Seattle, Washington, Custody and Family Law Lawyer
Experienced Counsel in Legal Issues Involving Your Children
Are you getting divorced and worried about what role you will play in your child's life? Is the other parent restricting access or failing to pay support? Are you seeking to assert parentage or third party visitation rights?
Engel Law Group is committed to protecting your rights and the best interests of your children. I am Eric Engel, a Seattle-based family law attorney serving clients in King, Snohomish, and Pierce counties.
Free Initial Consultation: 206.625.9800
We represent divorcing parents, never-married parents, and third parties such as grandparents and stepparents in all issues regarding children and Washington State family law:
- Determination of child custody (joint custody or sole custody)
- Negotiation of parenting plans
- Child support
- Paternity actions
- Third-party custody
- Adoptions
- Modifications of custody or child support
- Petitions to relocate out of state (representing either parent)
- Temporary orders when a divorce or custody action is initiated
Sometimes parenting plans, child support, and third party custodial actions arise outside of a divorce action. You might ask how can a third party custodial action began out of a divorce proceeding? It can begin when a stepparent asserts that they are the de facto parent.
Just like a concerned parent, Puget Sound commissioners and Pierce County judges want to protect the interests of the child. Unfortunately, because the court cannot see everything that has occurred during the history of the child, it must rely on the testimony of the parties involved (including input from children), other witnesses, and/or a parental evaluation or guardian ad litem ("GAL") report.
Knowledgeable, Compassionate Representation
Our attorneys have practiced family law in Washington, since 2003. Many issues involving children can be resolved through mediation or negotiation. When there is little room for compromise (a petition for sole custody, parent relocation) or you simply cannot reach agreement, we can strongly assert your interests in litigation. We aim to give clients the information to make informed decisions, and then to faithfully pursue their goals.
Contact our Seattle office at 206.625.9800 to discuss your issue and explore your options. We offer a free, half-hour consultation, and an attorney will personally handle your case from start to finish.
