Property Division

Under Washington law, property acquired by either spouse during the marriage is generally considered to be community property. Community property is owned jointly by both spouses. However, community property is not necessarily divided 50/50 at divorce. Factors such as preserving the family home for the children or a significant disparity in the earnings of the spouses can lead to lopsided divisions of the property in favor of one spouse or the other. An attorney can assist you in identifying and valuing all of the property and in obtaining a division of the assets that is fair and equitable under your individual circumstances. Separate property generally remains in the possession of the spouse who owns the separate property.

 

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