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A strong and clear parenting plan is key to ensuring a smooth relationship during divorce proceedings, or after the case is finalized. It is crucial to ensuring that the arrangements are in the children’s best interests.
Should circumstances arise where you need a modification to your parenting plan, our family law attorneys can help you navigate the different options and remedies. These could include changes to primary parent appointment, residential time, holiday schedules, and more.
Child Support
Circumstances may change after a settlement for child custody or child support is reached. Fortunately, our experienced family law attorneys can assist you in adjusting your post-decree orders.
Issues often arise after the court enters a final parenting plan. Changes might be necessary to better fit the children’s best interests. We can help you identify those changes and what needs to happen to accomplish those revisions.
The statutes relating to child support orders allow for modifications in cases where one of the parties loses employment or finds more lucrative employment. In extreme cases, our clients have the right to a contempt hearing if the other party fails to follow the parenting plan or pay court-ordered child support.
If you feel that you need to modify your child support, please contact our office in Everett to schedule a consultation.
Custody
Lawsuits involving child custody can be a difficult and complex case, whether it involves a dissolution or unmarried parents. It is important to hire a child custody lawyer who is well-versed with the laws and can protect your rights during a difficult time.
At Tuohy Minor Kruse, we realize that your children must be protected, as any proceeding will have large impacts on their current and future well-being. Our child custody lawyers will help you with parenting plans, child support orders, or any modifications needed to produce the best arrangement for your children. Safety of your children is our priority.
Third-Party Custody
If you have become the primary caregiver for a child or children and can show cause for legally replacing the natural parent(s), it is possible to file for third-party custody under Washington State law. Our attorneys will vigorously press your case in court to illustrate why the child should be formally placed in your care. Find more information on our Adoptions page.