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Deborah Josephson
5.0 stars 8 reviews
Avvo Rating: 9.3
Licensed since 1992
Going through a break-up of your family? Call Josephson & Associates now for help.
Practice areas & skills: Child Custody, Estate Planning, Family, Mediation
Fixed-fee services: 15-minute Family advice session - $39
Call (253) 501-7467 Message Website

Call (253) 501-7467 Message Website
Daniel Cook
4.5 stars 26 reviews
Avvo Rating: 9.3
Licensed since 2003
A mentor once told me that when you start law school, you do not realize that many of the clients you will serve are coming to see you at the lowest point in their lives. That has proven to be sage advice. I have served clients who are charged w...
Practice areas & skills: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Child Support, Debt Collection
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Debra Morse
4.5 stars 35 reviews
Avvo Rating: 8.3
Licensed since 1990
Let's Find A Solution. 27 Years Of Family Law Experience. Call For A FREE 30 Minute Consultation
Practice areas & skills: Child Custody, Lawsuits & Disputes, Family, Child Support, Divorce & Separation
Call (253) 242-6804 Message Website

Call (253) 242-6804 Message Website
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Jonathan Moffitt
5.0 stars 15 reviews
Avvo Rating: 8.1
Licensed since 2014
There are two things that are more important than anything to family law attorney Jonathan Moffitt, his faith and his family. Because of these values and his belief that every parent has a right to be intimately involved in the lives and upbringin...
Practice areas & skills: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Support, Adoption
Call (253) 254-6984 Message Website

Call (253) 254-6984 Message Website
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Stacey Swenhaugen
4.5 stars 13 reviews
Avvo Rating: 8.1
Licensed since 2009
Stacey Swenhaugen has established herself as a tenacious litigator and effective problem solver. Known for her determined litigation efforts and bear knuckle work ethic, Stacey has built a solid reputation for getting client's cases solved quickly...
Practice areas & skills: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Child Support, Domestic Violence, Marriage & Prenuptials
Call (253) 200-6164 Message Website

Call (253) 200-6164 Message Website
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Patricia Steele
5.0 stars 8 reviews
Avvo Rating: 7.6
Licensed since 2015
This is not just a family law case, this is your life. I want to help.
Practice areas & skills: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Child Support, Wills & Living Wills, Adoption
Call (253) 528-7043 Message Website

Call (253) 528-7043 Message Website
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Holly Stanton
5.0 stars 2 reviews
Avvo Rating: 7.3
Licensed since 1997
We Have Helped Many Families Find Successful Resolutions To Their Legal Issues.
Practice areas & skills: Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation
Call (253) 259-3438 Message Website

Call (253) 259-3438 Message Website
Leann Paluck
3.5 stars 2 reviews
Avvo Rating: 7.6
Licensed since 1995
Review: “I was hesitant to retain legal counsel, as Leann was assigned to my case and I did not actually select her. After the end of our initial consultation my mind was at ease. She was professional and precise. In hindsight, re...
Practice areas & skills: Child Custody, Personal Injury, Family, Divorce & Separation, Car Accidents
William Walton
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Avvo Rating: 6.5
Licensed since 1984
Practice areas & skills: Child Custody, Family, Bankruptcy & Debt

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Child custody

If you are getting divorced and have children, part of the divorce agreement will involve determining where and with whom the children will live. A child custody lawyer can help you negotiate custody, either by agreement or in court. The custodial parent (the one the child lives with) earns the legal right to make decisions regarding the child's lifestyle, welfare, and education. Some parents opt for joint custody, which means children divide their time between both parents' homes, and parents share the right to make decisions on behalf of the children. If you as parents are unable to agree on child custody, a judge will decide for you.