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Create The Parenting Plan That Suits Your Needs

Nothing in the world is more important to you than your children. You want them to have stability and happiness — but your separation or divorce has left you feeling uncertain about their future. If you are currently trying to reach a parenting plan that suits you and your children’s best interests, rely on the counsel of Northwest Family Law, P.S.

Our firm helps parents throughout Washington state who need assistance with child custody issues. We exclusively practice family law, so we have numerous cases involving custody and parenting plans under our belts. We will work closely with you to create a parenting plan that suits you and your children’s best interests.

Through it all there is one constant – the needs of the child always comes first.

Custody & Parenting Plans

Discussions about the children, especially who they live with and when, are usually the most emotional component of a divorce. Developing and keeping a parenting plan is fraught with pitfalls. Northwest Family Law will work with you to do everything possible to ensure you avoid them.

The attorneys and staff of Northwest Family Law are committed to placing our clients in the best possible position to make decisions about their children. We will make sure you thoroughly understand your rights, options, obligations, and duties under Washington law. You will know what the courts are looking for.

Our clients understand how vital it is that children retain healthy, stable relationships with the adults in their lives, barring unusual circumstances.

Our priority when negotiating a parenting plan during a dissolution, a custody modification, or bringing a contempt for non-compliance is what is best for you and your child.

Northwest Family Law is committed to helping families through the many issues surrounding custody and parenting.
You have an opportunity to get this right, for you and your children, we will ensure you do.

What If My Parenting Partner And I Are Unmarried?

Many unmarried couples in King and Snohomish counties raise children together. If you and your child’s other parent are separated or divorced, then you have many unique needs that may require the assistance of an attorney. We can guide you as you establish paternity, create a parenting plan, and seek or pay child support.

Our Practice Areas

LGBTQ+ Divorce

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Divorce

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Child Custody

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Child Support Guidelines

Washington has enacted laws and established schedules and formulas for how to calculate child support. Our courts publish ‘support guidelines’…

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Collaborative Law

Mediation, Collaboration, Litigation In many cases you may choose the route you take to settle your divorce. Northwest Family Law…

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Property Division

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Client Testimonials

Haifan Yao

3 months ago

Cecilia is an exceptional family law attorney who combines deep legal expertise with genuine compassion, making a difficult process much easier to navigate.

Wendy Zhou

3 months ago

Cecilia takes the time to understand her client’s needs and goes above and beyond to get the best results. Sharp, caring, and always on top of things. Highly recommend.

Devon Bentley

4 months ago

Northwest Family Law is a great firm. They are very professional and knowledgeable. Working with Cydney Fermstad in the past, she was helpful, thorough, and went above and beyond for me. I will choose to work with Northwest Family Law in the future if I need their specific services.

Kai Zhang

3 months ago

Cecilia was amazing at finding the perfect balance between being tough in negotiations and genuinely caring about us. She helped us get a fair outcome, and I couldn’t be more grateful to have had her by our side. I’d recommend her in a heartbeat to anyone looking for a skilled yet caring family lawyer.

Huang Ivy

4 months ago

Cecilia is an exceptional lawyer who consistently demonstrates professionalism and deep legal knowledge. She is thorough in her work, communicates clearly, and ensures her clients are well-informed throughout the legal process. Her dedication to achieving the best outcome is evident in her attention to detail and strong advocacy. I highly recommend Cecilia for anyone seeking reliable and effective legal representation.

liu hui

4 months ago

I had the pleasure of working with Cecilia as my family law attorney, and I couldn’t be more satisfied with her services. She is extremely professional and knowledgeable in her field. Cecilia provided me with invaluable advice and guidance throughout the process, and her expertise helped me navigate through some challenging situations. I highly recommend her to anyone in need of legal assistance. Her support has been a tremendous help to me and my family.

Haifan Yao

3 months ago

Cecilia is an exceptional family law attorney who combines deep legal expertise with genuine compassion, making a difficult process much easier to navigate.

Alison Carr

3 months ago

Northwest Family Law is a top notch law firm. Cydney and her team are extremely knowledgeable, professional, and compassionate. They always go above and beyond for their clients. I could not recommend this firm more!

Aubrey Chavez

4 months ago

Cydney and her team at Northwest Family Law is outstanding. They are professional, attentive, compassionate, and genuinely cares about their clients. The entire firm is committed to providing top-notch service. I highly recommend them for anyone seeking reliable and compassionate legal support!

Julia

4 months ago

I haven’t personally used Northwest Family Law’s services, but I’ve heard nothing but great things about their professionalism and dedication to clients. Their team is known for being compassionate, especially when it comes to handling complex family matters. Cydney, who works there, is incredibly knowledgeable and always speaks highly of the firm’s commitment to supporting families through challenging transitions. Based on what I’ve seen and heard, I would absolutely recommend Northwest Family Law to anyone seeking a law firm that truly cares about its clients and their futures.

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