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Clear, practical guidance on family law, divorce, custody, and the legal questions Spokane families face.

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Defending the rights of the accused in Spokane and Eastern Washington.

Washington DUI law, penalties, and how these cases are defended.

Guidance on divorce, custody, support, and the family law matters Spokane families face.

Parenting plans, residential schedules, and how custody works in Washington.

How Washington establishes, calculates, and modifies child support.

What to expect from the divorce process in Washington State.

A parenting plan is a court-ordered document that governs where your child lives and how decisions are made. Learn how it works…

July 9, 2026

Learn the difference between legal and physical custody in Washington State, how courts decide each, and what to expect in Spokane County…

July 8, 2026

Washington is a community property state. Learn how courts divide the family home in a Spokane divorce — buyouts, sales, and what…

July 6, 2026

Arrested in Spokane, WA? Learn the critical steps to protect your rights — from your first words to police to hiring a…

June 24, 2026

Washington courts decide child custody based on the best interests of the child. Learn how parenting plans work, what judges consider, and…

June 24, 2026

Not sure if you need a will in Washington? Learn what happens without one, who really needs one, and why Spokane residents…