Port Ludlow Family Law Lawyer, Washington

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Includes: Collaborative Law, Domestic Violence & Neglect, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements

Andrew Franklin Scott

Family Law, Estate, Federal, Criminal, Mass Torts
Status:  In Good Standing           Licensed:  9 Years

Andrew H. Sargent

Federal, Family Law, Contract, Commercial Bankruptcy
Status:  Deceased           Licensed:  44 Years

Jennifer Louise Olanie

Family Law
Status:  Inactive           Licensed:  46 Years

Kaleena Marlys Bluemer

General Practice
Status:  In Good Standing           Licensed:  41 Years

Kaleena Marlys Bluemer

Estate Planning, Family Law, Civil Rights, Contract
Status:  In Good Standing           Licensed:  41 Years

Kate Melissa Forrest

Other, Federal Appellate Practice, Family Law, Divorce & Family Law
Status:  In Good Standing           

Robert J. Siegel

Litigation, Family Law, Civil Rights, Contract
Status:  In Good Standing           Licensed:  37 Years

Stefanie Swan

Labor Legislation, Criminal, Family Law, Indians & Native Populations
Status:  In Good Standing           

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LEGAL TERMS

FAMILY COURT

A separate court, or more likely a separate division of the regular state trial court, that considers only cases involving divorce (dissolution of marriage), ch... (more...)
A separate court, or more likely a separate division of the regular state trial court, that considers only cases involving divorce (dissolution of marriage), child custody and support, guardianship, adoption, and other cases having to do with family-related issues, including the issuance of restraining orders in domestic violence cases.

GROUNDS FOR DIVORCE

Legal reasons for requesting a divorce. All states require a spouse who files for divorce to state the grounds, court and whether requesting a fault divorce or ... (more...)
Legal reasons for requesting a divorce. All states require a spouse who files for divorce to state the grounds, court and whether requesting a fault divorce or a no-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.'

PROVOCATION

The act of inciting another person to do a particular thing. In a fault divorce, provocation may constitute a defense to the divorce, preventing it from going t... (more...)
The act of inciting another person to do a particular thing. In a fault divorce, provocation may constitute a defense to the divorce, preventing it from going through. For example, if a wife suing for divorce claims that her husband abandoned her, the husband might defend the suit on the grounds that she provoked the abandonment by driving him out of the house.

EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION

A legal principle, followed by most states, under which assets and earnings acquired during marriage are divided equitably (fairly) at divorce. In theory, equit... (more...)
A legal principle, followed by most states, under which assets and earnings acquired during marriage are divided equitably (fairly) at divorce. In theory, equitable means equal, but in practice it often means that the higher wage earner gets two-thirds to the lower wage earner's one-third. If a spouse obtains a fault divorce, the 'guilty' spouse may receive less than his equitable share upon divorce.

INTERLOCUTORY DECREE

A court judgment that is not final until the judge decides other matters in the case or until enough time has passed to see if the interim decision is working. ... (more...)
A court judgment that is not final until the judge decides other matters in the case or until enough time has passed to see if the interim decision is working. In the past, interlocutory decrees were most often used in divorces. The terms of the divorce were set out in an interlocutory decree, which would become final only after a waiting period. The purpose of the waiting period was to allow the couple time to reconcile. They rarely did, however, so most states no longer use interlocutory decrees of divorce.

QMSCO

See Qualified Medical Child Support Order.

SHARED CUSTODY

See joint custody.

GUARDIANSHIP

A legal relationship created by a court between a guardian and his ward--either a minor child or an incapacitated adult. The guardian has a legal right and duty... (more...)
A legal relationship created by a court between a guardian and his ward--either a minor child or an incapacitated adult. The guardian has a legal right and duty to care for the ward. This may involve making personal decisions on his or her behalf, managing property or both. Guardianships of incapacitated adults are more typically called conservatorships .

SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

State v. Warren

... No disrespect is intended. [8] Published case law from other jurisdictions is scant and not directly on point. Florida upheld a condition of probation prohibiting contact with any member of the child victim's family, although this de facto prohibited the defendant from contacting his ...

In re Marriage of RE

... 12 GR 22, the second relevant court rule, is specific to records in family law cases. Under ... [18] GR 15 is the general rule, and GR 22 adds specific provisions for family law cases. The rules do not conflict, and both apply here. ¶ 14 ...

Grundy v. Brack Family Trust

... FAMILY TRUST, Calvin Brack and Joyce M. Brack, Trustees, Appellants/Cross Respondents. No. 37251-7-II. Court of Appeals of Washington, Division 2. August 11, 2009. 620 Alexander Weal Mackie, Eric S. Merrifield, Perkins Coie LLP, J. Christopher Baird, Attorney at Law, ...