Family is one of the most important things in our lives. When we are facing a divorce, our whole world drastically changes. Experiencing such great deal of stress it is essential to have someone who could assist you in shifting the focus from your immediate difficulties to the steps you need to take toward a more stable future.
Our attorney, Julia Khorun, will not only provide you a legal advice but also help to recognize your both short-term and long-terms goals and develop a positive, efficient strategy.
Our areas of specialty include:
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Divorce
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Legal separation
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Child custody and adoption
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Domestic partnerships
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International family law
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Parenting plan modifications
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Prenuptial, postnuptial and cohabitation agreements
We will protect your rights and zealously represent your best interests during negotiations, in mediation or during the trial.
One of our main objectives is to minimize the impact of the legal process on your important personal relationships, so that at the end you not only achieve your immediate legal goals but also maintain healthy relationships with your children and other family members.
We offer a free half-hour consultation, during which Julia will assess your case, explain you the options and provide you with an opinion of the possible outcomes. She takes a rational approach to every issue, taking into consideration a necessity to save your money, time, aggravation, and maintain your important relationships.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How long does it take to get a divorce?
If divorce is uncontested, then it will take at least 90 days from start to finish because under the state law a 90-days cooling off period is required.
If there are questions of how to divide the money, real property and other assents or how to resolve issues with children and child support and the parents cannot agree on those questions, then the divorce might take as long as a year or more. Sometimes the final resolution is achieved in trial.
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How much does it cost?
It is unfortunate, but there is no definite amount of how much a divorce might cost. At the least it will cost you a $280.00 filing fee with the superior court for an uncontested dissolution of marriage and a couple of missed days at work for court appearance.
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Does the court split our stuff 50/50?
Courts in Washington State divide property in a “fair and equitable” manner, which means that they take into consideration all facts of your case. For example, child support, earning capacities of each person, and others.
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How is child support calculated?
In Washington State the Legislature created a Child Support Schedule and Economic Table that is used for calculation of the child support. That table is based on the number and ages of the children and total net incomes of the parties. At the same time, when determining child support, the court also takes into consideration other factors to make it fair and reasonable.
Child Support Schedule can be found
here. It is a good example of the information the court considers when determining the amount of child support.
You can find the Economic Table
here. Currently the Legislature is reconsidering the table.
The new law can be found here
Additional information on child support can be located
here.
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Should I hire a divorce attorney?
If you and your partner agree on how to divide the property, child support and parenting plan, then you might consider not hiring an attorney. In such cases, it is a good idea to work with Family Law Facilitators that could be found at most counties.
In all other more complex situations, it is best to hire an attorney to represent your interests.
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My spouse hired an attorney, can that attorney represent both of us?
No, an attorney cannot represent you and your spouse in the same divorce case. Most likely you and your spouse have different goals. As an attorney is not supposed to make a determination on your case, s/he cannot represent both of you at the same time.
Moreover, under Rules of Professional Responsibility an attorney should not represent clients with opposing or conflicting interests. If s/he does so, he could be disbarred or his/her license might be suspended or revoked.
