Family Law and Guardianship Services

Our Family Law Services include…

Divorce and Separation: Our family law attorneys can guide you through the process of filing for divorce or legal separation, addressing issues such as property division, spousal support, child custody, and child support.

Child Custody and Visitation: Let Galloway Law Group help you with custody arrangements, parenting plans, and visitation schedules that are in the best interests of your children.

Child Support: Our talented attorneys can assist you in determining and calculating child support obligations based on State guidelines, income, and other relevant factors.

Spousal Support (Alimony): We can help you determine whether spousal support is appropriate and, if so, negotiate or litigate the terms of alimony payments.

Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements: Our experienced and detail-oriented lawyers can draft and review these agreements, which define your financial and property rights before or during your marriage.

Property Division: Let Galloway Law Group assist you in dividing your marital property and assets during your divorce or separation, ensuring a fair distribution.

Domestic Violence and Restraining Orders: We carefully and discreetly help victims of domestic violence obtain restraining orders and navigate legal protection processes.

Adoption and Surrogacy: We are happy to provide legal assistance in your adoption of a child or using surrogacy to build a family, ensuring legal compliance and protecting parental rights.

Non-Traditional Family Matters: Our attorneys are well-versed in assisting non-traditional couples and families with adoption, divorce, and other legal issues unique to their circumstances.

Grandparents' Rights: Galloway Law Group understands the challenges grandparents face in family court. We advocate for you in seeking visitation rights or custody of your grandchildren.

Modification of Orders: We can assist you in modifying court orders related to child custody, child support, spousal support, or other family law matters when your circumstances change.

Mediation and Dispute Resolution: We love to help families resolve their disputes through mediation, negotiation, or collaborative law, avoiding the need for courtroom litigation.

Parental Rights and Termination: Our attorneys address issues related to parental rights, including parental alienation, relocation, and termination of parental rights in extreme cases.

Legal Separation Agreements: Not every separation needs to be a divorce. Let our attorneys help you negotiate a legal separation agreement that outlines your rights and responsibilities during separation without divorce.

Enforcement of Orders: Having trouble getting your ex-partner to do what they are supposed to? Our talented and persuasive attorneys can help enforce court orders related to child custody, support payments, and visitation when one party is not complying.

Name Changes: Galloway Law Group is happy to guide you through the legal process of changing your name due to marriage, divorce, or personal preference.

Our Tribal Family Law Services include…

Jurisdictional Knowledge: Tribal law can often involve jurisdictional complexities, especially in cases involving Native American families living on or off tribal lands. With extensive tribal law expertise, our attorneys can help you understand which court has jurisdiction over your case.

Child Custody and Visitation: Galloway Law Group can assist you in matters related to child custody and visitation, considering tribal customs, traditions, and the best interests of the child.

Tribal Customary Law: Many tribal communities have their own customary laws that govern family relationships and issues. Our attorneys can help you navigate these customary laws and their application within the legal system.

Domestic Relations: We handle cases of domestic relations, including divorce, separation, and property division, while taking into account tribal laws and regulations.

Tribal Court Representation: If your family law matter falls under tribal jurisdiction, our attorneys can represent you in tribal court, advocating for your rights and interests.

Child Support and Alimony: Galloway Law Group can assist you in determining child support and alimony obligations, considering tribal laws and guidelines.

Cultural Heritage and Lineage: Family law within tribal communities may involve considerations of cultural heritage, lineage, and tribal enrollment. A tribal law attorney can help to guide you through these unique aspects of the legal process in tribal court.

Guardianship and Adoption: With substantial tribal law expertise, our attorneys can assist you in guardianship and adoption cases, ensuring compliance with tribal laws and regulations.

Tribal Customary Adoption: Some tribal communities have customary adoption practices. Our attorneys can guide your family through the legal process while respecting tribal customs.

Elders' Rights and Care: Our attorneys can advocate for the rights and care of elders within your community, addressing matters of healthcare, guardianship, and support.

Mediation and Dispute Resolution: Galloway Law Group can assist you in resolving family disputes through mediation, negotiation, or traditional tribal dispute resolution processes.

Custody and Placement in ICWA Cases: In cases involving the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), our tribal law attorneys can represent parents, tribes, or Indian children in child custody and placement matters.

Protection of Tribal Sovereignty: We can help you protect your tribal sovereignty by ensuring that tribal laws and jurisdiction are upheld in family law matters involving tribal members.

Enforcement of Tribal Orders: If a tribal court issues an order related to family law matters, we can help you enforce that order and ensure compliance.

Our Guardianship Services include…

Document Preparation: Galloway Law Group can assist you in preparing and filing the required legal documents for both minor and adult guardianship petitions, including petitions, affidavits, and supporting materials.

Court Representation: Our talented guardianship attorneys represent clients during court hearings related to guardianship proceedings. They present evidence, advocate for their clients' positions, and address any objections or challenges that may arise.

Petition Filing: We can guide you through the complex process of filing guardianship petitions in the relevant Washington State court, ensuring that all necessary information is accurately included.

Best Interest Advocacy: We take care to advocate for the best interests of the individuals involved in a guardianship, whether they are minors or adults. We present evidence that demonstrates how the proposed guardianship arrangement is in their best interest.

Compliance and Reporting: We provide guidance to guardians regarding their ongoing responsibilities, which may include submitting regular reports to the court and adhering to legal obligations.

Conflict Resolution: Well-versed in alternative dispute resolution, our attorneys competently mediate and resolve conflicts that may emerge among family members, interested parties, or stakeholders in both minor and adult guardianship cases.

Modification and Termination: Need a modification? Let us help you modify or terminate your existing guardianship arrangement as circumstances change or when guardianship is no longer necessary or appropriate.

Review of Existing Guardianships: We help you review existing guardianship arrangements and provide expert guidance on potential modifications, terminations, or legal actions in both minor and adult guardianship cases.

Ethical Considerations: Our attorneys adhere to the highest ethical standards and ensure that all actions taken in any guardianship are compliant with legal requirements and aligned with the best interests of the individuals under guardianship.

Representation in Incompetency Proceedings: We can provide competent and experienced representation in competency hearings as the courts determine the capacity of individuals to make decisions.