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Knowledgeable Washington Lawyers Advising Clients On Committed Intimate Partnership Issues

Effective Tacoma Attorneys Handling Financial Support Disputes After A Breakup

As relationship partners increasingly choose not to marry, challenging legal questions arise when a couple who has lived together breaks up. In many cases, the partners have established significant financial ties along with their emotional bonds. Since the 1970s, states have taken different approaches to “Committed Intimate Relationships (CIR)” disputes when one half of a couple seeks payment after a split. If your nonmarital relationship has ended and this might be an issue, our Washington attorneys can advise you how the law applies to your situation. At Bottimore & Associates, P.L.L.C., in Tacoma, our family law attorneys have considerable experience effectively assisting Washington clients with these types of difficult issues.

Pursuing Favorable Results For You

We can explain how the following factors might affect your case:

  • Written or spoken contracts: If one party has agreed to support the other financially in the event of a breakup, we can assess whether the terms are enforceable.
  • Duration of the relationship: When a couple has been together for many years, their financial lives often become inextricably linked. In some of these cases, a court might find that some post-breakup support is appropriate.
  • Household contributions: Like a spouse, an unmarried partner often sacrifices their earning ability to take care of the shared home or support the other person’s career. This might justify compensation later.

Whether you are seeking support from a former partner or are being pursued for Committed Intimate Relationships (CIR), we will stand up for your rights during negotiations and in court.

Asserting Your Legal Rights In A Post-Relationship Support Claim

At Bottimore & Associates, P.L.L.C., we devote personalized attention to each client we represent. If you are involved in a Committed Intimate Relationships (CIR) dispute, we will develop a complete picture of the relevant circumstances and present a strong argument on your behalf.

Contact An Experienced Washington Committed Intimate Relationships (CIR) Attorney

Call us at 253-780-7622 or contact us online to schedule a consultation with a family law attorney at the Tacoma, Washington, office of Bottimore & Associates, P.L.L.C.