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Does a home purchased before we were legally married and in my husbands name only belong to him if we divorce?
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Answered on April 20, 2017
Since the home was purchased before marriage, it is most likely separate property of your husband. However, depending on whether the money from...
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My wife and I signed an uncontested dissolution of marriage petition in July of 2016 in WA state. How long do I have to file?
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Answered on April 19, 2017
The petition is good until either the decree is entered or the case is dismissed. However, the clerk's office will have a case dismissed after a...
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What does 'Notice waived pursuant to RCW 26.09.430' mean?
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Answered on April 19, 2017
Basically, it refers to another statute that says that if giving notice or disclosing your address would create a risk of physical injury or other...
What to do when I'm served a divorce paper but I don't want a divorce?
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Answered on April 19, 2017
You need to file at least a "response to petition" and a "notice of appearance" within the 20 day period. You can find those forms on line or buy...
Can I change my name freely as part of a legal separation or divorce in Washington?
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Answered on April 19, 2017
Yes, in the course of getting a decree, you can change your name to whatever you want.
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Why would the opposing party file a document with a different case number than the one assigned?
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Answered on April 14, 2017
Most likely, it is just a mistake. What happens with it varies from county to county. In some places, the clerk's office ay try to figure out the...
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Which rule indicates the new order to modify the child support can start at one point in the past?
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Answered on April 14, 2017
Yes. The court has the discretion to make a new order of child support effective with the date of filing the petition. It can't go earlier than...
How many years do you need to be separated for it to count as a legal divorce?
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Answered on April 05, 2017
Just being separated, no matter for how long, doesn't count as being divorced. So, if you didn't go though a divorce, you may still be married to...
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If my girlfriend qualifies for me to claim her on my taxes but she owes back child support will i be held for her debt?
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Answered on April 03, 2017
First, I am not at all sure that you will be able to claim your girl friend on your taxes. Please consult with a cpa before you try to do it. Be...
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Looking to file for divorce but I'm not sure where my spouse is
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Answered on March 21, 2017
Not knowing where your spouse is, is y our first problem. That is because she has to be served with divorce papers in some fashion. Normally, you...
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