are going through a divorce, paternity, custody action, child support modification, step-parent adoption or whether you are simply trying to enforce your current orders, you would be wise to hire an experienced attorney who can give you advice on how to best achieve your goals.
Divorce
From the future of your children to your own financial interests, there are a lot of factors to consider in your divorce settlement. We will help you reach a resolution that protects your rights, while maintaining your values.
- Child Custody and Visitation
- Spousal Support and Alimony
- Child Support
- Property Division
Washington State is a community property state, and that means that all assets and debt acquired during the marriage are subject to division by the court. In most cases, community property is divided equitably which may not mean (50/50).
Modifications
Divorce settlement plans do not always work in the way they were originally intended. If there has been a major change in your life or the life of your former spouse, you can seek a modification to your child support, child custody, or visitation.
Child Support can be modified every two years. If your spouse if seeking a modification, even if an attorney can save or get you $100 a month over the course of years, it could amount to thousands of dollars.
- Child Support Modifications: If you or your former spouses’ income has changed you may be entitled a Modification of your Child Support. You have an automatic right to modify your Child Support every two (2) years. If you have a child who is about to graduate from high school and wants to go on to any kind of post secondary school, you must file before the child becomes eighteen (18) and/or graduates from high school. You should not count on verbal promises.
- Parenting Plan Modification: In many cases a change of custody is appropriate. If there has been a substantial change in custody in practice, it should be reduced to a court order. In many cases, as children get older and as job schedules change, the change in visitation or custody may be appropriate.
- Relocations: Specific Washington Law governs relocations. Whenever either parent relocates out of the area, they must file a Notice of Relocation and if every other weekend visitation is no longer appropriate, the relocation will call for a change of custody or residential schedule.
Contact Us
Whatever your family law concerns, we are ready to help you find solutions. Located near the Snohomish County Courthouse, our Everett law offices are open Monday through Thursday from 8 to 5, and Fridays from 8 to 12. Contact us today for a free initial phone consultation.
