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Latest Insights

 
01

The “50/50 Rule” in Washington divorce

What just and equitable division actually means for community and separate property under RCW 26.09.080.
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02

Does child support stop at 18?

When support really ends in Washington — and the exceptions that catch parents off guard.
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03

Is a handwritten will valid here?

Why most homemade wills fail in Washington, and the witnessing rules of RCW 11.12.020.
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04

Modifying a parenting plan

What Washington courts require before changing a residential schedule.
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05

Cohabitation & inheritance

What committed partners are — and are not — entitled to when there is no marriage and no will.
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06

Grandparents’ custody rights

When Washington courts place children with grandparents, and what petitioners must prove.
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Services

Family & Divorce

Contested and uncontested dissolution, legal separation, parenting plans, visitation, child and spousal support, relocation, modification and enforcement, termination of parental rights, and adoption. Explore

Wills, Estates & Probate

Wills and estate planning, probate and estate administration, and the Birch Bay legacy planning options — from simple wills to complete trust-based plans. Explore

Estate Disputes

Will contests, TEDRA proceedings, trustee accountings and removal, fiduciary litigation, and vulnerable adult financial exploitation claims. Explore

Guardianship & Elder Law

Guardianships and conservatorships under Washington’s Uniform Guardianship Act, less-restrictive alternatives, contested guardianships, and elder protection. Explore

Asset Protection

Planning that safeguards what a lifetime of work built — structured before trouble arrives, reviewed as life changes. Explore

Protection Orders

Domestic violence protection orders and restraining orders under chapter 7.105 RCW — handled with urgency and discretion. Explore

Our People

Patrick F. ShearerAttorney at LawWSBA since 2017 · Super Lawyers Rising Stars honoree, Family Law (2023–2025)Profile Jennifer GunnellSenior AttorneyWSBA since 2018 · Family law, estates & probate, guardianshipsProfile Holly HensonAttorney · CPA · MBAWSBA since 2012 · Probate, tax, real estate & business mattersProfile Karim A. HamirManaging AttorneyWSBA since 2003 · Firm strategy and supervision; not presently accepting new clientsProfile

No attorney at Birch Bay Law Group PLLC is certified as a specialist in any practice area by the Washington State Bar Association or any other certifying authority. Additional attorneys serve our South Office through The Cowlitz Law Group PLLC.

We make house calls

We understand the emotional and financial toll a difficult legal matter takes. Our concierge service brings the consultation to you — at home, in the hospital, or by video — and emergency consultations are available. Concierge service

Your language, welcome here

Language should never be the barrier between you and your rights.

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A safe space for every family

We proudly support the LGBTQIA+ community by promoting diversity and inclusivity, providing a safe space and legal advocacy for every family we serve.

Financing available

We partner with Affirm, an independent third-party financing company, to provide qualified clients with payment plan options. Financing arrangements are separate from your written fee agreement with the firm. Learn more

Where we serve

Whatcom CountySkagitKingPierceThurstonClarkCowlitzLewisMasonKitsapJeffersonClallamPacificSpokaneYakima

Headquartered in Blaine, minutes from Birch Bay, Semiahmoo, Ferndale, Lynden, and Bellingham — with our South Office serving Southwest Washington through The Cowlitz Law Group PLLC.

Birch Bay / Blaine

6889 Holeman Avenue Blaine, WA 98230 (360) 685-8088

Vancouver (South)

10910 NE Fourth Plain Blvd. Vancouver, WA 98662 cowlitzgroup.com

Tacoma (Satellite)

1201 Pacific Avenue, Suite 600 Tacoma, WA 98402 Client meetings by appointment

Reach us

Mon–Fri 9:30 am – 4:00 pm · Weekends by appointment info@cowlitzgroup.com Book an appointment →
The information on this website is provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice on any matter. Interacting with this website does not create an attorney-client relationship. All consultations are subject to a conflict-of-interest check and acceptance of terms of engagement. No attorney at Birch Bay Law Group PLLC is certified as a specialist in any practice area by the Washington State Bar Association or any other certifying authority. Birch Bay Law Group PLLC is an affiliate of The Cowlitz Law Group PLLC and operates under the same management. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Information provided by non-clients is retained for no longer than 12 months unless converted into an attorney-client relationship. © 2026 Birch Bay Law Group PLLC. All rights reserved.
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