Divorce

Bellevue, Washington, Divorce Lawyer

Contested and uncontested divorce

When you are facing a legal separation or divorce, your whole world is changing. You may be uncertain about what the future holds and what to do to protect yourself, your children and your financial future. At the Amini Law Firm, P.S., we have the knowledge and experience to help you through the legal process. When you come to us, you won't be just one of many cases or clients. We understand that your case is unique; we can focus on you and what you need. Whether you're facing an uncontested divorce with no children and few assets, or a contested divorce involving conflict and possible litigation to settle disputes over child custody, division of assets, child support, and spousal maintenance, or if you need an order of protection because of domestic violence concerns, we can help. Contact our Bellevue, Washington, law firm to learn more.

Making sure your children are protected

Children are the most frequent casualties of divorce. The courts, and our attorney, work hard to make sure that the effect of divorce on the children involved is minimized as much as possible. We develop and propose parenting plans that work for our clients and for their children.

Preserving your financial future

We are familiar with and can help you understand the implications of Washington State's community property system. Community property rules can have enormous implications for the division of assets upon dissolution of a marriage. We consult with financial experts to make sure that all marital property is valued correctly and that the final property settlement is fair. We make sure that any child support and spousal maintenance awards take all factors into account.

We understand the immigration consequences of divorce

If you or your spouse is a foreign national (a citizen of another country), the situation becomes more complicated. Ending the marriage may spell the end of the temporary status visa of the "visiting spouse." The visa may be revoked and the foreign national subject to deportation. Accordingly, it's crucial to plan ahead when you begin discussing divorce. Our immigration law experience means your divorce won't take place in a vacuum; we'll look at the whole picture to consider immigration and child residence issues. We work to preserve your ability to remain in the United States.

Legal separation

Our law firm assists individuals who wish to live apart from a spouse but still remain married. We help with the petition for legal separation, making sure that all the issues involved in a divorce petition are covered. Spousal support, parenting plans, child support, and all other issues that come up in divorce proceedings must also be dealt with in a legal separation. After six months, a legal separation can be converted into a uncontested divorce — most of the paperwork has been completed.

To learn about any issue related to contested or uncontested divorce, contact our Bellevue law firm, or visit our divorce information center.