Property Division and Community Property in Washington State Washington is one of only a few community property states in the country. In a divorce, most assets and debts acquired during the marriage are considered community property and are subject to division. However, property division in Washington is not always a strict 50/50 split. At DuBois […]
Washington is one of only a few community property states in the country. In a divorce, most assets and debts acquired during the marriage are considered community property and are subject to division. However, property division in Washington is not always a strict 50/50 split.
At DuBois Levias Law Group, our Seattle property division attorneys help clients protect their financial interests during divorce, including complex and high-asset cases involving businesses, investments, retirement accounts, and real estate.
Washington courts consider several factors when dividing marital property, including:
In some cases, courts may award a disproportionate share of assets to one spouse to help balance economic circumstances after the divorce.
Community property, also called marital property, generally includes assets and debts acquired during the marriage. This may include:
Separate property can sometimes become commingled with marital assets, making property characterization more complicated than it first appears.
Property division becomes significantly more complex in high-net-worth divorces involving business owners, medical professionals, executives, and individuals with substantial or diverse assets.
Our attorneys work closely with financial experts, accountants, and business valuation professionals to accurately assess and divide complex marital estates. We assist clients with matters involving:
At DuBois Levias Law Group, we combine extensive courtroom experience with strategic financial analysis to help clients pursue fair and practical property division outcomes throughout Washington State.
