Frequently Asked Questions: Can spouses legally change their names during a divorce? What is a “separate property”? How does a court divide property and debts? What if a spouse has misbehaved during the marriage? What happens if my spouse does not respond to the petition for dissolution? How is a Parenting Plan determined? How is child support determined? What role does domestic violence play in divorce? What is collaborative law?
What does a Court need to do in a divorce?
Is there a waiting period before a divorce can be final?
How is child support determined?
Washington has adopted child support guidelines that must be applied in divorce and custody cases in which minor children are involved. Every child has the right to the support of both parents. Washington has adopted a schedule that takes into account the income of each parent from all sources including overtime pay and determines what support each parent is responsible for based on a table.
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