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- TACOMA: 253-572-1000
Seattle and Tacoma Child Custody Attorneys
Helping parents retain custody and access to their children
Among the most acrimonious of issues that often arise in divorce or separation proceedings are those related to child custody. A parent’s relationship with his or her children can be among the most important in his or her life, and disputes over child custody can be extremely emotionally taxing. As a result, it is important to have a clear-headed and emotionally neutral advocate representing your interests, as well as one who is familiar with Washington State’s often confusing child custody laws. The lawyers of the Dickson Legal Group have over 100 years of combined experience practicing law and bring that experience to the table for each client we represent.
CALL 206-621-1110 or 253-572-1000 NOW FOR A FREE 15-MINUTE CONSULTATION WITH ONE OF OUR EXPERIENCED ATTORNEYS.
Washington Child Custody Laws
Under Washington law, issues related to child custody are addressed in a court-ordered “parenting plan.” These plans are created in order to provide for a child’s physical care, emotional stability, changing needs, establish the authority and responsibilities of each parent as they relate to the child, minimize a child’s exposure to conflict between the parents, encourage both parents to meet their responsibilities without court intervention, and otherwise provide for the best interests of the child.
Both parents and courts have wide discretion when creating a parenting plan, so it is important for parties to a child custody dispute to retain legal counsel. There are many issues that should be addressed in a proposed parenting plan, including the following:
- The child’s living arrangements
- Each parent’s financial responsibilities to the child
- The visitation rights of a non-custodial parent
- Allocation of decision-making authority as to health care, education, and religion
- Processes for dispute resolution
There are certain issues that may arise that may cause a court to reject a proposed parented plan or to significantly limit a party’s parental rights. To ensure that you obtain the best possible outcome in your child custody matter, you should be sure to discuss your case with an experienced Washington child custody lawyer.
Contact the Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess now for a consultation
The assistance of an attorney can have a significant impact on the outcome of a child custody dispute. In addition to representing you in any court proceedings, an attorney may be able to negotiate a mutually agreeable compromise with your former partner in a way that you are unable due to your emotional involvement in the situation. With over 100 years of family law experience, our lawyers have the experience and skill necessary to obtain the most favorable outcome possible in a variety of family law matters.
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Attorney Robert Dickson
The core of Rob’s legal practice is civil litigation, with an emphasis on construction, real estate, and business law. He represents a wide range of clients, from large construction companies to individual homeowners. His is a practical approach to law, which strives to balance the need for a successful legal outcome with a client’s financial goals (or constraints). Outside of his private practice, Rob serves as an adjunct professor at the Seattle University School of Law where he teaches real estate litigation. [ Attorney Bio ]
Thomas L. Dickson
Tom is an experienced litigator and the founding partner of the firm. For over 30 years, he’s helped clients prevail in their real estate, construction, and business law matters.
Heather Burgess
Heather represents property owners and developers in all phases of real estate development, from pre-acquisition due diligence through local permitting and appeals.
Robert P. Dickson
The core of Rob’s legal practice is civil litigation, with an emphasis on construction, real estate, and business law. He represents a wide range of clients, from large construction companies to individual homeowners.
Daniel J. Frohlich
Dan’s legal practice focuses on civil litigation, real estate law, business law and probate law. He has more than 10 years of experience as an attorney serving clients throughout Western Washington.
Mark S. Johnson
Mark’s legal practice focuses on civil litigation, real estate law, business law and family law. He works tirelessly to help his clients achieve the outcome they are looking for.
Trevor A. Zandell
Since graduating with honors from law school in 2005, Trevor has been serving the legal needs of businesses, individuals, and families across Southwest Washington.
Daniel E. Pizarro
As an associate at Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess, Daniel is active in the firm’s civil litigation department. His practice is mainly centered around real estate law, landlord-tenant law, construction law, and probate law.
Alexander J. Wisbey
Alexander Wisbey comes to the firm with 5 years of experience as a litigator and trial attorney. He has first chaired several jury trials and has extensive experience handling arbitrations, mediations, depositions, and settlements.
Andrew Hata
Andrew is the head of our Transactional Department and focuses his practice on corporate governance, real estate transactions, commercial contracts, and corporate finance.
Kelley Duggan
As an associate at Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess, Kelley practices in a wide range of areas, including estate planning, probate, civil litigation, and intellectual property law.
Cambria A. Queen
Cambria is an Associate with Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess in the civil litigation department, where she practices primarily real estate and probate law.
George Knight
As an associate at Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess, George is active in the firm’s civil litigation and transactional departments. His practice is mainly centered around business law, real estate law, construction law, employment law, and probate law.
Chris Pierce-Wright
Chris comes to Phillips Burgess Tacoma from Seattle, where he served as an associate attorney focused on insurance litigation with Wilson Smith Cochran Dickerson.
Jennifer Yoo
Jennifer is an associate attorney at Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess where her current practice focuses on real estate law, contract and commercial disputes, and business law.
Katherine E. Baals
As an associate at Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess, Katherine practices in a range of areas, including real estate, construction, business, and civil litigation.
Kenneth Chan
As an associate at Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess, PLLC, Kenny is active in the firm’s civil litigation and transactional departments. Prior to working at Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess, Kenny was an in-house attorney for a Fortune 100 company.
Brian Buske
Following his graduation from Lewis & Clark Law School, Brian garnered valuable client experience working on international compliance and intellectual property issues.
Kyla S. Bennett
As an associate at Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess, Kyla practices in a range of areas, including real estate, land use, and civil litigation.
