Hemmat Law Group is a trusted Seattle family law firm dedicated to helping individuals and families through some of the most difficult legal challenges of their lives. With over 38 years of experience and a strong commitment to client-focused advocacy, our Seattle office serves family law clients throughout King, Snohomish, Pierce, Spokane, Thurston, Clark, Benton, Franklin, Whatcom, Skagit, Yakima, and Kitsap Counties.
We regularly represent professionals, executives and families from many of the Pacific Northwest’s most recognized companies, including Microsoft, Apple, NVIDIA and University of Washington.
Family Law We’re committed to offering tools and resources to help you make informed decisions. Try our Family Law calculators to get an idea of potential child support payments and attorney fees.
Divorce and Separation We’re committed to offering tools and resources to help you make informed decisions. Try our Family Law calculators to get an idea of potential child support payments and attorney fees.
Custody and Support We’re committed to offering tools and resources to help you make informed decisions. Try our Family Law calculators to get an idea of potential child support payments and attorney fees.
Protection Orders We’re committed to offering tools and resources to help you make informed decisions. Try our Family Law calculators to get an idea of potential child support payments and attorney fees.
Our Seattle-based Family attorneys have extensive experience helping thousands of clients across Seattle, and throughout King County, Snohomish, Pierce, Whatcom, Clark, Spokane, Yakima, Skagit,
Benton, Franklin, Thurston, and Kitsap Counties. As a boutique firm, we possess extensive experience in family law and mediation. We take pride in helping our Seattle clients through difficult and sensitive cases with care and expertise. We know that we are often working with clients during challenging and confusing life situations, and we pride ourselves on putting our clients first, making sure that the legal process is as clear and accessible as possible
“Knowing where to find justice should never be a struggle.”
– Steven Amir Hemmat. CEO, Hemmat Law Group
Hemmat Law Group offers a full spectrum of family law services tailored to the needs of Seattle families, parents, and individuals facing challenging legal issues. Our experience covers both routine matters and highly complex cases involving significant assets, multi-jurisdictional issues, or sensitive family dynamics.
At the Hemmat Law Group, we are dedicated to helping good people who find themselves in bad situations.
Located in the heart of Seattle, Washington, at 1221 E Pike St, Ste 200, Seattle, WA 98122, Hemmat Law combines legal expertise with compassion and clear communication. We recognise that family law matters are deeply personal and often emotionally charged. That’s why we prioritise transparency, accessibility, and care from your first consultation to the resolution of your case. We understand the unique legal landscape of Washington courts and are prepared to advocate for you in Seattle, King County Superior Court, and beyond.
The Hemmat Law Group is proud to have been trusted by thousands of clients in Seattle to represent them. View customer reviews.
Hemmat has been recognized as one of Seattle’s top Family Law firms, including awards and recommendation from the likes of Clio, AVVO, CaseTex and most importantly, our many Seattle customers.
The Hemmat Law Group has native Mandarin speakers, and are happy to provide family law services to Chinese clients who need assistance in Mandarin.
Hemmat律师事务所拥有以普通话为母语的律师，很乐意为需要普通话协助的中国客户提供家庭法律服务。
Whether you’re just starting to explore your legal options or you’ve been through legal proceedings before, the attorneys at Hemmat Law Group are here to help. To schedule a confidential consultation with a Seattle family law lawyer:
We’re here to provide knowledgeable guidance, compassionate support, and skilled advocacy when your family needs it most.
The team at The Hemmat Law Group is diverse, talented, and highly experienced. We also all love living in Seattle and take pride in being part of the wider community here. So, when we’re not working on cases, we might be found discussing the latest baseball game at the Elysian Capitol Hill Brewery, which is conveniently located in our office building. Go Mariners!
Hemmat Law conducted the biggest Family Law secret shop ever performed in Washington, assessing 400 organizations to create the most comprehensive look into the state of the Washington family law landscape.
Parents have a right to see their children prosper in a safe and secure environment. Hemmat Law work with people to make sure that divorce parenting plans and child support agreements.
Costs vary entirely based on the level of conflict and the complexity of your assets, so we can’t give you a direct answer. See our ‘What will my case cost?’ page for more information.
What we can say, is that currently in King County, the baseline court filing fee is $314. Most Seattle family attorneys charge hourly rates between $300 and $550 (we did a big Washington Family Law study to look into this – you can download it here if you’re interested).
Beware of any lawyer who guarantees a total cost for a contested case; unpredictable spouses and other circumstances can drive up fees. A family law trial is almost always a terrible idea; resolving issues outside of court is the best way to maintain control of your life and your wallet.
Washington State enforces a strict, mandatory 90-day cooling-off period. The clock starts the day the petition is filed and served on your spouse.
Washington courts don’t actually use the word “custody.” Instead, the focus is entirely on the best interests of the child. The court looks at who has been the primary caregiver, the emotional bond with each parent, work schedules, and any history of domestic violence or substance abuse. A judge’s ultimate goal is to mandate a stable, safe environment for the kids.
Visit our Seattle Custody and Support page to read more.
Family law matters in Seattle are handled by the King County Superior Court. Depending on where you live, your case will be filed at either the downtown Seattle courthouse or the Maleng Regional Justice Center (MRJC) in Kent.
Yes. Washington recognizes Committed Intimate Relationships (CIR). If you and your partner lived together in a marriage-like relationship, pooled resources, and bought property together, the court can divide those jointly acquired assets similarly to a divorce. However, CIRs do not allow for spousal maintenance (alimony) and handle debts differently than a formal marriage.
A Parenting Plan is a legally binding court order that dictates exactly how you and your ex will co-parent. A solid plan removes the ambiguity and covers three main areas:
If there is a history or threat of domestic violence, you can file for a Domestic Violence Protection Order (DVPO). In King County, these orders can be issued immediately on a temporary basis (ex parte) to legally restrict the abusive party from contacting you or coming near your home, workplace, or children. A full hearing is then held within 14 days to decide if the order should remain in place long-term. Everyone has the right to feel safe – please make sure that you get the legal support you need in seeking a protective order in Seattle.
Yes, but it is an incredibly steep uphill battle. The U.S. Supreme Court and Washington law legally presume that a fit parent knows what is best for their child. To win court-ordered visitation against a parent’s wishes, a grandparent must present clear and convincing evidence that the child will suffer actual harm if the visitation is denied.
You aren’t legally required to have a lawyer present at mediation, but going in blind is a massive risk. The mediator is a neutral party; they cannot give you legal advice or warn you if you are agreeing to a terrible deal. Having an attorney review your financials, prepare your strategy, and advise you during the process ensures you don’t unknowingly sign away your rights.
