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Karim A. Hamir
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The Cowlitz Law Group
111 W Columbia Way Suite 246 Vancouver, WA 98660» view map
Divorce & Family Law
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The Cowlitz Law Group PLLC is a successful practice that is built upon providing its clients with personal service, measurable results that meet or exceed expectations.

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  Attorney at Law - WA, 2003
  Western Michigan University J.D.
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Includes: Collaborative Law, Domestic Violence & Neglect, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements

Barry Joseph Dahl

Family Law, State Government

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Nicole Marie Tideman

Federal, Labor Law, Employment Discrimination, Family Law

Status: Licensed: 13 Years

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Longview, WA 98632

Robert Harold Falkenstein

Family Law, Adoption, Divorce & Family Law

Status: Licensed: 53 Years

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1624 25Th Ave, Longview, WA 98632

G Alex Styve

Lawsuit, Lawsuit & Dispute, Family Law, Car Accident

Status: Licensed: 46 Years

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165 Monticello Dr, Longview, WA 98632

Chad R Zandi

Family Law, Divorce & Family Law

Status: Licensed: 19 Years

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Longview, WA 98632

Eleanor Marie Couto

Landlord-Tenant, Real Estate, Federal, Family Law

Status: Licensed: 35 Years

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871 11Th Ave, Longview, WA 98632

Brian L. Berkenmeier

Landlord-Tenant, Traffic, Family Law, Criminal

Status: Licensed: 34 Years

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1605 Fir St, Longview, WA 98632

Andra R Blondin

Real Estate, Wills & Probate, Trusts, Family Law

Status: Licensed: 27 Years

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1315 14Th Ave, Longview, WA 98632

Timothy R South

Landlord-Tenant, Traffic, Family Law, Elder Law

Status: Licensed: 29 Years

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1265 14Th Ave, Longview, WA 98632

Heidi L. Heywood

Estate Planning, Estate, Family Law, Criminal

Status: Licensed: 30 Years

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LEGAL TERMS

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE

An order from a judge that directs a party to come to court and convince the judge why she shouldn't grant an action proposed by the other side or by the judge ... (more...)

An order from a judge that directs a party to come to court and convince the judge why she shouldn't grant an action proposed by the other side or by the judge on her own (sua sponte). For example, in a divorce, at the request of one parent a judge might issue an order directing the other parent to appear in court on a particular date and time to show cause why the first parent should not be given sole physical custody of the children. Although it would seem that the person receiving an order to show cause is at a procedural disadvantage--she, after all, is the one who is told to come up with a convincing reason why the judge shouldn't order something--both sides normally have an equal chance to convince the judge to rule in their favor.

OPEN ADOPTION

An adoption in which there is some degree of contact between the birthparents and the adoptive parents and sometimes with the child as well. As opposed to most ... (more...)

An adoption in which there is some degree of contact between the birthparents and the adoptive parents and sometimes with the child as well. As opposed to most adoptions in which birth and adoption records are sealed by court order, open adoptions allow the parties to decide how much contact the adoptive family and the birthparents will have.

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.

IRREMEDIABLE OR IRRETRIEVABLE BREAKDOWN

The situation that occurs in a marriage when one spouse refuses to live with the other and will not work toward reconciliation. In a number of states, irremedia... (more...)

The situation that occurs in a marriage when one spouse refuses to live with the other and will not work toward reconciliation. In a number of states, irremediable breakdown is the accepted ground for a no-fault divorce. As a practical matter, courts seldom, if ever, inquire into whether the marriage has actually broken down, and routinely grant a divorce as long as the party seeking the divorce says the marriage has fallen apart. Compare incompatibility; irreconcilable differences.

QMSCO

See Qualified Medical Child Support Order.

SEPARATE PROPERTY

In community property states, property owned and controlled entirely by one spouse in a marriage. At divorce, separate property is not divided under the state's... (more...)

In community property states, property owned and controlled entirely by one spouse in a marriage. At divorce, separate property is not divided under the state's property division laws, but is kept by the spouse who owns it. Separate property includes all property that a spouse obtained before marriage, through inheritance or as a gift. It also includes any property that is traceable to separate property -- for example, cash from the sale of a vintage car owned by one spouse before marriage-and any property that the spouses agree is separate property. Compare community property and equitable distribution.

CONSUMMATION

The actualization of a marriage. Sexual intercourse is required to 'consummate' a marriage. Failure to do so is grounds for divorce or annulment.

MINOR

In most states, any person under 18 years of age. All minors must be under the care of a competent adult (parent or guardian) unless they are 'emancipated'--in ... (more...)

In most states, any person under 18 years of age. All minors must be under the care of a competent adult (parent or guardian) unless they are 'emancipated'--in the military, married or living independently with court permission. Property left to a minor must be handled by an adult until the minor becomes an adult under the laws of the state where he or she lives.

SHARED CUSTODY

See joint custody.

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. Â¶ 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, ...

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Barry Joseph Dahl

Nicole Marie Tideman

Robert Harold Falkenstein

G Alex Styve

Chad R Zandi

Eleanor Marie Couto

Brian L. Berkenmeier

Andra R Blondin

Timothy R South

Heidi L. Heywood

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LEGAL TERMS

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE

OPEN ADOPTION

EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION

IRREMEDIABLE OR IRRETRIEVABLE BREAKDOWN

QMSCO

SEPARATE PROPERTY

CONSUMMATION

MINOR

SHARED CUSTODY

SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

State v. Warren

In re Marriage of RE

Grundy v. Brack Family Trust

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