5 /5 Zachary Stevens: Navigating custody as an out-of-state parent is incredibly difficult. At every turn it felt like the system was stacked against me. Delaying decisions, kicking the case from one state to another, and allowing a pattern of parental alienation to continue unchecked. In my case, it was nearly impossible. Charlie and his team went above and beyond in every sense. They carefully reviewed years of tangled legal history spanning multiple states, Oklahoma, Washington, and Texas. They stepped in with clarity and strategy. They worked diligently to bring jurisdiction back to where it belonged, Washington. They navigated the complexities of the UCCJEA, tracked down critical case details, responded to certain stall tactics and pushed the courts to finally review the facts of my case.
I came to Charlie Shane’s office completely worn down and legally exhausted and uncertain if I’d ever be given a fair chance to be the father I always wanted to be. What makes Charlie and his team stand out is not just their legal knowledge, it’s their commitment to fighting for what’s right. From the start they understood the unique challenges I was facing as a long distance dad who never gave up. They listened, cared, and stuck with me. Despite the jurisdictional chaos and emotional toll, Charlie Shane and his team worked relentlessly to bring clarity to the case and pushed through the legal red tape that had kept me from even getting a proper hearing for years. They finally got the courts in Washington to take jurisdiction and successfully helped me establish the fairest parenting plan I’ve had to date. One that reflects both my dedication as a father and the best interest of my daughter.
This outcome has changed my life. I finally have meaningful and structured time with my daughter. Something I’ve fought years for and I now have a legal foundation that protects our relationship going forward. Being a father has always been my greatest dream. Now I have the opportunity to live it.
Charlie Shane’s office brought strength, compassion, and persistence to a situation most attorneys wouldn’t touch. I will always be grateful for their support and for the future they’ve helped secure for me and my daughter.