A divorce is a huge life change and can have far-reaching impacts. If you’re facing a divorce in the Riverside area of Spokane, WA, an experienced divorce lawyer can help protect your interests during the legal process.
Twyford Law Office has a team of skilled family law attorneys ready to help you navigate your divorce. Contact our office in Spokane to discuss your case.
Our firm was founded in 1991, and our Spokane divorce lawyers have 33 years of combined legal experience. Attorneys on our team have been recognized both nationally and locally for their exceptional legal work.
When you hire a Riverside divorce attorney from Twyford Law Office, we’ll advocate for your best interests from start to finish. This may include:
Contact our office in Spokane, Washington, to learn more about how we will help with your divorce or other family law matter.
Downtown Spokane is often referred to as Riverside, which is named for its location alongside the Spokane Falls that cascade through the area.
Riverside is the retail, cultural, historic, business, and entertainment center of the city. Some attractions in the area are Riverfront Park, Fox Theater, and the Davenport Hotel. The neighborhood also hosts many events throughout the year, including Spokefest and the Spokane Lilac Festival.
Twyford Law Office is located on the right at 430 W Indiana Ave, Spokane, WA 99205. Call us at (509) 327 0777 to schedule your free case evaluation. Our family law attorneys are here to help you fight for the compensation you deserve.
At Twyford Family Law Office, we handle many family law matters, including:
If you’ve decided to permanently separate from your spouse, you will most likely get a divorce. This involves dividing legal assets and debts and making decisions about child custody, child support, and spousal support. Our Riverside divorce attorneys can guide you through this process.
Child custody concerns the care of any minor children, where they will live, and when they will spend time with each parent. The parents can reach an agreement on their own or, if that fails, the court can make those decisions. Courts must consider the best interests of the children when making any decisions for the parties.
Each parent must financially provide for their children. Often, the non-custodial parent will pay child support to the custodial parent. The court will consider the parents’ financial resources and the children’s needs to determine child support.
Once a divorce is final, the agreement or parenting plan usually cannot be modified without the court’s permission. Our Riverside divorce lawyers can assist you with modifying the terms of your child support, child custody, or other matters.
Your property will be divided during a divorce. Courts in Washington State are supposed to divide property in a way that is equitable to both parties, but property division can be very contentious.
To file for divorce in Washington, you must be a resident of Washington State or married to someone who is. Members of the military stationed in Washington and their spouses can also apply for divorce in Washington.
Washington is a no-fault state, and the only grounds for divorce are that the marriage is “irretrievably broken.”
Washington is a community property state, so most property acquired during the marriage will be split 50/50 by default. Inheritances or gifts to only one spouse during the marriage are considered separate property, as is property owned by one spouse before the marriage.
The income and debts of either spouse acquired during the marriage are community property that will be split equally.
In Washington, custody can be joint custody or sole custody after a divorce. The parents can reach a custody agreement or, if they cannot agree, a court will decide after a hearing on the matter.
Washington courts decide custody based on the child’s best interests. This may include considerations of where the parents live, the parents’ health and stability, and any history of abuse. As a baseline, courts assume it’s in a child’s best interests to have frequent contact with both parents unless shown otherwise.
A divorce can be life-changing, and it’s critical that your interests are advocated for effectively. Our knowledgeable and compassionate Riverside divorce attorneys are here to help.
Contact Twyford Law Group today to schedule a free consultation and discuss your case.
We serve in different neighborhoods throughout Washington, including:
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Our Seattle Office
814 Second Avenue 515,
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 590-7085
Our Spokane Office
430 W Indiana Ave,
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 327 0777
Our Bellevue Office
1408 140th Place NE, Suite 400,
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 517 3350.
