Navigating Divorce
We know that this is a difficult time for our clients. Emotions may be high; you may be frustrated with the process or might not even know where to start. When coming to our office, we begin by learning everything we can about you, your family, and your case. We listen carefully to each detail; hear what you would like to have happen and we move with you toward that goal.
Adoption
Adopting a child is a very personal decision. It is also a wonderful way to grow your family. There are legal requirements to adopting a child in Washington and there are several required steps to ensure the proper legal forms are filed after an adoption is complete.
We can help provide you with accurate information to ensure that you have a complete understanding of all of the options which may be available to you. Once we have agreed upon the best option for your family, we can help you with the administrative and legal issues until the adoption is final.
As the options for adoption are unique to each family,
working with an adoption attorney from the Law Offices of Carlee K. Bliss can help ensure the process goes smoothly.
Child Support
Both parents are responsible for ensuring the financial future of their children. We have experience helping parents understand how child support is calculated as well as helping modify existing child support orders, if the circumstances warrant.
In many cases involving children, a parent whom the child lives with the majority of the time is the parent who receives support payments. Although this is common, it is not always the case. Sometimes the parent who has the child the majority of the time is the parent who makes support payments to the other parent. Working with an experienced attorney with experience in child support matters will help determine which parent should be paying support for the child.
We can also provide assistance when the parent who is obligated to pay support, is not making payments or otherwise not following the court order. If you are facing challenges with child support issues, contact the Law Office of Carlee K. Bliss today for help.
Divorce
Every divorce is unique because every family is unique. There are several complex issues surrounding a divorce. Once a couple has determined their marriage should be dissolved, several decisions must be made. Depending on your circumstances, a divorce may need to address custody, parenting time (visitation), child support, spousal support (alimony), or the division of property (property division) or debts in which either party has an interest. These may only be the beginning of issues which must be addressed in your case.
At the Law Office of Carlee K. Bliss, we understand that every divorce must be handled carefully and that we have to customize a divorce strategy that fits the specific needs of our clients. Whether your situation is an amicable divorce or a very contentious one, we can help.
We understand how emotionally charged all of these issues can be and we will work hard to make sure that your concerns are addressed.
The Law Offices of Carlee K. Bliss proudly serves Cowlitz County.
Parenting Plan
Creating a parenting plan to ensure that visitation schedules, vacation schedules, and school schedules are taken into consideration can be challenging. It becomes more difficult when one parent may not be in the best position to care for the child at any given moment.
Parenting plans may need to include information including educational preferences, medical preferences, or childcare requirements for after-school care. Coming up with a parenting plan that is in the best interest of the child is the goal. In some cases, these plans may need modifying as a child ages or becomes more involved in extra curricular activities. In other cases, parents may be in a drastically different situation than they were when the initial parenting plan was filed.
We understand that not every situation is amicable and parenting plans can be challenging to work out. If parents cannot agree on a parenting plan, the court will make these decisions on your behalf taking into consideration the best interest of your child. A court-ordered plan may not be favorable to either parent so there are some benefits to reaching a mutual agreement. In any scenario, the Law Office of Carlee K. Bliss will help you work out a parenting plan that works best for your children. We will take the time to listen to your concerns and help you create a plan that helps attain your goals.
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