Family Law

• Divorce
• Child Support
  Affidavit of Service must be signed showing what documents were served and to whom. From the day of being served, most counties require the couple wait a minimum of 92 days before they can proceed to the next step in the divorce process. This also is under the assumption that within the 92 days both you and your partner come to an agreement. This means all Parenting issues, Child Support/Custody, Division of Assets and Liabilities.
• Child Custody and Visitation
  The State of Washington Courts use many standard forms which are required when filing for a Legal Action. This is most evident when dealing with a Divorce/Dissolution, Child Custody/Paternity Action, or a Third Party Custody Case. In most dissolutions cases with children you must file about 12 legal forms to address the needs to bring the case. These forms include, a Summons, a Petition for Dissolution, a Parenting Plan, which sets forth whom will be the Custodial parent and what visitation is being proposed for the other parent. Also included would be a Stat Sheet, a Confidential Information Sheet, a Case Cover sheet, and an affidavit of service of all of the information. These documents and often many more the courts will require the parties to have when divorcing.
• Paternity
• Spousal Support
  There are many other deductions from Gross Income, such as Pension Plan payments, State Industrial Insurance, Union dues, Spousal maintenance paid, Normal business expenses. The Court uses the combined monthly income of the parties and the age of the children to determine what child Support is needed, then divides it according to the percentage of the combine income that each party makes in the relationship based upon the Economic Table issued by the State. The percentages of the total is very important as it will be used also to divide the amount of daycare incurred by the parties, the health Insurance expense for the children only, transportation expense, and sometimes the proportionate shares of payment of the Guardian ad Litem in the case, and uninsured health care. The amount of Child Support paid and the net incomes together with the Need, Financial Declarations, length of marriage are used to determine if Spousal Maintenance is paid and if so how much. That is another topic altogether.

Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
  In the context of criminal law, the question is asked if I have not been charged with a crime should I consult with an attorney?
• DUI/DWI
  Over 28 years of being a DUI defense Attorney in Marysville, WA. We know how to win and help you get back on your feet. Best DUI defense lawyer in the County. We work with you to
• Traffic Violations
  Yes even speeding tickets. Should someone with 20 speeding tickets get the same results as somebody with none? How about somebody with several felonies? What happens if the felonies are from a long time ago, the prosecutor considers every detail as all they ever see is the report which includes all past criminal and traffic history.
• Theft
• Misdemeanors
  Reckless Driving is a crime in Washington State. It is a gross-misdemeanor and is punishable with up to 365 days in jail and a fine of up to $5,000. If convicted, reckless driving leads to an automatic license suspension of 30 days. You will also need to provide the State with evidence of SR-22 insurance filing for 3 years.
• Drug Crimes
  Possession of 40 grams or less of marijuana and possession of Drug Paraphernalia in Washington State are misdemeanors. They are punishable by a maximum of 90 days in jail and a $1,000.00 fine. Both of these have a mandatory minimum required sentence of 1 day in jail and a $250.00 fine for first offenses. For people under the age 21 convicted of possession of less than 40 grams of marijuana there is an additional penalty of a 1 year driver's license revocation.
• Assault
• Shoplifting
• Restraining Order
  A Motion is usually filed which sets forth what is being requested. These can include Restraining Orders, division of debts, a Temporary Parenting Plan, requesting a Guardian ad Litem is appointed in a contested custody case, use of property pending finalization, or moving one party out of the home. Declarations are needed to give the Court evidence on why it should grant you the relief that you are requesting. This is your only time and your only way to testify under penalty of perjury to the court for this temporary hearing. These Declarations can and should be complete with attached exhibits supporting your position. In many cases there are 4-7 Declarations done. This is especially true in contested custody, or when there are allegations of Domestic Violence. Also included in the initial documents is a Child Support Order proposed, as well as Child Support Worksheets.

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
  Local Probate attorney in Marysville WA, specializing in Estate Planning and Family law, working with all of Snohomish County, Skagit County, Island County and Everett WA. Proven track record with Local probate cases, Family Law, & Estate Planning. Brian is the best probate attorney Skagit County has to offer. He is known as the best family law, probate attorney, and top divorce lawyer in Snohomish County- Over 28 years of being an affordable probate attorney, and lawyer for estate planning, wills, and trusts. We work with grandparent custody rights in Washington.
• Wills
  Estate planning is an arrangement where assets are transferred to those you care for following a death. Some of the benefits of estate planning include using a last will and testament to specify gifts for family members and loved ones after your death. However, if arrangements are not made, the government can decide what happens to an estate, one's possessions, property and money. This is why estate planning is so crucial and important for a family.
• Trusts
  A trust is a legal arrangement in which a person (called a “trustee”) manages and controls property given by another person (called a “grantor,” or sometimes a “trustor”) for the benefit of a third person (called a “beneficiary”). There are many different kinds of trusts and many different uses for them. Lets discuss one kind of trust called a “living trust”.
• Power of Attorney
  If you do not already have a Will; we provide single Wills, couple’s Wills, and Power of Attorney at a very reasonable cost. We highly suggest you look around or Call us at 360-659-9210 to begin the process.
• Probate
  Probate law, wills, estate planning, and trusts need an attorney that for more than 28 years, has been the best probate attorney in Snohomish and Skagit County. We are located in Marysville WA, and work with Snohomish County, Skagit County, Island County and Everett WA. From transfer of power of attorney to paperwork related to wills, trusts, probate and estate planning, we make everything easier for you.