Hi there. You do not need to sell the house before you move out. You can certainly request that it be sold in your Petition for Divorce. Another...

Divorces and Retirement assets - how are they split in community property states?

The short answer is yes. As a general rule, your contributions during the marriage plus any increase in value thereon are community property. ...

Selected as the best answer

No, it is not illegal to abandon a spouse -- at least not in an absence of a court order requiring support etc. In your case, you should set forth...

Selected as the best answer

My ex is now wanting to withdrawl the petition to slow things down.

If you and your wife cannot agree on the final terms of your divorce, you have to go to trial to have the judge decide it. You could (and in some...

Can I file for a hearing without having to notify the absent party?

Carefully review RCW 4.48.100 (dealing with service by publication). You have to file an affidavit with the court explaining that the action is...

Selected as the best answer

Assuming that by "easy" you mean "here in Washington, not in Guatemala," the answer will depend on whether the WA court would have subject-matter...

Selected as the best answer

In filing my final divorce papers, is a separate property settlement agreement outside the regular court filing require?

A Property Settlement Agreement (PSA) is a settlement agreement in a divorce that is signed by both parties. It divides all of the parties'...

PROOF OF MERTRICIOUS RELATIONSHIP IN WA

Hi there. Washigton courts have listed five relevant factors to analyze when a meretricious relationship exists: (1) continuous cohabitation, (2)...

Trial with no attorney

Hi there. Consider getting a consultation with an attorney before diving into your trial. They will be able to explain the process to you and...

What's the best option to keep an ex-spouse off of my property?

The easiest thing to do, if course, would be to change the locks or inform your ex-mother-in-law that she is no longer welcome on your property. ...