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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.

Washington State Divorce Links

The Washington State Bar Association has compiled an excellent summary of many of the procedural aspects of legally divorcing here in Washington State.

http://www.wsba.org/media/publications/pamphlets/dissolution.htm

For more information about Washington State's divorce and family law statutes, please call our offices regarding your case.  We offer a free phone consultation.

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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.

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