Cameron Sutherland, PLLC Attorneys and Counselors at Law, helps families in Spokane find solutions for their concerns and conflicts. The firm helps clients obtain a divorce or legal separation, settling related concerns such as residential scheduling of children, distribution of assets and debts, establishing child support, and spousal maintenance. Managing partner Brian Cameron also tackles matters about consumer protection, negligence, torts, and personal injury law. He is associated with the National Association of Consumer Advocates.
421 W. Riverside Ave., Ste. 660, Spokane, WA 99201
Spokane, WA 99201
David J. Crouse & Associates PLLC is a law firm based in Spokane that focuses exclusively on family law. It helps clients manage alimony and divide marital assets, particularly in high-asset cases. Additionally, the legal team assists parents in exploring custody and visitation approaches that allow them to maintain close relationships with their children. The firm has experience in handling complex family law matters. Founding partner David Crouse has over 23 years of family law experience.
422 W Riverside Ave Ste 920, Spokane, WA 99201
Spokane, WA 99201
Formed by attorneys Frank Morris and Jeanne Sockle in 2006, Divorce Lawyers for Men is a network of lawyers throughout Washington that represents men facing divorces. The lawyers seek fair treatment for men with issues, including child custody, child support, and spousal support as well as property and debt division. They draw up parenting plans that specify co-parenting strategies, decision-making strategies for the children, and the future dispute resolution process. They also represent men facing paternity and modification actions.
707 N Cedar St Ste 6, Spokane, WA 99201
Spokane, WA 99201
Ellen M. Hendrick PLLC is a Spokane-based law firm that handles a range of divorce and family law cases. The firm's attorney, Ellen M. Hendrick, has been focusing on family law matters for almost two decades. She helps families and couples navigate the complexity of divorce and the family law court system at various stages of life. She represents clients in divorce, child custody, domestic violence and restraining orders, spousal maintenance, paternity, and property division.
905 W. Riverside, Suite 601, Spokane, WA 99201
Spokane, WA 99201
Farnsworth Broderson Law Office provides services to individuals and families across the Spokane community and the surrounding cities. It offers legal guidance to clients wishing to resolve their divorce disputes involving alimony, child support, and custody. It also assists in handling domestic violence cases to protect the rights of victims against their abusive family members. Founding attorney Diane R. Broderson exclusively practices family law. Broderson aims to use the mediation option to settle family disputes outside of court.
1008 N Washington 2nd Floor, Spokane, WA 99201
Spokane, WA 99201
Gina M. Costello & Associates PS is a Spokane-based firm that handles a variety of family law matters. It assists clients with divorce proceedings, child support agreements, and child custody issues. Attorney Costello and her team represent parents who have had children taken by Child Protective Services and ensure their rights have not been violated by the state. Additionally, the firm defends clients who have been accused of domestic violence or abuse.
101 W Cataldo Ave Ste 301, Spokane, WA 99201
Spokane, WA 99201
Gloria Finn Porter, P.S. Attorney at Law, provides legal counsel to individuals and families in Spokane. Porter has almost two decades of experience, starting her career in criminal law and trial advocacy before expanding her reach to family law. She accepts highly contested family law claims and those that can be settled immediately. Her services cover dissolution of marriage and child custody and support. She offers representation for dependency action, including child protective services and guardianship issues.
1324 W Mallon Ave, Spokane, WA 99201
Spokane, WA 99201
Since 1991, Hatch Law Office has been serving the residents of Spokane and the neighboring communities. It handles a broad range of family law cases, including divorce, child custody and support, parenting and visitation, annulment, and property division. It helps couples resolve marital conflicts through mediation, arbitration, and litigation. Jim Hatch, the founder of the firm, started his career as a litigator and became a full-time arbitrator and mediator in 2007. Hatch Law Office also assists clients with criminal law matters.
430 W Indiana Ave, Spokane, WA 99205
Spokane, WA 99205
Hodgson Law Office is a Spokane-based legal firm that handles family law cases. Founding partner Mark Hodgson has been a member of the Washington State Bar since 2003 and his practice places an emphasis on family law, such as divorce, custody, and child support cases. Hodgson Law Office prepares prenuptial and postnuptial arrangements, helps clients create or modify parenting plans, takes on third-party custody cases, and works with complex issues of domestic violence and other abuse cases.
902 N. MONROE STREET SPOKANE, WA 99201, Spokane, WA 99201
Spokane, WA 99201
Kapri Law Firm serves the family law needs of individuals and families in and around Spokane. The firm provides legal assistance in matters involving child custody, divorce, paternity disputes, child support establishment or modification, domestic violence restraining orders, and spousal support or alimony. Its legal team also handles issues related to adoptions on a case-by-case basis. Lawyer Shadan Kapri was recognized as one of the top attorneys for the State of Washington by the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys.
1312 N. Monroe Street, Suite 244, Spokane, WA 99201
Spokane, WA 99201
A 1988 graduate of Gonzaga University School of Law , Mr. Iverson is married and has three adopted children. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys, a national association of attorneys who practice or have distinguished themselves in the field of adoption. His practice is devoted to assisting people build families through adoption. Mr. Iverson is licensed to practice in the states of Washington and Idaho, providing legal services for adoptive families in the following areas: Step Parent Adoption; Private Adoption; International Adoption; Agency Adoption; Adult Adoption; Foster Care Adoption; and Second Parent Adoption. Mr. Iverson also provides legal assistance in Guardianship and ART (surrogacy) matters.
921 W Broadway Ave Ste 305, Spokane, WA 99201
Spokane, WA 99201
Spokane-based Maxey Law Office PLLC has been catering to the diverse needs of the community for over 30 years. It handles a wide range of family law matters including divorce, child custody and residential placement, and child support. Its legal team assists clients in resolving family business ownership division, reviewing pre-arranged divorce decrees, and enforcing or modifying orders. Bevan Maxey, son of civil rights lawyer and firm founder Carl Maxey, previously served as president of the Spokane County Bar Association.
1835 West Broadway Ave., Spokane, WA 99201
Spokane, WA 99201
McNeice Wheeler is a law firm that has been serving the Spokane community since 2005. It provides legal representation in a wide range of practice areas including family law, civil litigation, estate planning, personal injury, and business law. One of its practitioners, Briana Gieri, has extensive experience in litigating cases domestic matters such as divorce, de facto parentage, third party custody, paternity, and grandparents' rights. She has participated in oral arguments before the Court of Appeals for Division III regarding family law and criminal law.
221 W. Main Avenue #100, Spokane, WA 99201
Spokane, WA 99201
Pacific Northwest Family Law helps residents in and around Spokane reach favorable outcomes to their domestic disputes. These issues in family relations include divorce, child custody and visitation, child support, spousal maintenance, and domestic violence. Its legal team works with clientele to better understand their legal situation and goals. Its attorneys then create a personalized, strategic action plan outlining what steps clients need to take to achieve their objectives. Firm founder, Scott T. Ashby, has over two decades of legal experience.
220 W Main Ave, Spokane, WA 99201
Spokane, WA 99201
The Law Office of D.C. Cronin has been a persistent advocate for justice since 1985. It works with individuals in Spokane who are facing family law matters. It takes on complicated divorce cases involving parenting plan disputes and disagreements about inheritances, retirement accounts, and tax liabilities. The legal practice also deals with dissolution aggravated by circumstances, such as mental health issues, instances of violence, and CPS interventions. Founding attorney Dennis Cronin currently sits as the chair of the Spokane County Bar Association Family Law Section.
724 N. Monroe Street, Spokane, WA 99201
Spokane, WA 99201
Since 2007, the Wallace & Karson Law Office has been serving clients across Spokane. The firm advises them on family law issues like divorce, child support, and spousal maintenance. It primarily offers representation to clients in uncontested proceedings. The firm also works on bankruptcy law cases. Anastasia Karson, its principal attorney, volunteers at the Moderate Means Program of the Washington State Bar Association. She received the Howard Herman Achievement Award in 2017 from the Spokane County Bar Association.
1618 W Second Ave, Spokane, WA 99202
Spokane, WA 99202
A mother could lose custody of her child if she's deemed unfit to provide or take proper care of them. This decision often comes as a result of the mother being unable to provide a safe home or take care of a child's basic needs. It can also come from a mother abusing the child or neglecting them, abusing drugs and alcohol, or frequently being arrested.
In any of these cases, the state can revoke custody from the mother, citing details learned through home visits, interviews, court records, and a variety of other sources as the reasons. In this case, sole custody would be given to the other parent, if he/she is able.
There are a number of characteristics to look for in a good family lawyer. The first is experience. An experienced family law attorney will understand the right steps to take to come to an equitable resolution that reflects the best interests of the family, often without going to court. The ability to communicate and act as an intermediary between parties in a dispute is important, whether it concerns a divorce, custody, paternity, or something else. Family legal disputes can be stressful to manage, especially when mediation and finding a common ground is involved. A good family lawyer is also available as a resource to help their client navigate a difficult situation in a way that won't harm their chances for a positive resolution.