Legal Separation

For those clients not seeking a divorce, we can navigate them through the process of a legal separation, which involves the same issues as a divorce. This includes valuation of and division of property and debt, child custody and parenting issues, maintenance and child support awards.

The process for a legal separation is almost identical to a divorce except that there are some important timeline differences and, of course, at the end, the parties remain married, but court orders are entered to protect the parties' rights and delineate the outcome of the issues.

We represent people in simple and complex divorces, including cases with child custody and parenting issues, disagreements about child support, spousal maintenance (alimony), property division, and debt allocation.

We are adept in navigating the valuation and division of large community estates, closely-held businesses, retirement and employment benefits, and real estate.

We have handled matters involving complex issues of spousal maintenance and child support, including unique areas of family law that are appealed to the Washington Court Appeals or Washington Supreme Court for further review.

Our clients have included small business owners and their spouses, faced with the complexities of dividing the community interest in family businesses.

We have effectively represented clients in contested child custody and parenting plan matters, including interstate and international custody disputes. We approach such situations with a profound respect for our clients and their children in the most difficult of situations. We understand our responsibility not only to advocate for our clients but to protect and advance the best interest of the children involved. Weight Law Offices has skillfully represented people in legal separation cases.