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Trusted Family Law Representation in Vancouver, WA
At Petersen Rothermel Law Firm, we believe that exceptional legal representation requires both deep legal knowledge and unwavering commitment to our clients' needs. Our practice focuses on family law matters in Clark County, Washington, including divorce, child custody, support, and parenting plan modifications. With decades of combined experience, our attorneys provide strategic advocacy while maintaining open communication throughout every case. We prioritize practical counsel and diligent representation, ensuring clients understand their rights and options at every stage. Our team's expertise extends to complex cases involving dependency matters, guardianships, and CAPTA proceedings.Through affiliations with local and state bar associations, we maintain active engagement with legal community standards. Our administrative staff ensures seamless case management, billing transparency, and client support. By combining technical proficiency with personalized attention, we help clients navigate emotionally challenging legal processes. Our Washington-licensed attorneys bring diverse backgrounds, including prior experience in medical malpractice defense and community legal education. We remain dedicated to delivering results-driven representation while upholding the highest ethical standards in all our client interactions.
Services
Divorce Representation
Child Custody
Support Modifications
Parenting Plans
Adoption Services
Dependency Matters
Highlights and features
- Experienced family law attorneys with decades of combined legal practice
- Washington State Bar Association members maintaining active legal education
- Client-focused approach with transparent communication throughout cases
- Proven track record in complex family law matters including custody disputes
- Local legal community engagement through bar association leadership roles
Services
Divorce Representation
Our firm provides comprehensive divorce representation addressing property division, spousal maintenance, and child-related matters. We guide clients through emotional challenges while protecting their legal rights. Our attorneys develop tailored strategies for equitable asset distribution and future-focused settlement agreements.
Child Custody
We advocate for custody arrangements prioritizing children's best interests while protecting parental rights. Our services include establishing residential custody, visitation schedules, and dispute resolution. We help modify existing arrangements when circumstances change significantly.
Support Modifications
Our attorneys handle modifications to existing child support orders based on changed financial circumstances or parenting time adjustments. We ensure calculations follow Washington state guidelines while advocating for fair outcomes.
Adoption Services
We guide families through adoption processes including home studies, legal documentation, and court proceedings. Our services cover stepparent adoptions, relative placements, and foster care transitions to permanent guardianship.
Dependency Matters
Our firm represents clients in child protection cases involving CPS interventions. We defend parental rights during dependency hearings and work toward reunification plans that meet state child welfare requirements.
People
Nathan H. Petersen
Attorney
Washington-licensed family law attorney with experience in divorce, custody, and child protection cases. Former medical malpractice defense lawyer now focusing on compassionate client advocacy.
Ryan Rothermel
Attorney
Family law practitioner emphasizing client education and transparent communication. Handles complex custody disputes and parenting plan modifications with community-focused legal solutions.
Leaa Petersen
Administrative Director
Manages firm accounting and client billing operations. Brings quality assurance expertise from healthcare industry experience to legal administrative processes.
Brittany Gray
Legal Assistant
Family law specialist with eight years of client support experience. Coordinates case management, document preparation, and client communication for attorneys and litigants.
Questions
What family law services do you offer?
We handle divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, support modifications, adoption processes, and dependency matters in Clark County, Washington.
How do you approach divorce cases?
We combine legal expertise with compassionate guidance, focusing on property division, spousal maintenance, and child-related issues while maintaining client communication.
Can you modify existing custody agreements?
Yes, we help modify parenting plans when significant life changes require adjustments to custody arrangements or visitation schedules.
What payment options are available?
We accept payments through LawPay, a secure online platform processing credit and debit card transactions for legal services.
How do I schedule a consultation?
Contact us via email, phone, or our website contact form to arrange an initial consultation with our Vancouver-based attorneys.
Reviews (4)
Katie Swaim
Nov 21, 2023
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Family courts can be a scary and anxiety provoking thing to navigate, but Nathan and his team are there to help. I cannot recommend this firm enough.
Crystal Zahorski
Jun 12, 2020
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We hired Ryan Rothermel for what ended up being an almost 2 year custody battle. We had a great experience in him, and his candid, no-nonsense approach, advice, and communication. Ultimately we came out with what we had hoped for, against the odds. We would definitely use him again, and recommend him.
Chris Cate
Aug 18, 2017
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If you have a family law matter, there is nobody else I would recommend other than Mr. Petersen and his exceptional team at The Petersen Law Firm! I hired Nathan during the middle of divorce proceedings, when my situation was going from bad to extremely bleak, and he was able to turn everything around for me and get me a very favorable settlement. His attention to details, mindfulness of my finances, exceptional team of Alina and Rachelle, along with his adept ability to navigate through the quagmire of legal issues surrounding my case brought hope and peace my way.
He held opposing counsel accountable and helped keep my character intact when my ex tried to ruin my name. Whether it was a hearing, deposition, or trial, I was confident Mr. Petersen and his team would be by my side and help fight for my rights as a father. I don't know what I would have done without the services of these amazing, caring, and exceptional people! From the bottom of my heart thank you for everything you have done for me and my daughter!
He held opposing counsel accountable and helped keep my character intact when my ex tried to ruin my name. Whether it was a hearing, deposition, or trial, I was confident Mr. Petersen and his team would be by my side and help fight for my rights as a father. I don't know what I would have done without the services of these amazing, caring, and exceptional people! From the bottom of my heart thank you for everything you have done for me and my daughter!
Jerry Livengood
Apr 01, 2017
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There are no words that can adequately express what The Petersen Law Firm means to me and my family.
Nathan and his team helped me through the toughest year of my life and made it so my family and I can enjoy life again. They gave us hope when we thought there was none to be had. There is no hyperbole in this statement. The dedication and effort that the team put into my case was second to none and we are eternally grateful for all they did. You can't go wrong with them.
Nathan and his team helped me through the toughest year of my life and made it so my family and I can enjoy life again. They gave us hope when we thought there was none to be had. There is no hyperbole in this statement. The dedication and effort that the team put into my case was second to none and we are eternally grateful for all they did. You can't go wrong with them.
