Washington State's Divorce Laws and Statutes
Washington State divorce law is governed by statute.
All Washington divorce and family law is guided by statute. Nearly all of the critical statutes regarding divorce and family law can be found in Title 26 of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW 26).
As discussed and detailed throughout various pages on our site, Washington's statutes governing divorce and family law provide more guidance than certainty when it comes to understanding and predicting how a judge will interpret a particular set of facts. It is, therefore, critical to not only understand how the statutes work together but how they have been previously interpreted by Washington state's courts.
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If you are contemplating a divorce or family law action, it is important to understand how the statutes below will relate to your specific facts and circumstances. If you are reviewing them on your own, they will provide some guidance as to how a judge should begin his or her analysis of your case.
If you have additional questions about the application of Title 26 to your specific situation, do not hesitate to give our offices a call. We will be happy to discuss your case and provide you with an initial assessment.
Title 26 RCW
Domestic relations
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Chapters
| 26.04 |
Marriage. |
| 26.09 |
Dissolution of marriage -- Legal separation. |
| 26.10 |
Nonparental actions for child custody. |
| 26.12 |
Family court. |
| 26.16 |
Husband and wife -- Rights and liabilities -- Community property. |
| 26.18 |
Child support enforcement. |
| 26.19 |
Child support schedule. |
| 26.20 |
Family abandonment or nonsupport. |
| 26.21 |
Uniform interstate family support act. |
| 26.21A |
Uniform interstate family support act. |
| 26.23 |
State support registry. |
| 26.25 |
Cooperative child support services -- Indian tribes. |
| 26.26 |
Uniform parentage act. |
| 26.27 |
Uniform child custody jurisdiction act. |
| 26.28 |
Age of majority. |
| 26.30 |
Uniform minor student capacity to borrow act. |
| 26.33 |
Adoption. |
| 26.34 |
Interstate compact on placement of children. |
| 26.40 |
Handicapped children. |
| 26.44 |
Abuse of children. |
| 26.50 |
Domestic violence prevention. |
| 26.52 |
Foreign protection order full faith and credit act.
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