I am a marital and family lawyer in Florida. I do not have any knowledge, per se, of Washington law on the issues you have addressed, and I would never presume to suggest that they are similar to or identical to Florida law. However, I think I can point you in the right direction toward answering your questions. It appears that the Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts has prepared a Family Law Handbook, which is designed to give general information about marriage and divorce...
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