Questions parents and grandparents ask

Yes. A 15-minute call with Priya is free. She checks for deadlines and books the right attorney. The full 60-minute strategy consult is $150, credited toward your fee if you hire us.

Write down the date you received the papers and call us. Responses have deadlines. Don't ignore them, and don't sign anything new until you understand it.

No. Your consult is confidential. We also ask whether it is safe to leave voicemails or send email, and we follow your answer.

Yes. We regularly handle cases in Spokane, Stevens, Lincoln, Pend Oreille and Whitman counties, and many hearings can now be attended by video.

Both. We help set, review, modify and enforce support for either parent. You get the same honest math either way.

Often, yes. Orders can be reviewed after a set time or when there is a substantial change. The change usually starts from when you file, so don't wait.

No. The law is written for parents, not mothers or fathers, and it asks what serves the child. What matters is each parent's role, reliability and the child's needs.

Rarely, especially with younger children. When a child's view matters, courts usually hear it through a neutral professional, not on the witness stand.

No lawyer can honestly guarantee any schedule. We can help you build and present a plan that fits your child's life and your real availability.

An agreed case can take a few months. Cases with testing or disputes take longer. We give you a realistic timeline at the consult.

In a parentage case, a court can order genetic testing. We will explain how that works in your situation.

Because the law is narrow, and a lawsuit that can't succeed costs money and can make family relationships worse. The review tells you honestly where you stand first.

Yes. We help caregivers get the legal authority they need for school and medical decisions, and explain the options in plain words.

Exactly the work listed for that service. If the case turns contested, we stop and give you a written estimate before any hourly billing starts.

Yes, on most flat fees, over three to six months. Ask at your consult.