My wife and I are unemployed and have no children or assets we agree to divorce.We live in WA state been separated 1 yr+. Fees?

There is a filing fee which you can apply to have it waived based on your income level. As for the forms you would have to figure out how to do...

At what point does a legal separation becomes effective in WA state? How long will it take?

A legal separation does not have the built in three month required waiting period so if you have all the documents ready you can file and finalize...

What's appropriate/valuable information in a Declaration during a custody dispute?

It is a valid concern and often parties agree to have clauses put into their parenting plan that they will not introduce a new relationship to the...

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Minor modification to residential schedule/parenting plan.

You might be describing a major modification-- taking 2 sometimes 3 overnights from him per month. Major Modifications are very difficult and you...

If spouse is being offered half of 401(k) and sale proceeds of home, is also asking for spousal support reasonable?

Spousal support will be awarded based her her need and his ability to pay. The length of the marriage is a factor considered as well. The wife...

Does the court system/DSHS always get involved in determining child support when parents agree on a parenting plan?

You and the other parent can come to agreed orders on child support. You have to complete the state worksheet but in the Order of Child Support you...

If I didn't show up to court for a violation of protection order, can I be arrested?

You should get the court file and make sure there is not current Order for Protection or you can be in trouble for violating it. Are they under...

It depends on the County and the local court online system. In King County you can review the docket but not the pleadings, in Pierce county you...

In a Proposed Parenting Plan: what is the purpose of indicating "Priorities under the Residential Schedule"?

It means that whatever is ranked No. 1 trumps in order the other selections which makes sense: for example; Christmas Eve visitation would trump...

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How long do I have to read and sign the dissolution papers, is their a specific time

There is no time limit on signing agreed final dissolution papers except a trial date. I suggest meeting with an experienced family law attorney to...