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The Impact of Domestic Violence on Custody Decisions (August 16, 2024)
The Legal Rights of Unmarried Couples in Washington - ZafiroLaw, PLLC % (July 16, 2024)
The Benefits & Drawbacks of Legal Separation & Divorce - ZafiroLaw, PLLC % (June 17, 2024)
The Basics of Child Custody in Washington - ZafiroLaw, PLLC % (May 9, 2024)
Relocating With Children After Divorce - ZafiroLaw, PLLC % (May 9, 2024)
Becoming A Permanent Resident: What You Need to Know (April 10, 2024)
Is My Immigration Process Over If I Violate My Visa? - ZafiroLaw, PLLC % (March 14, 2024)
How Immigration Status Impacts Spousal Support - ZafiroLaw, PLLC % (February 9, 2024)
Child Custody Battles & Immigration: Navigating Complex Waters (January 11, 2024)
A Guide For Mixed-Status Families In Washington State - ZafiroLaw, PLLC % (December 5, 2023)
Financial Planning for New Immigrants: Establishing Stability (November 13, 2023)
Dealing with Domestic Violence in Immigrant Families (October 3, 2023)
Does Immigration Status Impact A Custody Dispute? - ZafiroLaw, PLLC (September 11, 2023)
The Role Of A Family Law Attorney In Immigration Cases - ZafiroLaw, PLLC (August 7, 2023)
Honesty With Your Attorney | Part Of Your Immigration Journey (July 5, 2023)
How Discovery Works During Your Divorce Process - ZafiroLaw, PLLC (June 1, 2023)
Focus On What You Can Control In Your Immigration Journey (May 12, 2023)
Making Adjustments To Your Parenting Plan - ZafiroLaw, PLLC (April 4, 2023)
What Is Our “Win” Rate In Family Divorce Cases? - ZafiroLaw, PLLC (March 14, 2023)
The USCIS Fees Are Expected To Increase - ZafiroLaw, PLLC (February 1, 2023)
The Documentation That Goes With Your Divorce - ZafiroLaw, PLLC (January 3, 2023)
Don’t Rush To Finalize Too Quickly - ZafiroLaw, PLLC (December 5, 2022)
Can I Have My Mangalsutra If I Divorce? - ZafiroLaw, PLLC (November 1, 2022)
Divorcing While Applying For A Green Card - ZafiroLaw, PLLC (October 7, 2022)
Affidavit of Support & Divorce - ZafiroLaw, PLLC (September 2, 2022)
“Coercive Control” & Washington’s New DVPO Laws - ZafiroLaw, PLLC (August 1, 2022)
Minor Guardianship & Grandparents - ZafiroLaw, PLLC (July 6, 2022)
Children Who Fight Visitation - ZafiroLaw, PLLC (June 3, 2022)
Temporary Protected Status & Eligibility - ZafiroLaw, PLLC (May 10, 2022)
What “Going To Trial” Means - ZafiroLaw, PLLC (April 5, 2022)
Timelines Associated with Immigration Cases - ZafiroLaw, PLLC (March 15, 2022)
Why Is My Divorce Taking This Long? - ZafiroLaw, PLLC (February 18, 2022)
How Criminal Charges Can Impact Immigration - ZafiroLaw, PLLC % (January 18, 2022)
Understanding What Emergency Custody Is (And Isn’t) - ZafiroLaw, PLLC (December 2, 2021)
The ZafiroLaw Mindset & You - ZafiroLaw, PLLC (November 8, 2021)
How Long Does Child Support Last? - ZafiroLaw, PLLC (October 25, 2021)
When One Party Backs Out Of An Agreement - ZafiroLaw, PLLC (September 18, 2021)
The Myth Of An Anchor Baby - ZafiroLaw, PLLC (August 25, 2021)
Turning “Conditional” To “Permanent” - ZafiroLaw, PLLC (June 30, 2021)
How Family-Based Immigration Can Help You - ZafiroLaw, PLLC (June 24, 2021)
What to Do If ICE is at Your Home | ZafiroLaw | Immigration Lawyer (February 22, 2021)
Co-Parenting Tips to Help Your Family | ZafiroLaw | Family Lawyer Seattle (December 22, 2020)
Social Media & Divorce Tips | ZafiroLaw | Family Lawyer Seattle (November 25, 2020)
Picking Witnesses For Your Trial | ZafiroLaw | Seattle Family Lawyer (November 18, 2020)
What to Do If You are Experiencing Domestic Abuse | ZafiroLaw Seattle (October 22, 2020)
Petitioning For Your Spouse | ZafiroLaw | Seattle Family Lawyer (September 25, 2020)
Marriage-Based Adjustment of Status | ZafiroLaw | Seattle Family Lawyer (September 17, 2020)
Situations When Child Support Obligations Change | ZafiroLaw | Seattle (August 27, 2020)
Are Notary Publics Lawyers? | ZafiroLaw | Seattle Immigration Lawyer (July 23, 2020)
USCIS Has Reopened in Seattle | ZafiroLaw | Seattle Immigration Lawyer (June 29, 2020)
Coronavirus and Child Support | ZafiroLaw | Seattle Family Attorney (April 20, 2020)
Child Support During Coronavirus | ZafiroLaw | Child Support Lawyer (March 19, 2020)
Parenting Plans During COVID-19 | ZafiroLaw | Seattle Family Attorney (March 18, 2020)
Providing Financial Documents to Your Attorney | ZafiroLaw | Seattle (October 10, 2019)
Immigration Application Denials Rising | ZafiroLaw | Immigration Lawyer (August 16, 2019)
What is an Affidavit of Support? | ZafiroLaw | Seattle Immigration Lawyer (May 20, 2019)
5 Tips to Create a Strong Parenting Plan | ZafiroLaw | Custody Lawyer (April 20, 2019)
5 Tips for a Happy Post-Divorce Life | ZafiroLaw | Seattle Divorce Lawyer (February 20, 2019)
Immigration Form I-751 Waiver Guidance | ZafiroLaw | Immigration Lawyer (January 20, 2019)

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King County Family Immigration Lawyer | ZafiroLaw, PLLC (October 2, 2024)
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Snohomish County Family Law Attorney | Zafiro Law, PLLC (October 2, 2024)
Snohomish County Divorce Attorney | ZafiroLaw, PLLC (October 2, 2024)
Snohomish County Family Immigration Lawyer | ZafiroLaw, PLLC (October 2, 2024)
Renton Family Immigration Lawyer | ZafiroLaw, PLLC (December 8, 2022)
Kirkland Family Immigration Lawyer | ZafiroLaw, PLLC (December 8, 2022)
Redmond Family Immigration Lawyer | ZafiroLaw, PLLC (December 8, 2022)
Bellevue Family Immigration Lawyer | ZafiroLaw, PLLC (December 8, 2022)
Divorcing an Immigrant Spouse | ZafiroLaw (December 8, 2022)
Careers - ZafiroLaw, PLLC (November 28, 2022)
Accessibility Statement - ZafiroLaw, PLLC (September 8, 2021)
Resources - ZafiroLaw, PLLC (February 17, 2021)
- Video Series - ZafiroLaw, PLLC - Family & Immigration Law (June 24, 2021)
- Guides - ZafiroLaw, PLLC (March 5, 2021)
  - Free Resource: Surviving a Divorce as a Non-U.S. Citizen | Guide (July 22, 2024)
  - Family Law & Immigration Lawyer | Guides | ZafiroLaw PLLC (March 5, 2021)
    - Immigration Status and Child Custody | ZafiroLaw (December 8, 2022)
  - Free Resource: Immigration - ZafiroLaw, PLLC (March 18, 2018)
  - Free Resource: Divorce - ZafiroLaw, PLLC (May 12, 2014)
    - Free Resource Download - Divorce - ZafiroLaw, PLLC (May 12, 2014)
Frequently Asked Questions | ZafiroLaw, PLLC in Seattle, Washington (October 27, 2020)
Seattle Family Immigration Lawyer | Family Attorney | ZafiroLaw (September 17, 2020)
ZafiroLaw, PLLC | Client Testimonials | Family & Immigration Law Firm (September 14, 2020)
ZafiroLaw Team in Seattle, Washington | Shaping Your Tomorrow, Together (March 30, 2020)
Seattle Family Law Attorney | ZafiroLaw | Attorney Katrina Zafiro (March 30, 2020)
- Seattle Divorce Lawyer | Zafiro Law (February 5, 2025)
  - No Contest Divorce Lawyer | ZafiroLaw (March 23, 2025)
  - Divorce Mediation Attorney | Zafiro Law (March 1, 2025)
  - Seattle Annulment Attorney | ZafiroLaw (December 8, 2022)
  - Seattle Same Sex Divorce Attorney | Zafiro Law, PLLC | Contact Us Today (June 2, 2022)
  - Renton Divorce Attorney | Zafiro Law, PLLC | Contact Us Today (June 2, 2022)
  - Bellevue Divorce Attorney | Zafiro Law PLLC | Contact Our Firm (June 2, 2022)
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- Seattle Parentage Attorney | Zafiro Law, PLLC | Contact Us Today (June 2, 2022)
- Seattle Alimony Attorney | Zafiro Law, PLLC | Spousal Maintenance (June 2, 2022)
- Seattle Post-Divorce Modification Attorney | Zafiro Law, PLLC (June 2, 2022)
- Seattle Division of Property Attorney | ZafiroLaw (December 2, 2021)
- Seattle Legal Separation Attorney | ZafiroLaw, PLLC in Seattle, WA (December 2, 2021)
- Seattle Restraining Order Lawyer & Domestic | ZafiroLaw in Seattle (February 17, 2021)
- Seattle Prenuptial Agreement Attorney | ZafiroLaw, PLLC | Seattle, WA (February 17, 2021)
- Seattle Child Support Lawyer | ZafiroLaw, PLLC | Seattle, WA (February 17, 2021)
- Seattle Child Custody Attorney | ZafiroLaw Ready To Help You (February 17, 2021)
  - Seattle Parenting Plan Attorney | Zafiro Law, PLLC | Contact Us Today (June 2, 2022)
Seattle Immigration Lawyer | ZafiroLaw, PLLC Immigration Firm (March 30, 2020)
- Marriage Visa Lawyers | Zafiro Law (March 1, 2025)
  - Seattle K-1 Visa Attorney | ZafiroLaw, PLLC (October 17, 2022)
- Seattle Adjustment of Status Immigration Attorney | ZafiroLaw, PLLC (December 2, 2021)
  - Adjustment of Status Through Marriage Lawyer | ZafiroLaw, PLLC (October 17, 2022)
    - I-751 Waiver: Remove Conditions on Residence Lawyer Seattle (April 4, 2024)
- VAWA Self-Petition Lawyer Seattle | ZafiroLaw PLLC (February 17, 2021)
  - Green Card For Victims Of Domestic Abuse Lawyer Seattle (October 17, 2022)
- Seattle Visa Attorney | Immigrant & Non-Immigrant Visas | ZafiroLaw, PLLC (February 17, 2021)
- Seattle Citizenship Attorney | ZafiroLaw, PLLC | Seattle, WA (February 17, 2021)
  - CRBA Requirements | ZafiroLaw (December 5, 2022)
- Seattle Family-Based Immigration Lawyer | ZafiroLaw, PLLC in Seattle (February 17, 2021)
  - Conditional Green Card And Divorce Lawyer Seattle | ZafiroLaw (October 17, 2022)
  - Joint Petition To Remove Conditions On A Green Card Lawyer Seattle (October 17, 2022)
  - Seattle Immediate Relative Visa Attorney | ZafiroLaw, PLLC (October 17, 2022)
    - Minor Child Visa: IR-2 Visa Lawyer Seattle | ZafiroLaw, PLLC (October 17, 2022)
    - Seattle Parent Visa Attorney: IR-5 Visa | ZafiroLaw, PLLC (October 17, 2022)
    - Seattle Spousal Visa Attorneys: IR-1 Visa & CR-1 Visa | ZafiroLaw (October 17, 2022)
Contact Us | Family & Immigration Lawyers | ZafiroLaw | Seattle (March 25, 2020)
Thank You - ZafiroLaw, PLLC (March 19, 2020)
Blog | ZafiroLaw, PLLC | Seattle, Washington Family & immigration Lawyer (March 16, 2020)
Privacy Policy | ZafiroLaw, PLLC | Seattle Family & Immigration Lawyer (March 16, 2020)
Philippine Resources - ZafiroLaw, PLLC (February 1, 2018)
Thank You For Signing Up - ZafiroLaw, PLLC (April 7, 2015)
Disclaimer - ZafiroLaw, PLLC (May 12, 2014)
Newsletter - ZafiroLaw, PLLC (May 12, 2014)
Testimonials - ZafiroLaw, PLLC (May 12, 2014)

Attorneys

Krissy Little | Paralegal | ZafiroLaw, PLLC (January 5, 2024)
Ambere Adkins | Associate Attorney | ZafiroLaw, PLLC (January 5, 2024)
Kate Torrey | Billing Specialist | ZafiroLaw, PLLC (October 20, 2023)
Ciera Thomas | Paralegal | ZafiroLaw, PLLC (June 9, 2023)
Family Law & Immigration Attorney Katrina S. Zafiro | ZafiroLaw, PLLC (March 25, 2020)

Faqs

What is Form I-485? | ZafiroLaw, PLLC | FAQ (October 2, 2024)
What is a Cohabitation Agreement, and Do I Need One? | FAQ (October 2, 2024)
How to Get a Divorce in Washington State | FAQ | ZafiroLaw (June 10, 2024)
VAWA Citizenship | ZafiroLaw (December 5, 2022)
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Washington Attorney (December 2, 2021)
Do I Need a Consultation Appointment? | ZafiroLaw | Immigration Lawyer (February 22, 2021)
Understanding the Violence Against Women Act | ZafiroLaw | Seattle (February 22, 2021)
What Are the Types of Domestic Violence? | ZafiroLaw | Seattle Divorce (February 12, 2021)
Ways Domestic Violence Can Be More Than Physical | ZafiroLaw (February 12, 2021)
Benefits of Premarital Agreements | ZafiroLaw | Seattle Family Attorney (February 12, 2021)
Do You Really Need an Immigration Attorney? | ZafiroLaw Seattle (February 12, 2021)
How Much Will My Family Law Case Cost? | ZafiroLaw | Family Lawyer (February 12, 2021)
Common Post-Marital Agreement Questions | ZafiroLaw | Divorce Attorney (February 12, 2021)
Benefits of Becoming Naturalized U.S. Citizen | ZafiroLaw Seattle (February 11, 2021)
What is the K-1 Fiance Visa? | ZafiroLaw | Seattle Immigration Attorney (February 11, 2021)
What are Immediate Relative Immigrant Visas? | ZafiroLaw | Seattle (February 11, 2021)
What is Community Property? | ZafiroLaw | Seattle Divorce Lawyer (February 11, 2021)
What Are Protection Orders? | ZafiroLaw | Seattle Protection Order Lawyer (February 11, 2021)
Parenting Plan Modification | ZafiroLaw | Seattle Family Lawyer (February 11, 2021)
How to Get a Restraining Order in Washington State | ZafiroLaw (February 11, 2021)
Reasons For Single Fathers to Establish Paternity | ZafiroLaw | Family Law (February 11, 2021)
What to Do When Served Divorce Papers | ZafiroLaw | Divorce Lawyer (February 11, 2021)
Difference Between Citizenship & Permanent Residence | ZafiroLaw (February 11, 2021)
Steps to Becoming a US Citizen | ZafiroLaw | Seattle Immigration Lawyer (February 11, 2021)
How An I-751 Waiver Can Keep You in America | ZafiroLaw | Seattle (February 11, 2021)
Birthright Citizenship Explained | ZafiroLaw | Seattle, Washington (February 11, 2021)
Regulating International Marriage Brokers | ZafiroLaw | Immigration Lawyer (February 11, 2021)
Immigration Marriage Fraud Penalties | ZafiroLaw | Immigration Attorneys (February 11, 2021)
Questions on Divorce for Immigrants | ZafiroLaw | Immigration Attorney (February 11, 2021)
Ways Coronavirus Can Impact Immigration Situations | ZafiroLaw | Seattle (February 11, 2021)
Preparing For The Naturalization Test | ZafiroLaw | Immigration Law (February 11, 2021)
Is Spousal Maintenance Modifiable? | ZafiroLaw | Seattle Divorce Lawyer (February 11, 2021)
Who Gets the House in a Divorce? | ZafiroLaw | Family Lawyer Seattle (February 11, 2021)
What is Abusive Use of Conflict? | ZafiroLaw | Family Lawyer Seattle (February 11, 2021)
How Does Immigration Define Good Moral Character? | ZafiroLaw (February 11, 2021)
What Should I Include in My Parenting Plan? | ZafiroLaw | Family Lawyer (February 11, 2021)
Difference Between Divorce, Annulment, & Legal Separation | ZafiroLaw (February 11, 2021)
Can I Force My Child to Follow the Parenting Plan? | ZafiroLaw (October 27, 2020)

Videos

What is an Immigrant Visa or “Green Card”? | ZafiroLaw, PLLC (January 12, 2023)
What is Discovery? | ZafiroLaw, PLLC (January 12, 2023)
What Will Not Be Included in the Division of Assets for My Divorce? (January 12, 2023)
My Spouse Has Become Abusive, What Options Do I Have? (January 12, 2023)
My Spouse Cheated on Me. Will This Impact Our Divorce? (January 12, 2023)
How Will the Courts Divide Property? | ZafiroLaw, PLLC (January 12, 2023)
How Can I Move to a New State with my Kids? | ZafiroLaw, PLLC (January 12, 2023)
What Do I Need in Order to File for Divorce in WA? | ZafiroLaw (January 12, 2023)
Ex-spouse Isn’t Paying Child Support as Ordered: What Can I Do? (January 12, 2023)
Can I Use a Translator for Interviews? | ZafiroLaw, PLLC (January 12, 2023)
Non-Citizen Family Members: Who is Eligible for Residency? (January 12, 2023)
How Should I Prepare for My Marriage Interview with the USCIS? (January 12, 2023)
Family Member Facing Deportation: What Do We Do? | ZafiroLaw (January 12, 2023)
I'm a US Citizen. Can I Help My Spouse Immigrate? | ZafiroLaw (January 12, 2023)
If I’ve Been Convicted of a Crime, Can I Obtain Residency? (January 12, 2023)
Can I change the parenting plan? | ZafiroLaw | Seattle, WA (April 5, 2022)
Can I get a divorce if my spouse lives in a different country? | ZafiroLaw (April 5, 2022)
How do I become a US citizen? | ZafiroLaw | Seattle Immigration Law (April 5, 2022)
How do I get my green card through VAWA? | ZafiroLaw | Seattle, WA (April 5, 2022)
How does the court divide property and debts? | ZafiroLaw | Seattle, WA (April 5, 2022)
How long does getting a divorce take? | ZafiroLaw | Seattle, WA (April 5, 2022)
Will I get the house in the divorce? | ZafiroLaw | Seattle, WA (April 5, 2022)
How Long Does it Take to Immigrate to the United States? | ZafiroLaw (June 23, 2021)
Can I Change My Child Support Payment Amount? | ZafiroLaw | Seattle (June 16, 2021)
What is the Difference Between Divorce & Legal Separation? | ZafiroLaw (June 16, 2021)
What is the Affidavit of Support? | ZafiroLaw | Seattle, WA (June 16, 2021)
What Happens to My Temporary Green Card? | ZafiroLaw | Seattle Area (June 16, 2021)
What Happens to my Visa When my Spouse Files for Divorce? | ZafiroLaw (June 16, 2021)
What Does Birthright Citizenship Mean? | ZafiroLaw | Seattle Area (June 16, 2021)
What do I do After Getting Served With Divorce Papers? | ZafiroLaw (June 16, 2021)