In Washington State, divorce is formally referred to as the “dissolution of marriage.” Common law marriage isn’t recognized in Washington, but same-sex marriage and domestic partnerships are. If your marriage...
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When same-sex marriages end, and there are children involved, deciding how to handle child custody can be challenging. The rules for child custody and visitation differ from state to state,...
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Just as marriage equality has given same-sex couples in every state the right to marry, it has also given them the right to divorce. Depending on your circumstances and where...
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If you live in Washington State and have decided to leave your marriage, you might think that divorce is your only option. In some cases, it is. Under the right...
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Marriage and divorce are matters that are handled in state court, but the law gives military personnel special protections and considerations regarding property, support, child custody, and benefits. A military...
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When you're facing a divorce, you have many options. While it would be ideal if both parties could agree on all of the issues, this generally doesn't happen. Often, a...
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If you're a parent facing divorce in Washington State, you have a lot of issues you'll need to confront. These range from child custody to visitation and child support. Washington...
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If you've been living in a committed relationship with someone but aren't married, you may have questions about your legal rights. How are assets and debts divided if the relationship...
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When something isn't right with your marriage, you've probably known it for some time. Maybe you wonder if divorce is really the answer, and you may not want to take...
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Deciding to end a marriage is a very serious decision and, oftentimes, a stressful experience. Add a pregnancy into the mix, and the stress is likely to increase exponentially. For...
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