The Seattle-Tacoma area is home to thousands of LGBTQ+ couples and individuals. Unfortunately, many of these couples have struggled to find LGBTQ+ family legal services. Our team of experienced LGBTQ+ family lawyers is ready to help you get the quality representation you deserve.
We can provide the legal tools necessary to protect your family in any child custody , adoption, or dissolution action.
What are LGBTQ+ Family Legal Services?
As the definition of a family continues to evolve, the legal system will continue to evolve with it. The field of LGBTQ+ family legal services ensures the rights of all individuals. LGBTQ+ families deserve the same quality of legal representation as opposite-sex couples. Our LBGTQ+ family lawyers strive to provide exactly that.
Our LGBTQ+ Family Legal Services
At Envision Family Law, we aim to help all families get the quality legal representation they deserve. In keeping with that goal, we support marriage equality in all cases, and believe that all LGBTQ+ couples should have access to reliable family law attorneys.
As part of our commitment to delivering excellent legal representation for LGBTQ+ couples, we provide all the following services and more:
Adoptions
Adoption is a long, complicated process. Working with an LGBTQ+ family lawyer can help make the entire process smoother. Our experienced attorneys will help you obtain consent from the biological parent and navigate the referral process for adoption.
Child Custody
Child custody cases for LGBTQ+ couples and opposite-sex couples follow a similar process. However, because same-sex marriage was legalized relatively recently, many LGBTQ+ couples are still unmarried. In these cases, only one partner is the legally recognized parent, which can lead to a complex custody battle. Our lawyers can help you navigate a child custody case and draw up a fair co-parenting plan.
Domestic Partnerships
Many same-sex couples in Washington choose to enter into a “Committed Intimate Relationship” (CIR) rather than marriage. During a separation, these couples aren’t afforded the same protections as a divorcing couple. Our lawyers can help you work toward an agreeable separation.
LGBTQ+ Divorces
Even a non-contentious divorce can run into legal complications. LGBTQ+ couples should always consult an experienced LGBTQ+ family lawyer during the divorce process. Doing so can help create an equitable divorce for both parties.
Spousal and Child Support
Securing fair spousal or child support is vital to maintaining your lifestyle. Our lawyers will use all the guidelines set by the State of Washington to determine a fair payment structure. When creating this payment plan, we’ll consider every facet of your financial situation to help you achieve an agreeable outcome.
Call Envision Law for Quality LGBTQ+ Family Legal Services
At Envision Law, we know how difficult it can be to navigate a family law case of any kind. That’s why our attorneys stay up to date on all the latest developments in LGBTQ+ family legal services. We’re here to help you navigate this difficult process as smoothly as possible, and to achieve an outcome that works for you.
Contact us now to schedule your consultation.
LGBTQ+ Family Law FAQs
What rights do LGBTQ+ couples have in Washington?
Washington has long been at the forefront of LGBTQ+ acceptance within the United States. That stance, combined with the ruling in the Obergefell v. Hodges case in 2015, guarantees that same-sex married couples have the same rights as opposite-sex married couples. These include the right to adopt, marry, have children, divorce, and enjoy the tax benefits of marriage.
However, while the rights of LGBTQ+ couples may be identical to those of opposite-sex couples, there are still legal challenges they may face. For example, many of the laws pertaining to the division of custody rights were established based on the typical biological relationship between parents and children. When it comes to navigating custody battles for an adopted child, or for a child who is only biologically related to one of the parents, the adoption process can quickly become confusing.
Ultimately, even though LGBTQ+ couples enjoy the same rights as opposite-sex couples, they have a need for specialized representation in civil law cases. If you find yourself in the midst of a family law dispute with your partner, hiring an experienced LGBTQ+ family lawyer is of the utmost importance.
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