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If you find yourself in need of trusted legal advice and representation in a divorce, contact Twyford Law Office. A highly skilled Redmond divorce lawyer can help you with every aspect of your case.
A divorce attorney can guide you through every stage of a divorce in Redmond. They will help you find solutions to sensitive family law disputes after considering the long-term effects of those decisions and fight for your assets. With a divorce attorney in Remond on your side, the divorce process will be much quicker and more efficient as they will take on the burden of filing any necessary paperwork, ensure you meet deadlines, and offer objective advice to help you and your spouse reach an agreement outside the courtroom. However, if a judge must decide your case, they will be ready to protect your best interests in court.
To file for divorce in Redmond, one spouse must be a Washington resident, but there is no required length of time for residency. Washington is a no-fault divorce state, which means the only ground for filing for divorce is that the marriage is “irretrievably broken.” Once the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage is filed, a copy of the petition and a summons must be served to the other spouse (respondent) who then has 20 days to respond. They will either agree or contest the terms of the divorce. If spouses disagree on the terms of their divorce and cannot reach an agreement in mediation, the case will head to trial. There, a judge will hear both sides of the case, review documentation, and decide all disputed issues before granting a Decree of Dissolution of Marriage.
Property division can be a highly contested issue in a divorce. Washington is a community property state, which means assets and debts are divided 50/50. However, you and your spouse have the option to decide how assets and debts will be divided.
A spouse may have the right to spousal maintenance (alimony). The amount and length of time required for these payments typically depend on factors such as the length of the marriage, earning potential of each spouse, and how assets are divided.
Parents must agree to a parenting plan, or a judge will decide on a residential or visitation schedule. However, even if parents reach an agreement, a judge will still review it to ensure it was made with the child’s best interests in mind.
One or both parents may be legally obligated to pay child support. However, the noncustodial parent (the parent who does not have custody 50% or more of the time) is typically who has to pay it. Unless an agreement is made, the court determines child support based on the custody arrangement and each parent’s income.
To discuss your rights and the divorce options available to you, contact Twyford Law Office. We offer free consultations; call (509) 565-8684 or send us a message online today.
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