Will I be penalized in the long run if he starts separation proceedings first?

You do not need to physically separate if you are filing for legal sepaparion. And, even if he files for separation first, you can still file a...

All forms are available on http://www.courts.wa.gov/forms/ To finalize your legal separation, you do need to prepare and have the judge sign an...

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Can i get shild support or spousal maintenance in order for me to have the money to move out, and then proceed with a divorce?

To add to Dave Hawkins's excellent answer: Your husband will be forced to disclose his financial information (income, bank accounts, etc.) in...

Want husband to do quit claim in divorce

I would suggest your husband should quit claim the house to you at the time your divorce is finalized. No need to wait and jointly own the...