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Legal Information: Washington

Divorce

Laws current as of August 1, 2024

What are the residency requirements for divorce in Washington?

You can file for divorce in Washington if you are:

  • a resident of Washington;
  • married to a resident of Washington;
  • a member of the military stationed in Washington; or
  • married or in a domestic partnership with a member of the military stationed in Washington.1

Note: The divorce cannot actually be granted until 90 days have passed since you filed for divorce and since your spouse was served with legal notice that you filed for divorce.1

1 R.C.W. § 26.09.030

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