Washington State · Family Law
Washington State Family Lawyers Serving Seattle and the Puget Sound
View Ridge Law handles family law matters for people across Washington State from our Seattle office. Divorce, parenting plans, child support, CPS defense, adoption, minor guardianship, mediation advocacy, and legal strategy coaching: if it touches your family, we handle it. A dedicated Client Services Director will match you with the attorney who fits your situation.
The Family Law Services We Provide
Every family is different, and so is every legal matter. Some cases need a firm hand in court. Many resolve better through negotiation or mediation. We prepare for both, and we will tell you plainly which path fits your case before you spend a dollar on the wrong one.
This page is the front door to our family law practice. Each of the eight services below has its own page with the detail you need before you call.
Adoption
Guidance through stepparent, relative, foster-to-adopt, and adult adoption matters in Washington.
Child Custody
Parenting arrangements built around your children’s stability and your family’s circumstances.
CPS Defense
Strategic representation in Child Protective Services matters involving parental rights and family safety.
Divorce
Representation through separation, property division, support, and the other decisions involved in ending a marriage.
Legal Strategy & Coaching
Focused legal guidance for people who need a plan, preparation, and practical next steps for their family-law matter.
Mediation Advocacy
Preparation and attorney advocacy for resolving family-law disputes through mediation when appropriate.
Minor Guardianship
Legal help establishing a safe and stable guardianship arrangement for a child in Washington.
Parenting Plans
Clear, enforceable parenting plans covering schedules, decision-making, and the needs of your children.
How We Handle Family Law Cases in Washington
If you are comparing options for a family lawyer in Washington State, ask every firm to walk you through its process. Here is ours.
It starts with a case evaluation coordinated by a dedicated Client Services Director. You are not routed to a voicemail or a generic intake queue. A person whose whole job is fit listens to what is happening in your family and connects you with the right attorney for it.
From there, your attorney builds a strategy around your actual life, not a template. Our founder, Mackenzie Sorich, describes the approach as recognizing litigants as whole people who are part of complex family structures. In practice that means your parenting schedule, your finances, your safety concerns, and your long-term goals all shape the plan, not just the statute involved.
We also practice family law and estate planning under one roof. Life transitions rarely arrive one at a time, and a divorce usually means a will, beneficiary designations, and powers of attorney need attention too. Handling both sides in one firm keeps those pieces from falling through the cracks.
On resolution, our posture is simple: we explore mediation and negotiation when they serve your interests, and we advocate firmly in court when they do not. The goal is a durable outcome for your family in Washington, not a longer fight.
Why Families Across Washington Choose View Ridge Law
The proof is on the record.
On the record
View Ridge Law holds 4.5 stars across 179 Google reviews.
A firm that can staff your case properly
An attorney who knows your county’s courts, support staff who return calls, and depth behind them if your matter turns complex. Meet the full team at our team page.
A team serving three counties
The firm is a team of 13 attorneys serving King, Snohomish, and Pierce Counties, founded in 2014 by Mackenzie Sorich.
Recognized for our work
Honored by readers and the legal community
The firm’s recognitions include Seattle Times Best in the PNW for 2024 and 2025, Expertise.com Best Divorce Lawyers in Seattle, and Avvo.
Meet the Managing Attorney
Nathan Julius
Managing Attorney, View Ridge Law
The family law practice at View Ridge Law is led day to day by Nathan Julius, Managing Attorney. An accomplished trial attorney with an extensive history of litigation success, Nathan helps clients navigate high-stakes family law matters with a calm, steady hand — and with the belief that powerful advocacy and civility are not mutually exclusive. His work has earned him recognition in Best Lawyers in America for 2026 and the Avvo Clients’ Choice Award.
Nathan’s advocacy spans divorce, child custody, support, and relocation, and he is particularly well-versed in the unique legal needs of LGBT families and unmarried couples. A background in bankruptcy law gives him a sophisticated understanding of financial architecture, which makes him an invaluable asset in high-net-worth cases and complex debt division.
Credentials: Managing Attorney, View Ridge Law · Best Lawyers in America, 2026 · Avvo Clients’ Choice Award · Trial attorney with an extensive litigation record · Read Nathan’s full bio →
Family Law Questions We Hear Most
How much does a family lawyer cost in Washington State?
Costs depend on the type of matter and how contested it becomes, so the honest answer is a range, not a single number. An agreed parenting plan modification costs far less than a contested divorce with disputed assets. At View Ridge Law, the case evaluation is where you get a realistic picture for your specific situation before you commit.
Do I need a family lawyer for a divorce in Washington?
You are not legally required to hire a lawyer, but if children, real property, retirement accounts, or a represented spouse are involved, going alone puts you at a real disadvantage. Washington is a community property state, and how assets and parenting time get divided follows rules most people only learn after signing something they regret.
What should I do if CPS contacts my family in Washington?
Stay calm, be polite, and speak with a CPS defense attorney before you sign anything or agree to an interview. What you say early in a Washington dependency matter shapes everything that follows. Our CPS defense practice exists for exactly this moment, and the sooner you call, the more options you keep.
How long does a divorce take in Washington State?
Washington law requires at least 90 days between filing and finalizing a divorce, and that is the floor, not the norm. Contested cases involving parenting plans or significant assets take longer, and court calendars vary by county. No firm can honestly commit to a date, but a clear strategy from the start keeps your case from drifting.
What counties does View Ridge Law serve?
View Ridge Law serves families in King, Snohomish, and Pierce Counties from our Seattle office. If your matter sits in one of these counties, our attorneys work in those courts and know how they run.
Schedule a Case Evaluation
You do not have to figure out your next step alone. Call us, tell a Client Services Director what is happening, and get matched with a Washington family law attorney who handles matters like yours. Prefer to talk now? Call 206-966-4020 now.
View Ridge Law
3418 NE 65th St, Suite A
Seattle, WA 98115
Phone: 206-966-4020
By appointment.
