Spouse dies in Community property state with no will or community property aggreement.

The basic rule is that the surviving spouse gets all of the community property, and the statutory share of any separate property. You should pay...

What to request on final papers?

The basic answer is "yes" - the decree should basically divide assets in the same way described in the petition.

Divorce attorney

Normally the court will order the parties to each pay 1/2 of the combined net marital debt (assuming that their financial circumstances are the same).

How is it that a judge and commissioner can ignore WA State community property laws?

They can't. The rulings of the judges are only as good as the information that is filed in compliance with the state and local rules. Bad info, bad...

So if my wife and I are separated can she date someone else and she is keeping me away from kids.

Dating is not prohibited. You should file a motion to establish a parenting plan that includes visitations. If she violates the plan it's contempt...

I am in divorce processing in Washington. We have married 10 years. He bought house before marriage.

It depends. His equity would probably be largely based on the amount he paid down before the marriage. Other considerations are the payments he...

Is it unheard of to not hear back from my ex husband lawyer since 7 months have past?

You should look at the court file (you can access it on line if the case is in {Pierce County) to check its status. If you want, you can hire an...

Separation paper nor my divorce stated anything about how long to hold my belongings. I returned to having nothing.

If the decree says that you get what you possess, you're out of luck. If it says that your ex is to keep it and return it to you, that's what he...

My divorce decree states I pay my exhusband's credit card. He paid 2 months of it without telling me first. Do I pay him back?

Your best bet is to pay your ex any way he wants. You are in violation of the decree, and it sounds like you don't have a good excuse for non-payment.

Concerning housing during a dissolution in Washington state

In King County if you get to the point that you need secure and confidential housing on a short term emergency basis you should talk to the...

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