WASHINGTON DIVORCE ONLINE
Step-by-Step Divorce Process in Washington
Divorce in Washington can be complex, and it’s common to have questions about both the legal requirements and procedural steps. In Washington, all divorces (formally called “dissolutions”) must be filed with and finalized by the appropriate Superior Court in the county where you or your spouse resides.
Uncontested Divorce (Agreed Divorce) in Washington
When spouses reach an agreement on how to divide property and debts, arrange spousal maintenance (if applicable), and determine child custody and support, they can opt for an uncontested divorce. In Washington, this is often referred to simply as an agreed or uncontested dissolution. By settling key issues through mutual agreement, you avoid the higher costs and longer timelines of having the court resolve everything for you.
If no agreement is reached, the court will issue a Final Order dividing assets and debts, determining maintenance, and establishing a parenting plan with child support if children are involved. Couples who come to their own arrangements can significantly reduce stress, legal expenses, and court appearances.
Articles & Resources on the Washington Divorce Process
To help you navigate the laws and procedures in Washington, the following topics are organized by category so you can easily find the information you need:
- Community Property & Property Division
Learn how assets and debts are divided under Washington’s community property laws.
- Spousal Maintenance
Understand the factors courts consider when awarding maintenance, including length of marriage and each spouse’s financial situation.
- Parenting Plans (Child Custody & Visitation)
Find out how courts establish parenting arrangements to serve the child’s best interests.
- Child Support
Review Washington’s child support guidelines and how they are calculated.
- Legal Separation
Discover the legal separation process in Washington and how it differs from divorce.
- Common Law Marriage & Domestic Partnerships
See whether Washington recognizes common law marriage and learn about domestic partnerships.
- Same-Sex Divorce
Learn how divorce laws apply equally to same-sex couples in Washington.
Need more guidance on filing an uncontested divorce in Washington? Our easy-to-use online divorce services streamline document preparation and provide step-by-step instructions, so you can finalize your dissolution as smoothly as possible.
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In an agreed divorce, the spouses can file their divorce in any County in Washington. The Circuit Court in Lee County, Washington, allows you to complete your agreed divorce without a court appearance. As such, to offer a genuinely virtual, 100% online divorce, we prepare divorce documents for filing in Lee County Circuit Court. There may be other counties where a court appearance is not required, but most counties require a court appearance. Should you wish to file in a county other than Lee County, we can prepare your documents for that county, but we charge $100 extra to draft documents for counties other than Lee. If you wish to file in a county other than Lee County, a court appearance will likely be required to finalize your agreed divorce. We know that some people – even other attorneys – might tell you that at least one of the parties (you or your spouse) must go to court at least once before your divorce can be granted. This is not accurate. We have assisted thousands with their agreed Washington divorce, for which no court appearance was required using the Circuit Court in Lee County, Washington.