In Washington State, spousal support or as it is sometimes called spousal maintenance, can be awarded as part of a divorce, separation, or invalidity proceeding. Unlike child support, spousal support does not have a formula or direct calculation provided by the State....
In Washington State, child support is typically determined based on each parent's income. Both parent's income is added together and put through a formula, known as the Washington State Support Schedule. This provides the basic structure for the support obligation....
Seattle Divorce - Proper Service After all the necessary documents have been filed with the court, a copy of the documents must be served onto the other spouse, this is called service. In Washington State, legal documents must be given to the other party in a specific...
Law Office of Tyler L. Merrill In Washington State, only one spouse needs to file the petition for dissolution to start the divorce process. Prior to filing the petition for dissolution, the spouse must determine what state has jurisdiction and what county has proper...
