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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.

Yes, Washington is a community property state. Learn how courts divide marital assets and debts in a Spokane divorce and what that…

June 15, 2026

Divorce costs in Washington range from a few hundred dollars to tens of thousands depending on complexity. Learn what drives the cost…

June 13, 2026

Washington law sets a 90-day minimum, but how long your divorce actually takes depends on one thing more than any other: how…

June 4, 2026

Washington courts don't award "custody" in the traditional sense. Instead, they enter a Parenting Plan. Here's what that document does and how…

May 26, 2026

A first DUI arrest actually starts two separate cases at once — and one of them has a deadline that can pass…

May 17, 2026

Washington uses a statewide formula based on both parents' incomes. Understanding how the numbers are built helps you make sure your order…