Washington Family Law

Perhaps you lived together with your partner for years, but you never took the leap to tie the knot. You were both committed—perhaps even more so than the majority of couples you know. But there was never an expensive ring, a formal ceremony, or a license application. Suddenly, an unexpected wrench is thrown into the […]

Is Washington a 50/50 State for Divorce? The Fate of Your Marital Property Post Divorce Yes, Washington is a 50/50 divorce state, but  very few people know precisely what this means.  Do you get to keep that Chevy you bought a year before your marriage? What about Grandpa’s inheritance, and does 50/50 means everything is […]

If you’re contemplating ending your marriage, you may be wondering: How long does a divorce take in Washington State? Due to the mandatory 90-day waiting period, the absolute quickest that a divorce can be finalized is 91 days. Realistically, however, it will take a bit longer for most couples to be granted a divorce in […]

It’s becoming increasingly common for couples in Washington to live together without getting married legally. Unfortunately, this can make for some difficulties should the couples decide to go separate ways later on. How can you protect yourself from the financial and legal risks that cohabitating so often poses? In the state of Washington, an increasingly […]