Parenting Plans and Child Support Lawyer
When you have a child with someone, the law connects you to that person until your child becomes an adult. When you get divorced or split up, there are important issues to decide regarding who cares for the child and when. In Washington, family courts make these decisions based on what is in the best interests of the child. At my firm, I help clients work toward an arrangement that best suits their needs. Contact Matthew I. Cooper, Attorney at Law, by e-mail or call my Bellevue office at 425-467-1999 to schedule a free, 30-minute consultation.
Making Important Decisions
Your parenting plan will help define your rights and responsibilities as a parent. Where will your child go to school or church? Will your child get braces or contact lenses? Who gets to make decisions about after school activities? Where will your child be on birthdays and holidays? A parenting plan will affect you and your child for as long as it is in place. I can help you craft a parenting plan that reflects your wishes. The importance of the decisions you make now cannot be underestimated.
In some locations, such as King County, parents must attempt to resolve these issues in mediation before they may be tried. I can help you prepare for your settlement conference to ensure that your wishes are reflected in any proposed agreement. If mediation does not result in an acceptable agreement, I am a skilled litigator who can fight for you in family court.
Related Issues
In addition to custody plans, I help clients with child support, property division and modification of existing parenting plans. As an experienced Bellevue child custody attorney, I know the process and the people who will be involved in deciding these important issues. I have a network of professionals I work with to help our clients present the best possible case to achieve their goals. I have a lot of experience with Parenting Evaluators and Guardians ad Litem who investigate custody issues and prepare reports in disputed cases.
Whatever issues arise regarding your parental rights, I will be there for you to give you the strong, professional legal guidance you need. Call 425-467-1999 or contact me online today.