Law Office of Erik Bjornson

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Firm Overview

This attorney office has an active practice in the following areas:



  • Family Law - Divorce,
    Child Support, Custody Issues, Parenting Plan (Please see answers to frequently
    asked questions
    concerning your divorce, child support or visitation issues).
    This office also represent clients who reside out of state with
    pending dissolution, divorce, or child support issues in Washington. A number
    of the clients of this office are in the military
    or are military dependants.



There are special
legal considerations and protections
that must be considered for
those in military or who are retired from the military. Many clients have
at one time been stationed at Fort Lewis, Washington near Tacoma. Military
retirement
issues can also arise. You should retain a lawyer who
is familiar with these issues


See also Seven
myths concerning military divorce in Washington state






Admitted to practice in the following Courts:



  • Washington State Supreme Court

  • Washington State Court of Appeals

  • All Washington State Superior and District Courts (including Pierce County,
    King County, and Kitsap County)

  • Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

  • Federal District Courts in Washington


Professional Memberships



  • Washington State Bar Association

  • Washington State Trial Lawyers (WSTLA)

  • Pierce County Family Law Section

  • American Trial Lawyer Association (ATLA)

  • Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association

  • Washington State Bar Association No. 25204


Attorney office is located in downtown Tacoma near the Pierce County Courthouse,
in Washington across from the armory.


FREE INITIAL TELEPHONE CONSULTATION (253) 272-1434

Erik Bjornson


Admitted to
practice in the following Courts:



  • Washington State Supreme Court

  • Washington State Court of Appeals

  • All Washington State Superior and District Courts (including
    Pierce County, King County, and Kitsap County)

  • Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

  • Federal District Courts in Washington

Articles Written

Relocation of Children in Washington State

Created On: 01/21/2009

The Washington State Legislature has recently passed specific laws concerning the relocation of a child in Washington State. There are now specific guidelines about the process when notice must be given regarding an intent to relocatea child, how one may object to the relocation and how the court will decide if the relocation should be permitted.

Divorce Myths for Military Members in Washington

Created On: 01/21/2009

A divorce concerning someone in the military is understandably more complex than a divorce for a civilian as it is affected by a number of federal laws concerning military members. Below are a number of myths or misperceptions that are commonly heard.

Myth 1: I am in the military.

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