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Paul F. Eagle
Attorney at Law
EAGLE LAW OFFICES, SEATTLE WA — SEATTLE DIVORCE ATTORNEY, FAMILY LAW
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Annulment/Declarations of Invalidity |
Child Support | Divorce
Domestic Violence |
Legal Separation |
Modifications |
Non-Parental Custody |
Paternity/Parentage
Child Relocations |
Restraining Orders |
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Divorce/Dissolution of Marriage
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In Washington, the terms divorce and “dissolution of marriage” are synonymous. The distinction between the terms is the Washington State Legislature’s choice to use “dissolution of marriage” as the legal term for divorce. In order to obtain a divorce decree in Washington, you are required to meet the following conditions: |
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You must be legally married or have achieved common-law marriage status in a state that recognizes common-law marriage. Washington does not recognize common-law marriage. |
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Either you or your spouse must be a Washington resident and plan to remain living in Washington. If you or your spouse is a member of the military, and will be stationed in Washington for a minimum of 90 days after the Petition for Dissolution is filed and served, the residency requirement is satisfied. |
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| v | At least one spouse believes the marriage is irretrievably broken. | |
| v | As the party filing for divorce, you must properly serve a Summons and Petition for Dissolution upon your spouse. | |
| v | Subsequent to filing and serving the Petition for Dissolution, at least 90 days must pass. | |
At Eagle Law Offices, PS, Paul Eagle represents your interest in filing for divorce. Paul, along with the assistance of his skilled staff, will work with you in preparing all necessary documents and presenting your needs to the court in order to achieve the best possible outcome. Through 14 years of practicing family law, Paul provided legal expertise and assistance to hundreds of people filing divorce proceedings.
If you are facing dissolution of your marriage and need a Seattle divorce attorney, please call Paul Eagle at 206-624-3245 or contact Eagle Law Offices, PS to discuss your divorce or marriage dissolution circumstances. |
