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Washington Divorce Information Property Ownership For Divorce Purposes Community property state, which means the courts start with the presumption that the property division should be 50/50. The court has the discretion to divide marital property unequally if the circumstances warrant it. Marital fault is not a consideration when dividing property in Washington. What Property is Divided? Hybrid state. Generally only marital property is divided in a divorce; however, the court has the authority to divide separate property if justice demands it. Separate property is generally 1) Property acquired before the marriage, 2) Property acquired by gift, 3) Property acquired by inheritance, 4) Income from separate property. Alimony At the court's discretion. Marital fault is generally not considered. Terminates upon the death of either party, and upon the receiving party's remarriage. Child Support Income shares method, which means the income of both parents is considered. Emancipation is age 18, and can be extended through graduation from high school. Courts can order payment of college education costs. Child Support Calculator . Child Support Enforcement The Washington child support enforcement agency can be found at: Divorce Related Statutes For Washington http://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?Cite=26 Other Resources The Divorce Financial Survival Series |