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Frequently Asked Questions:

What does a Court need to do in a divorce?
Is there a waiting period before a divorce can be final?

Can spouses legally change their names during a divorce?

What is a “separate property”?

What is “community property”?

How does a court divide property and debts?

What if a spouse has misbehaved during the marriage?

What is spousal maintenance?

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?



Is there a waiting period before a divorce can be final?

The waiting period to finalize a divorce in Washington is 90 days after the Summons and Petition are filed and served on the other party. This is a minimum period and is intended to allow time for reconciliation between the parties.  The process could take much longer if the parties have difficulty reaching an agreement.

Hawkes Law Firm
19929 Ballinger Way NE, Suite 200
Shoreline, WA  98155
206 367.5000 Fax 206 367.4005

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