- DivorceOur law firm is conveniently located near Burien, King County, WA, just off the freeway at the intersection of I-405 and I-167, easily accessible from Seattle and Bellevue Washington. Our family law and divorce attorneys represent clients in the greater Burien, Seattle and King County area in the State of Washington.
- Child SupportArticles and information related to Child Support in the State of Washington. Please contact us at 425-255-4542 for information about your specific case.
- Child Custody and VisitationChild custody in Washington, has been replaced with the concept of a Parenting Plan. This change was made over 20 years ago by the legislature. The terms custody or joint custody are technically no longer used. If you are seeking joint custody, you really need to break it down to the terms of a Parenting […]
- AdoptionAn adoption consists of terminating parental rights (of a natural parent) and establishing new parental rights (of the adopting parent). There are two main types of adoptions, full adoptions (where both parents are replaced) and step-parent adoptions (where only one parent is replaced). The articles written below are offered to give you general background information that may be helpful to you. If you are considering an adoption and need further assistance, please contact us by phone or email.
- Paternity
- Premarital AgreementFamily Law: Prenuptial Agreement A Prenuptial Agreement is a contract entered into by two people before their marriage. They redefine the laws of the State of Washington and how it applies to their specific marriage. They often decide how property will be divided if they get a divorce, legal separation, annulment, of when one of […]
- GuardianshipIf you have minor children, they cannot inherit your estate directly when you die. If they were to inherit while minors, a Court supervised Guardianship would have to be set up to manage the estate. The Court would then decide who the guardian is, and control when, if and how the estate is used for […]
- Spousal SupportFamily Law: Criteria for Determining Spousal Maintenance in Washington Spousal Maintenance, also known as alimony or spousal support, is designed to provide a means for each party in a divorce to maintain a similar economic lifestyle to that achieved within the marriage. The Washington statute, RCW 26.09.090 sets out the criteria for establishing spousal maintenance […]
- Legal SeparationFamily Law: Attorney Fees In family law actions (divorce, legal separation or declaration of invalidity), it is typical for the Court to address the issue of attorney fees. By statute, if one party has a need, and the other party has the ability to pay, the Court will order that party to pay a reasonable […]
- Annulment
- Criminal DefenseIf you have been charged with a crime, it can result not only in a fine and/or jail time, but can also impact employment and other rights. A skilled criminal defense attorney can not only walk you through the process, but can protect your legal rights throughout. An attorney can either negotiate a minimal sentence or can take you through a trial to determine your innocence. The articles written below are offered to give you general background information that may be helpful to you. If you have been charged with a crime and need further assistance, please contact us by phone or email.
- DUI/DWICriminal Defense: Negligent Driving Negligent Driving in the first degree occurs if a person drives a vehicle in a way that is negligent and endangers or is likely to endanger a person or property and the driver exhibits the effects of having consumed alcohol or an illegal drug. Sometimes a DUI charge will be amended […]
- Traffic ViolationsCriminal Defense: Reckless Driving Reckless Driving is a gross misdemeanor crime in Washington State, it carries a maximum penalty of 365 days in jail and a $5,000 fine. The elements of a Reckless Driving charges involve the driving of a vehicle with the willful and wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property. A […]
- Theft
- MisdemeanorsMichelle began her legal career at the City of Seattle in the prosecutor’s office as an intern. She worked there while attending law school and gained valuable trial experience while she was finishing up her degree. After graduation, she moved to the King County Prosecutor’s office and spent two year there prosecuting misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors in every district court in the county.
- Drug CrimesCriminal Defense: Drug Crimes Drug crimes in Washington State are also known as VUCSA charges (Violation of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act). VUCSA or drug crimes can include possession, possession with intent to deliver, delivery, and manufacturing of drugs such as Marijuana, Heroin, Meth, Cocaine, Crack, Ecstasy, Anabolic steroids, and even prescription drugs among others. […]
- Assault
- Restraining OrderFamily law is a broad area of legal practice, including separation, divorce, custody, paternity, support, property division and modifications. It can include many complicated issues like paternity, visitation restrictions, and restraining orders. It can involve many legal issues that cross disciplinary boundaries, such as real estate rights, pensions and retirement plans, income calculation, taxes, child custody issues, and restraining orders. It frequently is one of the most stressful events a person can go through, and involves the shattering of a lifelong dream. The articles written below are offered to give you general background information that may be helpful to you. If you need further assistance in a family law matter, please contact us by phone or email.
- ProstitutionCriminal Defense: Misdemeanor in Washington Our criminal defense lawyers are available to represent you against any simple misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor charges in the State of Washington, including: DUI/DWI Boating under the influence Reckless driving Negligent driving Hit and run Driving while license suspended (DWLS) Domestic violence Harassment Malicious mischief (vandalism) Prostitution and solicitation of […]
- Hit and Run
- Construction LitigationDiane Moore has been a paralegal in the Seattle area since 1996. Diane has worked in construction law, contracts and personal injury, before making the switch to estate planning and probate matters. She loves being an estate planning and probate paralegal and always gets the job done efficiently and with compassion.
- Property DamageIf you have been injured in an accident, you may have issues of medical concern, property damage, and personal injury. You have legal rights you will want to protect and address. Neither the other party or the insurance company are ultimately concerned about you. If you need assistance in a personal injury matter, please contact us by phone or email, or click on More Info below. More Info
- Personal InjuryBeing involved in a personal injury accident can not only be physically and emotionally painful, but can create great financial hardship as well. While an insurance agent may act friendly and offer you financial assistance, they are looking after their own (stockholder) financial interest, not yours. You should talk to an attorney as soon as possible so you can know your legal rights, know what you can do to document your claim, and have someone to guide you through the process of settling your claim. The articles written below are offered to give you general background information that may be helpful to you. If you have been involved in a personal injury accident and need further assistance, please contact us by phone or email.
- Auto Accidents
- Estate PlanningAfter death, debts need to be paid and assets need to be distributed to heirs. That may not be possible without proper legal authority. It may require a Probate, Community Property Clearance or Affidavit of Successor of a Small Estate. The articles written below are offered to give you general background information that may be helpful to you. If you need further assistance in drafting estate planning documents or clearing an estate, please contact us by phone or email.
- WillsPeter W. Mogren was born in Seattle, Washington, May 20, 1955; admitted to Washington bar, 1981; also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington. Employed at Mogren, Glessner & Ahrens, P.S. since 1980, and the managing partner of the firm since 1987. His practice emphasizes the areas of family law (divorce), wills and probate.
- TrustsEstate Planning Tools: Revocable Living Trust A Revocable Living Trust has become popular estate planning tool to pass property to heirs after you die and to avoid probate. Like a will, the trust is revocable so you can modify or eliminate it at any time. The written trust agreement appoints a trustee to administer your […]
- Power of AttorneyDeath and Eternity A client recently came into the office to have a Will, Durable Power of Attorney and Health Care Directive prepared. He just found out he had cancer, and was given only about a month to live. To say the least, he was in a state of shock. As a lawyer, we are […]
- Probate
- Tax LawFamily Law: Divorce and Taxes Divorce often presents tax issues that need to be resolved, including those relating to property and debt, spousal maintenance, child support and sometimes previously filed (or yet to be filed) tax returns. Because of the complexity and high stakes associated with divorce and taxes, this area is one in which […]