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Home » Our Family Law Practice Areas » Divorce & Legal Separation

Divorce & Legal Separation

Most people know divorce is a legal action between married persons to end their marriage. In Washington State, it’s referred to as “dissolution” of marriage.

Family Law and Divorce

Family law is the area of the law that deals with family related matters including divorce. Other legal areas in family law include child support, spousal support, domestic partnerships, gay and lesbian marriages, adoption, and numerous other areas.

No-Fault Divorce in Washington State

Washington is a no-fault divorce state. A no-fault divorce means the court is not concerned with the reasons for the divorce. In fault-based states, the person filing for divorce has to provide grounds to obtain it such as adultery, cruelty, abandonment, etc.

Divorce and Legal Separation

The legal process for obtaining a divorce and legal separation are the same. In both, all property and debts are divided, spousal and child support are at issue, and a parenting plan is required if there are children. The major legal distinction is that a legal separation does not end the marriage, and parties may not remarry. In King County, converting a decree of legal separation to divorce requires six months to pass after the decree of legal separation is ordered. However, it is a relatively simple and inexpensive legal procedure.

Though the legal process is the same, there may be important legal and emotional issues that affect the decision to seek a legal separation rather than a divorce.

What Happens in a Divorce?

In addition to ending the marriage, a divorce action results in dividing a couple’s property and debts (i.e., property division), and determining spousal support (alimony), child support, and child custody (residential placement) arrangements if children are involved.

Weintraub Law Office is solely focused on divorce and other family law related issues. Please call us at +1 425 374 4045 or contact us online to request an appointment if you need legal help with divorce, legal separation, or family law related matters.

Weintraub Law Office has offices in Seattle, Bellevue, and Bothell and represents clients in King, Snohomish, and Pierce County.

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    Family Law Practice Areas
    Divorce and Separation
    Divorce & Legal Separation
    Complex Divorce
    Cooperative & Collaborative Divorce
    Divorce Advice/Flat Fee Uncontested Divorces
    Divorce and Taxes
    Estate Planning and Divorce 
    International Divorce in Washington State
    Litigation and Trial
    Property Division
    Spousal maintenance (Alimony)
    Post Divorce Legal Actions
    Children and Parenting Issues
    Child Custody and Parenting Issues
    Child Support
    Child Support Modification in Washington State
    Fathers Rights in a Washington State Divorce
    Paternity and Parenting Actions in Washington State
    Parenting Plan Modification in Washington State
    Domestic Violence
    Protection & Restraining Orders/Domestic Violence
    Mediation
    Flat Fee Divorce and Family Law Mediation at Weintraub Law Office
    WA Legal Agreements
    Prenuptial/Post-Marital/Cohabitation Agreements

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