- Divorce
- Child SupportChild support is the money paid by one parent to another to cover a portion of the costs of food, clothing, and shelter for the children. The amount of child support is generally set at a pre-determined amount based upon the incomes of the parents. Sometimes parents can be obligated to pay additional expenses for the children in addition to normal child support such as day care, counseling expenses...
- Child Custody and VisitationOften, unmarried individuals can face significant family law problems. Many of these are the same problems faced by married individuals concerning child custody, child support, and even property division.
- Adoption
- PaternityUnmarried parents may bring paternity matters before the court. By doing so, the parent insures that the parentage of the child is affirmed and that issues of child support and visitation are properly addressed.
- Spousal SupportSpousal maintenance (traditionally known as alimony) is money paid by one spouse to the other to assist the recipient in meeting his or her expenses. Traditionally, spousal maintenance is most common in marriages of longer duration where there is a significant difference in incomes. Maintenance can be used to allow a spouse to obtain education so that he or she can earn a higher salary. Maintenance can also be used to compensate a spouse who has made economic sacrifices to benefit the marriage.
- Criminal DefenseWe, at ROGGE LAW OFFICES, are committed to providing high quality legal services at a reasonable cost. Family Law matters or Criminal Defense often present unique emotional, practical and legal challenges which require competent, professional and sensitive representation. We encourage our clients to become partners with our staff as we work to resolve your legal problems.
- DUI/DWI
- Theft
- MisdemeanorsFelony and misdemeanor criminal charges may have serious consequences in Washington State. A conviction could lead to jail time, costly fines, probation and the suspension of your driving and other privileges. At Rogge Law Offices in Tacoma, criminal defense attorney, Theodore C. Rogge can explain and protect your rights.
- Drug Crimes
- AssaultGenerally, an assault is defined as intentionally inflicting bodily injury on another, unlawfully touching another with criminal intent or putting another in apprehension of physical harm. Assault charges range in severity from misdemeanors to serious felonies.
- Estate PlanningWills, Power of Attorney, Health Directive; Every adult should have an estate plan, that is, a legally binding plan in writing as what his/her wishes are upon his/her death or incapacitation. "Estate" does not necessarily mean large and extensive holdings, but is a term used to describe everything a person owns in any fashion: money, house, cars, stocks, etc. From domestic partnership, to divorce, adoption to estate planning Theodore C. Rogge and his legal team are ready to handle your Family Law matters.
- Wills
- Power of Attorney