Pierce County, WA Divorce Lawyers

Sponsored Law Firm

x
Click For More Info:

Dennis Schroader
About | Practice Areas
Schroader Law, PLLC
1105 Tacoma Ave S Tacoma, WA 98402» view map
Divorce & Family Law
Exceptional Legal Service

Schroader Law, PLLC offers superior service from start to finish. Attorney Schroader is a knowledgeable lawyer offering comprehensive legal advice with realistic expectations.

800-916-9671
1. Dennis Schroader Tacoma, WA
  Attorney at Law - WA, 2015
  Seattle University J.D. 2014
2. AboutSchroader Law, PLLC
  When you enter the legal system, don’t go in unarmed.
3. Practice AreasExpertise
  Divorce & Family Law
1. Contact
2. Email
3. Refer
5. Visit:
6. Website
7. Profile

Includes: Alimony & Spousal Support

Rachel Rolfs

Dispute Resolution, Family Law, Divorce, Child Support

Status: In Good Standing

CONTACT

917 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98402

Douglas N. Kiger

Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Corporate, Business Organization

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 28 Years

CONTACT

4717 S 19Th St, Tacoma, WA 98405

Nicole M. Bolan

Collaborative Law, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Corporate

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 20 Years

CONTACT

4717 S 19Th St, Tacoma, WA 98405

Andrew Hay

Real Estate, Family Law, Divorce, Divorce & Family Law

CONTACT

201 South 34th Street, Tacoma, WA 98418

Anthony J. Zorich

Adoption, Child Support, Farms, Divorce

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 17 Years

CONTACT

2615 Jahn Ave Nw, Gig Harbor, WA 98335

Rebecca Kaye Reeder

Divorce, Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Wills & Probate, Garnishment

Status: In Good Standing

CONTACT

5316 Orchard St West, University Place, WA 98467

Laura Carlson

Domestic Violence & Neglect, Family Law, Divorce, Child Custody

Status: In Good Standing

CONTACT

1201 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402

F. Richard Ricketts

Mediation, Arbitration, Estate Planning, Divorce, Elder Law

Status: In Good Standing

CONTACT

1130 Broadway Plaza, Tacoma, WA 98402

Bayly Miller

Family Law, Divorce, Child Support, Child Custody

Status: In Good Standing

FREE CONSULTATION

CONTACT

818 Yakima Ave, Tacoma, WA 98405

Teena A. Johnson

Farms, Divorce, Child Support, Adoption, Divorce & Family Law

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 24 Years

CONTACT

1201 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402

800-923-0641

Free Help: Use This Form or Call 800-943-8690

Call me for fastest results!
800-943-8690

Free Help: Use This Form or Call 800-943-8690

By submitting this lawyer request, I confirm I have read and agree to the Consent to Receive Messages from all messaging and voice technologies including Email, Text, Phone, Terms of Use, and Privacy Policy. Information provided is not privileged or confidential.

LEGAL TERMS

FAULT DIVORCE

A tradition that required one spouse to prove that the other spouse was legally at fault, to obtain a divorce. The 'innocent' spouse was then granted the divorc... (more...)

A tradition that required one spouse to prove that the other spouse was legally at fault, to obtain a divorce. The 'innocent' spouse was then granted the divorce from the 'guilty' spouse. Today, 35 states still allow a spouse to allege fault in obtaining a divorce. The traditional fault grounds for divorce are adultery, cruelty, desertion, confinement in prison, physical incapacity and incurable insanity. These grounds are also generally referred to as marital misconduct.

BEST INTERESTS (OF THE CHILD)

The test that courts use when deciding who will take care of a child. For instance, an adoption is allowed only when a court declares it to be in the best inter... (more...)

The test that courts use when deciding who will take care of a child. For instance, an adoption is allowed only when a court declares it to be in the best interests of the child. Similarly, when asked to decide on custody issues in a divorce case, the judge will base his or her decision on the child's best interests. And the same test is used when judges decide whether a child should be removed from a parent's home because of neglect or abuse. Factors considered by the court in deciding the best interests of a child include: age and sex of the child mental and physical health of the child mental and physical health of the parents lifestyle and other social factors of the parents emotional ties between the parents and the child ability of the parents to provide the child with food, shelter, clothing and medical care established living pattern for the child concerning school, home, community and religious institution quality of schooling, and the child's preference.

IN CAMERA

Latin for 'in chambers.' A legal proceeding is 'in camera' when a hearing is held before the judge in her private chambers or when the public is excluded from t... (more...)

Latin for 'in chambers.' A legal proceeding is 'in camera' when a hearing is held before the judge in her private chambers or when the public is excluded from the courtroom. Proceedings are often held in camera to protect victims and witnesses from public exposure, especially if the victim or witness is a child. There is still, however, a record made of the proceeding, typically by a court stenographer. The judge may decide to seal this record if the material is extremely sensitive or likely to prejudice one side or the other.

SICK LEAVE

Time off work for illness. Most employers provide for some paid sick leave, although no law requires them to do so. Under the Family and Medical Leave Act, howe... (more...)

Time off work for illness. Most employers provide for some paid sick leave, although no law requires them to do so. Under the Family and Medical Leave Act, however, a worker is guaranteed up to 12 weeks per year of unpaid leave for severe or lasting illnesses.

HOME STUDY

An investigation of prospective adoptive parents to make sure they are fit to raise a child, required by all states. Common areas of inquiry include financial s... (more...)

An investigation of prospective adoptive parents to make sure they are fit to raise a child, required by all states. Common areas of inquiry include financial stability, marital stability, lifestyles and other social factors, physical and mental health and criminal history.

CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATION

Information exchanged between two people who (1) have a relationship in which private communications are protected by law, and (2) intend that the information b... (more...)

Information exchanged between two people who (1) have a relationship in which private communications are protected by law, and (2) intend that the information be kept in confidence. The law recognizes certain parties whose communications will be considered confidential and protected, including spouses, doctor and patient, attorney and client, and priest and confessor. Communications between these individuals cannot be disclosed in court unless the protected party waives that protection. The intention that the communication be confidential is critical. For example, if an attorney and his client are discussing a matter in the presence of an unnecessary third party -- for example, in an elevator with other people present -- the discussion will not be considered confidential and may be admitted at trial. Also known as privileged communication.

CENSUS

An official count of the number of people living in a certain area, such as a district, city, county, state, or nation. The United States Constitution requires ... (more...)

An official count of the number of people living in a certain area, such as a district, city, county, state, or nation. The United States Constitution requires the federal government to perform a national census every ten years. The census includes information about the respondents' sex, age, family, and social and economic status.

NO-FAULT DIVORCE

Any divorce in which the spouse who wants to split up does not have to accuse the other of wrongdoing, but can simply state that the couple no longer gets along... (more...)

Any divorce in which the spouse who wants to split up does not have to accuse the other of wrongdoing, but can simply state that the couple no longer gets along. Until no-fault divorce arrived in the 1970s, the only way a person could get a divorce was to prove that the other spouse was at fault for the marriage not working. No-fault divorces are usually granted for reasons such as incompatibility, irreconcilable differences, or irretrievable or irremediable breakdown of the marriage. Also, some states allow incurable insanity as a basis for a no-fault divorce. Compare fault divorce.

PREMARITAL AGREEMENT

An agreement made by a couple before marriage that controls certain aspects of their relationship, usually the management and ownership of property, and sometim... (more...)

An agreement made by a couple before marriage that controls certain aspects of their relationship, usually the management and ownership of property, and sometimes whether alimony will be paid if the couple later divorces. Courts usually honor premarital agreements unless one person shows that the agreement was likely to promote divorce, was written with the intention of divorcing or was entered into unfairly. A premarital agreement may also be known as a 'prenuptial agreement.'

SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

Estep v. Hamilton

... She contends Mr. Hamilton was negligent when representing her in her divorce from Michael Raymond. ... The final papers were silent regarding any re-designation of insurance policy beneficiaries. After the divorce, neither party changed the beneficiary designations. ...

Buchanan v. Buchanan

... 8 "[P]roperty not disposed of by the divorce court is held by the parties as tenants in common." Martin v. Martin, 20 Wash.App. ... Likewise, a surviving spouse military plan not disposed of in a divorce decree is owned by the former spouse as tenants in common. ...

In re Marriage of Obaidi and Qayoum

... Ms. Obaidi asserts that the mahr requires Mr. Qayoum to pay her $20,000 upon divorce. ... We conclude that under neutral principles of contract law, the parties did not enter into an agreement for payment of $20,000 to the wife upon divorce. ...

SORT BY:

FILTER BY:

Free Consultation
Male
Female
Suspended

Pierce County, WA Divorce Lawyers

Sponsored Law Firm

Schroader Law, PLLC

SPONSORED LAWYERS

Rachel Rolfs

Douglas N. Kiger

Nicole M. Bolan

Andrew Hay

Anthony J. Zorich

Rebecca Kaye Reeder

Laura Carlson

F. Richard Ricketts

Bayly Miller

Teena A. Johnson

TIPS

LEGAL TERMS

FAULT DIVORCE

BEST INTERESTS (OF THE CHILD)

IN CAMERA

SICK LEAVE

HOME STUDY

CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATION

CENSUS

NO-FAULT DIVORCE

PREMARITAL AGREEMENT

SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

Estep v. Hamilton

Buchanan v. Buchanan

In re Marriage of Obaidi and Qayoum

SORT BY:

FILTER BY:

PRACTICE AREAS 70

Lawyer.com Legal Protection Plan

Premium Membership

Additional Services

Resources

My Account Details