Divorce Lawyers in Washington
Seattle ~ Tacoma ~ Everett
The Law Offices of Jason S. Newcombe
(206) 624-3644 ~ Seattle
(253) 624-2828 ~ Tacoma
(425) 953-4337 ~ Everett
Washington Divorce Lawyers.
Experienced, Aggressive, and Affordable Representation.
Washington's divorce laws are complicated. especially when it comes to children and dividing assets built up over a number of year. Often, they're also frustrating and confusing. What may seem obvious or simply a matter of common sense may not be how our courts view the issue. Our divorce attorneys are here to help.
A good divorce lawyer can help you navigate this minefield by setting clear goals at the onset of your case and aggressively pursuing them. Most divorce cases are successfully resolved through an artful blend of skillful lawyering and hard-nosed negotiations. A good divorce attorney knows when an issue is worth fighting over and how a court is likely to view it based on Washington law and the specific facts and circumstances of your case.
A good divorce attorney also isn't afraid to tell you the truth, even when he or she knows it's not what you want to hear. In our opinion, millions and millions of dollars are wasted every year fighting over issues that have no business ever going to court. Most cases involve some hearings, especially at their onset when the parties are emotionally-charged and unable to agree on the temporary orders that will be in place while their case is pending.
In general, however, it our opinion most cases should be settled without going through a full blown trial. Still, if your case requires it, we will aggressively defend, you, your children and your property.
Here's our motto on divorce litigation.
"When it's time to dance, you dance. When it's time to fight, you fight. When it's time to go to court, you carpet bomb first and then look for survivors."
A divorce trial is by nature an adversarial process, and we have learned over the years that most cases are best resolved thoroughly analyzing your case from the onset and engaging in pragmatic negotiations. We start every case by listening closely to our client and assisting them in developing a set of achievable goals. We then chart a specific path based on what our clients tell us is more important to them.
The scars of a divorce trial often last for many years, if not a lifetime. And, if there are children involved, they often suffer the most. Additionally, divorce trials typically run a minimum of $10,000 to $20,000 per party, depending on the specific facts and circumstances involved. And, to be perfectly honest, if your goal is simply to punish your spouse, we're probably not the right firm for you.
You know what's best for you and your children.
You and your spouse know yourselves and your family better than anyone else on the planet. If you go to trial, you will be entrusting your property and your children to someone who barely knows you, your spouse, or your children. Now, having said that, some cases simply have to be tried. I mean, there are some people that you just can't reach, no matter how reasonably you try. In which case, we will bring it.
Unless there is truly some emergency, however, charging off to court is rarely our first recommendation. It's typically the last resort. Our divorce attorneys are committed to helping you through this long and difficult process. Many of our divorce cases take over a year to fully resolve. A lot truly depends on you and your spouse. What are each of you hoping to achieve? How realistic are your expectations?
Our top priority is work with you in identifying and achieving concrete goals based on the priorities that you tell us are most important to you and your children. We know and fully understand that every client and every case is unique. There is no one size fits all when it come to legal strategy in a divorce or family law case.
We know full well that you are entrusting us with some of the most difficult and most important issues that you may ever face. We also believe that our knowledge, experience, and perspective are factors that set our divorce lawyers apart from other Washington divorce attorneys.
Here' are our promise to you. We will use our knowledge, skills, and experience to achieve the goals you have identified to us as the most important to you. The simple truth is that there are often a number of ways to achieve a successfully resolve most divorce and family law matters. And, over the years we have learned that it is often a pragmatic blend of artful negotiation and strategic litigation that yields the best results.
Our divorce lawyers have years of experience in the trenches. If you live in Seattle, Tacoma, or Everett and have either been served with paperwork or are contemplating filing for divorce, we invite you to call our offices to learn more about how we can help. At a minimum, we can review your case in detail and explain your legal rights and options. You can then make and informed decision about how best to proceed.
(206) 624-3644 ~ Seattle
(253) 624-2828 ~ Tacoma
(425) 953-4337 ~ Everett