Legal Question in Family Law in Washington

Are there any legal ramifications if one partner begins a relationship after agreeing to divorce but before papers are actually signed?


Asked on 1/18/13, 4:36 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Christopher Steuart IT Forensics, Inc.

In the state of Washington, adultery has no legal relevance in a divorce, the only available cause for divorce is that "the marriage is irretrievably broken," (Washington is a no fault divorce state). I generally recommend that parties not begin a new relationship until the current one is completely resolved as it may contribute to emotional conflicts and stress that causes parties to fight over things of little consequence, but there is no legal issue.

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Answered on 1/26/13, 5:13 pm


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