- DivorceNearly half of all first-married people end up separating and in search of a divorce attorney. For second marriages and beyond, the numbers are even higher. If you think your marriage is over in Bremerton, WA, these 3 tips may help you avoid a lot of complications.
- Child SupportChild support — State law sets child support levels based on factors such as parental income and the number of children involved. However, only a thorough family law attorney can detect items such as unreported income that can lead to unfair results. My firm helps you obtain an appropriate rate and assists with enforcement and modification requests when necessary.
- Child Custody and VisitationAs an experienced family law lawyer, Scott Kalkwarf can handle a variety of issues beyond divorce, including child custody, property division, post-nuptial agreements, and more.
- Premarital AgreementMarital agreements — Divorce can overturn your financial situation. Through prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, I can help you establish a secure plan in case the marriage ends.
- Guardianship. Whether you are looking at a divorce or need help with issues involving child support, guardianship, mortgages and foreclosures, or deed transfers, attorney Kalkwarf is ready to help you, with nearly 25 years of experience successfully meeting the legal needs of his clients. As a seasoned
- Real Estate Litigation
- Real Estate Transactions
- Easement
- Landlord-Tenant Disputes
- Estate PlanningContact Scott Kalkwarf. There is no need to be overwhelmed. Just come in and he will take the time to explain everything and walk you step by step through the estate administration process and your duties. Washington State law requires that any person having custody or control of any will shall, within thirty days after he receives knowledge of the testator’s death, deliver that will to the court having jurisdiction or to the person named in the will as executor or executrix and that person must then deliver the court having jurisdiction within forty days after receiving knowledge of the testator’s death. RCW 11.20.010.
- Wills
- Trusts
- Power of AttorneyGuardianship – If an adult or vulnerable child in your family requires legal intervention because of incapacity, Scott Kalkwarf can capably handle legal guardianship proceedings. The need for a guardianship can sometimes be avoided through a Durable Power of Attorney. This document is recommended whenever estate planning is discussed at the law office of Scott Kalkwarf. It is an inexpensive alternative to a guardianship but must be executed while the person is still competent.
- Probate
- ForeclosureMortgage – Any real estate loan needs to be adequately secured by an interest in the affected real estate. Deeds of Trust come in different flavors, and it is important to ensure that your loan documents are appropriate for your needs and the particular circumstances. If things go wrong, with payments or other undertakings, I can assist with Deed of Trust foreclosure matters.