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20 Jan, 2023 by Mandeep
Highly Recommended Attorney. I wish I Could Give her More than 5 Stars. Christina and her assistant Annelise are amazing. I cannot thank her enough for working with us on our case. She is professional, intelligent, Accurate and a great person to work with. She is extremely knowledgeable. Finding a lawyer who understands and has the best interests for our children is a fortune. We got Christina’s services for stepparent adoption case. It was a complicated and long case in which she walked us through each step and helped us. Throughout the process she was calm and reassuring even we had so many Questions to ask but she never overlooked them. She cleared every single doubt in our mind. I would whole-heartedly recommend her as your attorney if you are going through a rough patch in life and need some professional advice. She is honest and up-front about her fees and works with full transparency. Thank you so much again for your hard work!!!
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30 Dec, 2020 by Jt
We went through adoption with her. It is stressful time and lot going on with kids and parents. She put everyone to ease and helped, guided very well entire process, which lead to successful completion. I would highly recommend to utilize her expertise and experience for adoption in south sound area. Thank You Christina.
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03 Oct, 2020 by David
Right away we felt comfortable with Christina. She showed genuine care and compassion in our unborn infant adoption case. We took the plunge and hired her. Christina walked us through the process, advised us to avoid certain visitation legal pitfalls, was always responsive, and drew up all the necessary legal requirements for a complicated adoption. Her pricing was very reasonable. Everything went off without a hitch, we adopted our son without issue, and he's the light of our lives! Thank you, Christina.
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24 Mar, 2024 by Afawn72
Rachel Rolfs is the very best lawyer that I could have hoped for. She is attentive, direct and intuitive. Rachel does not waste time, kept me well informed and involved through a very difficult time. She will be highly recommended by me to anyone who needs a fierce attorney.
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28 Mar, 2017 by Denise
After meeting with Rachel one time I knew she was exactly who I was looking for to represent me in a collaborative divorce (already in progress). She is smart, frank and had a unique blend of mediation, litigation and collaborative law experience. Rachel quickly got up to speed and sustained momentum until the end. She was available in person, phone or email keeping me informed and was always prompt to reply.
Rachel is an expert at keeping things on track without making me feel rushed to make decisions. She could decipher what I was trying to say and assured me that there were no stupid questions. Divorce is an emotional experience which Rachel deftly handled. She didn’t spin me up or minimize my feelings but rather redirected me to stay focused and moving forward.
I truly appreciate Rachel and highly recommend her and her team.
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18 Oct, 2016 by Abe
Rachel helped me fix a messy custody (dis)agreement, made more complex by being a military family with both parties residing out of state. I sincerely wish I had utilized her during my actual divorce, and saved some of the headaches my previous counsel didn't consider.
She communicated clearly and consistently with me while I was overseas, and helped address areas I hadn't considered as potential conflicts. She put in long hours during mediation sessions with my Ex, assisting me with the best possible outcome without going to trial.
10/10, I highly recommend.
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27 Feb, 2017 by Sabrina
Dan Clare has been an absolute pleasure to work with! Dealing with most insurance companies is all great when you're paying your monthly premium. Things change drastically when you encounter a situation that requires them to provide you a return on your investment! After a recent car accident my life changed drastically. I was forced to take a leave of absence from work because the pain was interfering with my activities of daily living. I tried handling matters on my own with the insurance companies to no avail. That's where Dan Clare comes in to the picture. He rejected their laughable initial settlement offer, and worked diligently to get me the settlement I deserved. Dan kept me in the loop every step of the way. I would recommend Dan to anyone seeking an attorney with not only decades of experience, but also one with integrity, and outstanding professionalism! Thank you Dan for taking on, and resolving my accident/injury case! Sabrina
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02 Dec, 2016 by Scott
Dan showed empathy toward the challenges of divorce and mediation, and remained solidly on my side throughout all of the proceedings. He provided strong, intelligent, clear and honest counsel. During that very difficult time I always felt fully represented.
Now I can move forward, confident with a new life that allows my children to be well supported both emotionally and financially, thanks to a fair settlement due to the excellent work provided by Dan and the rest of the staff at Clare Law Firm.
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13 Jul, 2016 by Anonymous
Mr. Clare assisted me with my divorce. While the divorce was not contentious, his kind and compassionate advice made the process even simpler. I would highly recommend Mr. Clare for a family law situation.
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13 Nov, 2017 by Ed cunningham
Karol provided excellent assistance with the probate for my father’s estate. Very knowledgeable. Cost was very reasonable. Would definitely recommend her services
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12 Mar, 2013 by Robert
Karol is the most caring and responsive attorney I could have ever asked for. She called me every day to update on the progress of my case. She is a relentless investigator. She combed through past cases and poured over existing laws to make the strongest presentation of our case. I have referred her to family and friends and even people I met in passing who needed legal help---I trust and respect Karol that much. Karol was a godsend and excellent professional for my situation
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13 Mar, 2019 by Liz
Minta helped me with my child support modification. She was tough and fair. Even when the other side started to play games, she knew the law and moved forward. We won!
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13 Aug, 2024 by Ashlyn francisco-lum
I can't say enough good things about this team. We reached out to multiple Law offices after our auto accident and no one would help us till we contacted the team at Wattel & York. From the first call Mari Jo, Harley and Zach have taken care of every step. They've answered any questions or concerns we've had and worked with the insurance companies for us. Our accident was a year ago and they are still helping us get our daughters taken care of. I would recommend anyone needing their services to contact them.
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13 Aug, 2024 by Lock nation
I cannot recommend Wattel & York Attorneys at Law highly enough. From the very first consultation, I felt confident that I was in good hands. Zach and Mary Jo handled my personal injury case with the utmost professionalism and care. They were always available to answer my questions, kept me informed every step of the way, and worked tirelessly to achieve the best possible outcome for my situation.
Their expertise and dedication were evident throughout the entire process, and I am incredibly grateful for the successful resolution they secured for me. If you're looking for a law firm that truly cares about its clients and delivers outstanding results, visit Wattel & York!
Erica L.
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30 Jul, 2024 by Matt jones
Excellent Experience!
5.0 stars
Posted by Matt
July 30, 2024
I spoke with several lawyers before choosing Matthew. The others I spoke with told me I didn't have a case and even though I understood that and still wanted to move forward they didn't want to help me.
When I spoke with Matthew he listened to what I had to say and was willing to help me. He was very direct with me regarding my case which I appreciated. He quoted me a flat fee and was able to stick to the quoted cost. He represented me with my former employer and was able to negotiate a nice severance for me when others told me I had no chance.
He was timely in his communication and always kept me informed. I'd highly recommend him.
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13 Aug, 2024 by Ashlyn francisco-lum
I can't say enough good things about this team. We reached out to multiple Law offices after our auto accident and no one would help us till we contacted the team at Wattel & York. From the first call Mari Jo, Harley and Zach have taken care of every step. They've answered any questions or concerns we've had and worked with the insurance companies for us. Our accident was a year ago and they are still helping us get our daughters taken care of. I would recommend anyone needing their services to contact them.
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13 Aug, 2024 by Lock nation
I cannot recommend Wattel & York Attorneys at Law highly enough. From the very first consultation, I felt confident that I was in good hands. Zach and Mary Jo handled my personal injury case with the utmost professionalism and care. They were always available to answer my questions, kept me informed every step of the way, and worked tirelessly to achieve the best possible outcome for my situation.
Their expertise and dedication were evident throughout the entire process, and I am incredibly grateful for the successful resolution they secured for me. If you're looking for a law firm that truly cares about its clients and delivers outstanding results, visit Wattel & York!
Erica L.
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30 Jul, 2024 by Matt jones
Excellent Experience!
5.0 stars
Posted by Matt
July 30, 2024
I spoke with several lawyers before choosing Matthew. The others I spoke with told me I didn't have a case and even though I understood that and still wanted to move forward they didn't want to help me.
When I spoke with Matthew he listened to what I had to say and was willing to help me. He was very direct with me regarding my case which I appreciated. He quoted me a flat fee and was able to stick to the quoted cost. He represented me with my former employer and was able to negotiate a nice severance for me when others told me I had no chance.
He was timely in his communication and always kept me informed. I'd highly recommend him.
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04 May, 2024 by Alexander
Do not trust Stuart Morgan or his wife with any of your finances, they took advantage of my grandmother's money and left her with nothing.
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07 Jan, 2024 by Mike j
Stu Morgan and his team helped my 90 year old parent get out from underneath some heavy handed siblings. Stu is by far the most talented, fair and sincere attorney I’ve ever had the pleasure to work with. He is a powerful force when needed yet is equally comfortable slowing down to understand the needs (and worries) of an elderly client.
Billings were fair, results were above expectations and the total cost felt reasonable. I’m very glad he was on our side! I would hire him again in a second.
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21 Dec, 2023 by Chad konsak
One day we woke up and began a nice Saturday when there was a knock on our door and we were served. I can now say that we're free of that situation and owe it all to Stu and staff. If you find yourself in need of fair and quality representation call Selby Morgan & Born, PLLC. Stu was easy to talk to and we were able to easily follow along with the conversation. I could tell he knew how important the situation was for us and I think he gets it for his other clients as well. Thank you Stu! Thank you Amy!
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04 May, 2024 by Alexander
Do not trust Stuart Morgan or his wife with any of your finances, they took advantage of my grandmother's money and left her with nothing.
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07 Jan, 2024 by Mike j
Stu Morgan and his team helped my 90 year old parent get out from underneath some heavy handed siblings. Stu is by far the most talented, fair and sincere attorney I’ve ever had the pleasure to work with. He is a powerful force when needed yet is equally comfortable slowing down to understand the needs (and worries) of an elderly client.
Billings were fair, results were above expectations and the total cost felt reasonable. I’m very glad he was on our side! I would hire him again in a second.
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21 Dec, 2023 by Chad konsak
One day we woke up and began a nice Saturday when there was a knock on our door and we were served. I can now say that we're free of that situation and owe it all to Stu and staff. If you find yourself in need of fair and quality representation call Selby Morgan & Born, PLLC. Stu was easy to talk to and we were able to easily follow along with the conversation. I could tell he knew how important the situation was for us and I think he gets it for his other clients as well. Thank you Stu! Thank you Amy!
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06 Jun, 2017 by William
I have used Mr. Fisher in a recent divorce settlement. He is amiable, but I was not impressed with some of his decisions during the divorce process. As a result, I did not get anything near what he promised in the beginning. Most of all, he charges, if not overcharges, for everything. He's also at the end of his career.
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18 Nov, 2010 by Anonymous
I was a client of Mr. Fisher in a divorce settlement. He recommended I sign a settlement agreement to avoid litigation. I did not avoid litigation because some of the terms to which we agreed did not make it to the final version of the agreement. In addition, the language of the agreement was vague and missing specifics on remedies if either party did not uphold the agreement. This led to still continuing legal issues that could have been avoided if Mr. Fisher had been more prepared and represented my interests adequately.
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23 Jun, 2009 by Anonymous
Fisher showed up late and unprepared for our first collaborative law four-way meeting. He quit the next day.
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What a Family Law Lawyer Can Do for You
A family law lawyer provides legal services related to family relationships, including marriage, divorce, child custody, and adoption. Family lawyers help clients navigate emotionally charged legal issues, providing guidance and representation in disputes that affect spouses, children, and parents. Whether you're going through a divorce, seeking custody of your children, or drafting a prenuptial agreement, a family law lawyer ensures your rights are protected and your interests are represented.
Family law attorneys often handle sensitive matters and offer objective legal advice, helping clients reach fair outcomes either through negotiation, mediation, or litigation.
When Should I Hire a Family Law Lawyer?
Hiring a family law lawyer is beneficial in several situations, especially when legal matters involve close personal relationships. Common reasons to hire a family law lawyer include:
- Divorce or separation: When ending a marriage, a lawyer can help you navigate issues such as division of assets, spousal support, and child custody arrangements.
- Child custody and visitation disputes: If you and your co-parent can't agree on custody or visitation, a lawyer can represent your interests and work toward a solution that benefits your children.
- Child support: Whether you’re seeking child support or defending against a claim, a lawyer can help ensure the appropriate amount is calculated and enforced.
- Prenuptial or postnuptial agreements: A lawyer can help draft or review agreements that protect your assets in case of divorce.
- Adoption: Family law lawyers guide you through the legal process of adoption, ensuring that all requirements are met.
- Domestic violence or restraining orders: If you're a victim of domestic violence or being falsely accused, a lawyer can help you obtain or challenge protective orders.
- Paternity cases: If there are questions about the paternity of a child, a lawyer can help establish or dispute legal fatherhood.
Hiring a lawyer early can prevent issues from escalating, and they can offer you the best chance of achieving a favorable outcome in emotionally charged situations.
What Does a Family Law Lawyer Do?
A family law lawyer provides a wide range of services depending on your specific legal needs. Their responsibilities may include:
- Advising on legal rights and options: Helping you understand your legal rights regarding divorce, child custody, support, and other family law issues.
- Filing legal documents: Drafting and filing petitions, motions, and agreements with the court, such as divorce papers, custody agreements, or support orders.
- Representing clients in court: Arguing your case in front of a judge if a settlement can’t be reached through negotiation or mediation.
- Mediation and negotiation: Assisting with alternative dispute resolution methods, such as mediation, to reach agreements on issues like custody, property division, and support without going to trial.
- Enforcing court orders: Helping you enforce court orders related to child support, alimony, or custody if the other party fails to comply.
- Drafting prenuptial or postnuptial agreements: Creating agreements that protect your assets in the event of a divorce.
- Handling adoption proceedings: Ensuring that the legal process of adoption is followed, from filing paperwork to finalizing the adoption in court.
How Are Family Law Lawyers Paid?
Family law lawyers typically charge clients in one of several ways, depending on the complexity of the case and the lawyer’s experience. Common payment arrangements include:
- Hourly rates: Most family lawyers charge by the hour, with rates varying based on experience and location. Clients are billed for the time spent working on their case, including consultations, court appearances, and document preparation.
- Flat fees: For more straightforward legal services, such as drafting a prenuptial agreement or handling an uncontested divorce, some lawyers offer flat-fee arrangements.
- Retainer fees: In cases that are expected to require significant time and attention, such as contentious custody battles, a lawyer may charge a retainer, which is an upfront payment that covers the initial costs of legal services. The lawyer then bills against the retainer as they work on your case.
The exact cost will depend on the complexity of your case and the lawyer’s fee structure, which should be discussed upfront.
How Much Does a Family Law Lawyer Cost?
The cost of hiring a family law lawyer varies based on factors such as the lawyer's experience, the location, and the complexity of your case. Here are some general cost guidelines:
- Hourly rates: Family law lawyers typically charge between $150 and $500 per hour, depending on their experience and the complexity of the case.
- Flat fees: For simpler cases, such as drafting a prenuptial agreement or handling an uncontested divorce, fees may range from $1,000 to $5,000.
- Retainers: For more complex matters, such as contested divorces or custody battles, lawyers may charge a retainer ranging from $2,500 to $10,000 or more. The lawyer will bill against the retainer for the work they do on your case.
- Additional costs: You may also be responsible for additional costs, such as filing fees, mediation fees, or expert witness fees.
Always ask for a clear breakdown of the lawyer’s fees and any additional expenses during your consultation.
Top Questions to Ask a Family Law Lawyer
Before hiring a family law lawyer, it's important to ask questions to ensure they're the right fit for your case. Here are key questions to ask during your consultation:
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What experience do you have with family law cases like mine?
Make sure the lawyer has experience handling cases similar to yours, whether it's a contested divorce, child custody dispute, or adoption. -
How will you charge for your services?
Clarify whether the lawyer charges by the hour, a flat fee, or requires a retainer. Ask for an estimate of the total costs involved. -
What are the possible outcomes of my case?
An experienced lawyer should be able to give you a general idea of what to expect based on the facts of your case. -
What is your approach to resolving disputes?
Ask whether the lawyer tends to favor negotiation and mediation or whether they prefer to take cases to court. This can help you determine if their style matches your goals. -
How long do you expect my case to take?
While it’s difficult to predict, the lawyer should give you an estimate based on similar cases. -
Who will be handling my case?
In larger firms, junior attorneys or paralegals may do much of the work, so make sure you understand who will be your main point of contact.
How to Check the Credibility of a Family Law Lawyer
To ensure you're hiring a reputable family law lawyer, follow these steps to verify their credentials and reputation:
- Check state bar association records: Verify that the lawyer is licensed to practice in your state and is in good standing with no disciplinary actions.
- Read client reviews and testimonials: Look for reviews on websites like Avvo, Google, or Martindale-Hubbell. Previous clients can give you insight into the lawyer’s professionalism and success in family law cases.
- Request references: Ask the lawyer for references from past clients who can speak to their experience with the lawyer.
- Review their website or professional profile: Look at the lawyer’s background, case history, and areas of focus to ensure they have substantial experience in family law.
- Look for professional memberships: Membership in reputable organizations, such as the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), can indicate a lawyer's expertise and dedication to family law.
What Should I Prepare for My First Consultation?
To get the most out of your first consultation with a family law lawyer, it’s important to come prepared. Here’s what you should bring:
- Relevant documents: Bring any documents related to your case, such as marriage certificates, prenuptial agreements, financial records, custody agreements, or court orders.
- List of assets and debts: For divorce cases, prepare a detailed list of all assets (e.g., homes, bank accounts, retirement funds) and debts (e.g., mortgages, loans, credit card balances).
- Details of the family issue: Provide a written summary of the situation, including key dates and facts related to your divorce, custody dispute, or support issue.
- Questions for the lawyer: Write down any questions you have about the legal process, costs, and potential outcomes.
- Your goals: Be prepared to discuss your objectives, such as custody arrangements, property division, or spousal support, so the lawyer understands your priorities.
Being organized and clear about your situation will help the lawyer evaluate your case more effectively and offer the best advice for moving forward.
