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Right to a Divorce

The Family Law Team
Mar 25, 2024

What is required in Washington State to get divorced? The only requirement in Washington State to get divorced is that you be in a legal marriage. A legal marriage is generally one that included a marriage certificate and ceremony before a person authorized to solemnize marriages. Divorce is a matter of right and anyone in a legal marriage can seek one for any reason. Washington is a “no fault” state, meaning that there is no requirement to assign blame or fault before being able to proceed with a divorce. The court only requires that one party assert that the marriage is “irretrievably broken” in order for the case to start and finish with the entry of a divorce decree.

The Family Law Team
Mar 25, 2024

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