Who Gets the Pets in a Washington State Divorce?
Even though everyone understands that animals are beloved family members and not just property, animals still have no legal rights when it comes to divorce. Believe it or not, every U.S. state still considers an animal property and not a family member. So pet issues in divorce are complicated. Why? Because we love our pets as […]
What’s Considered Separate Property in a Washington Divorce?
In Washington State (and not all states are the same), separate property is recognized and taken into account in divorce proceedings. Separate property is exactly what it sounds like: the separate assets owned by each spouse before marriage. Separate property also includes gifts and inheritances even if they are received during the marriage. Here’s an […]
Divorces and Community Property
Separate and Community Property There are two systems by which married people own property. In almost all states, married people own property under a system called separate property. A minority of states subscribe to the community property system. Washington State is one of those states. In separate property states, each spouse owns, in his or […]