Spokane Divorce and Family Law Attorneys

Many clients believe a divorce can be finalized in a month. Washington requires a minimum of 90 days, and the clock starts on the date the petition is served on the other spouse, not the day you decide to file the petition for divorce. We help you start the clock as early as the facts allow.

Washington uses parenting plans, not "custody," and the difference matters. A plan specifies residential schedules down to the day, decision-making authority on health and education, and the process for resolving disputes. We design plans you can actually live with for ten years, not just sign at the courthouse.

Washington is a community-property state. Income earned during the marriage, including retirement contributions, business growth, and stock options, is generally divided equitably. Assets you brought in often stay separate, but mixing them in a joint account can change that. The earlier we look at your finances, the better we can protect what's yours.

Temporary orders for parenting time, child support, exclusive use of the home, and protection orders are decided in the first weeks after filing. The status quo set in those early weeks often becomes the long-term baseline. Move fast, and move intentionally.

Have a question we didn't cover? Our Divorce FAQ answers the questions Spokane clients ask most often.