Divorce/Dissolution of Marriage

Custody/Parenting

When parents have a dispute regarding time with their child or children, whether it be in the context of a dissolution of marriage or a paternity action, the court will adopt a parenting plan which sets up a schedule for both parents. Gregory L. Davies has been assisting parents in setting up parenting plans or custody orders since 1980. If you are having difficulty in setting up a parenting schedule please contact our office and set up an appointment to discuss your concerns with Mr. Davies. Our phone number is 425-259-2755. Our e-mail address is gdavieslaw@gregorydavieslaw.com

Child Support

Child support is required to be established in all dissolution of marriage cases with children. Washington law requires both parents to financially support their children..Gregory L. Davies has been assisting parents in setting up child support since 1980. If you need to explore the setting of child support please contact our office and set up an appointment to discuss your matter with Mr. Davies. Our phone number is 425-259-2755. Our e-mail address is gdavieslaw@gregorydavieslaw.com

Maintenance/Spousal Support/Alimony

Depending on the circumstances of a case, the court may award spousal maintenance to an economically disadvantaged spouse so the disadvantaged spouse can support him or herself during and after the dissolution of marriage..Gregory L. Davies has been assisting parties in setting up maintenance provisions since 1980. If you need explore your options regarding maintenance of spouse please contact our office and set up an appointment to discuss your matter with Mr. Davies. Our phone number is 425-259-2755. Our e-mail address is gdavieslaw@gregorydavieslaw.com

Property/Debt Division

Property and debt division is to be fair and equitable. This does not always mean an equal split. Gregory L. Davies has been assisting parties in dealing with property and debt divisions since 1980. If you need explore your options regarding property and debt division please contact our office and set up an appointment to discuss your matter with Mr. Davies. Our phone number is 425-259-2755. Our e-mail address is gdavieslaw@gregorydavieslaw.com

Relocation

Relocation of a child or children away from a non-custodial parent is one of the most difficult matters facing clients and the courts. There must be a weighing of the "right" of a custodial parent to relocate with the child(ren) against the "rights" of the non-custodial parent to have regular and meaningful contact with the child(ren). Gregory L. Davies has been assisting parties with relocation matters since 1980. If you need explore your options regarding relocation of a child please contact our office and set up an appointment to discuss your matter with Mr. Davies. Our phone number is 425-259-2755. Our e-mail address is gdavieslaw@gregorydavieslaw.com

Modifications of Parenting Plans & Child Support

Parenting plans and child support orders are modifiable. Parenting plans are modifiable until a child turns eighteen(18) years of age. Child support orders are generally modifiable until a child turns eighteen (18) years of age or graduates from high school, which ever occurs last. Gregory L. Davies has been assisting in modifications of parenting plans and child support orders since 1980. If you need to have a parenting plan or child support order reviewed and modified please contact our office and set up an appointment to discuss your matter with Mr. Davies. Our phone number is 425-259-2755. Our e-mail address is gdavieslaw@gregorydavieslaw.com

Paternity

Paternity actions can arise when non-married individuals have a child or children. The legal parentage, custody, visitation and child support matters for these children born to unmarried parents must be established.. Gregory L. Davies has been assisting parties in paternity actions since 1980. If you need to have a paternity matter you would like to discuss please contact our office and set up an appointment to discuss your matter with Mr. Davies. Our phone number is 425-259-2755. Our e-mail address is gdavieslaw@gregorydavieslaw.com

Non-Parental Custody

Non-parental custody actions are where non-parents seek the custody of a child or children from "unfit parents." This generally occurs when the parents are abusing substances to the point where they cannot properly care for their child or children. A non-parent, typically a grandparent, will seek the custody of the child or children. Gregory L. Davies has been assisting parties in non-parental or third party custody matters since 1980. If you are considering a non-parental custody action please contact our office and set up an appointment to discuss your matter with Mr. Davies. Our phone number is 425-259-2755. Our e-mail address is gdavieslaw@gregorydavieslaw.com.

Adoption

Bankruptcy

Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney

Wills and trusts are legal documents that direct how one person wants their estate to be distributed upon their death. A power of attorney is a legal document that grants to another person the legal authority to act on behalf of another. A guardianship is a legal procedure to grant legal authority over an incapacitated person. Gregory L. Davies has been assisting parties in the preparation of Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney and Guardianships since 1980. If you are considering having your Will, Trust or Power of Attorney prepared or a Guardianship established please contact our office and set up an appointment to discuss your matter with Mr. Davies. Our phone number is 425-259-2755. Our e-mail address is gdavieslaw@gregorydavieslaw.com.

Probate of Estates

Probate is the legal process for transferring property when an owner dies. This court-supervised procedure is used to validate a Will and determine ownership of a deceased person's estate. Probate proceedings are intended to provide an orderly transfer of property while protecting those who might have an interest in the property, including beneficiaries, heirs, creditors, and taxing authorities. Gregory L. Davies has been assisting parties in probating estates since 1980. If you would like to discuss the probate of an estate please contact our office and set up an appointment to discuss your matter with Mr. Davies. Our phone number is 425-259-2755. Our e-mail address is gdavieslaw@gregorydavieslaw.com

Personal Injury

Arbitration & Mediation

Arbitration and mediation are generally non-judicial procedures to resolve disputes between parties. Advantages to arbitration and mediation, as compared with court, are relative quickness to get a resolution and the lower costs. Gregory L. Davies has been an arbitrator and mediator since 1987. If you would like to discuss either setting up an arbitration or mediation with Mr. Davies. Our phone number is 425-259-2755. Our e-mail address is gdavieslaw@gregorydavieslaw.com