We each have a child separatley. I have worked the entire 9 years and make good $. He has chosen not to work most of the time. Maybe a total of three years combined out of 9. He says he is entitled to half of everything we have. Is he correct? Is there anything I can do? We have 2 cars, both in my name. Does he automatically get one? He is manipulative and emotionally abusive and can be physically so. I'm not sure what to do...Does anyone understand the Washington State law regarding this type of situation? Please.
2007-01-27 09:35:29 · 9 answers · asked by whydeb 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Washington state does not allow for the establishment of common law marriage. Where did you establish this marriage? Washington state does recognize CL established in a state that does allow for its establishment. If you have only lived in Washington then you are not CL married.
If you are truly CL married, then you MUST seek a regular divorce like regular married people who want divorce.
2007-01-27 09:40:19 · answer #1 · answered by Poppet 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1
2016-05-24 06:32:37 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK where did you live before that under the state of Washington if you lived your entire relationship there you are not married unless you got a marriage license:
First of all, a common law marriage cannot be established in most states. Only Alabama, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Montana, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas and Utah, as well as the District of Columbia, recognize common law marriages. New Hampshire recognizes common law marriages only for the purposes of inheritance. In any other state the only marriage that is recognized as valid is an official one. However, if you enter into common law marriage while living in one of the states that permits them, and then move to a state that doesn't, the new state should recognize your marriage as being legally entered into in the other state.
2007-01-27 09:45:23 · answer #3 · answered by Mary O 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to do this "legally". Any state that recognizes common-law marriage also recognizes common-law divorce. There is nothing in that "law" that states anyone is entitled to anything material,if it is in your name,IT'S YOUR'S. The only thing you need to do is decide on custody or visitation of the children. I went through this 2 years ago(after 21 yrs of common-law marriage),left my ex in PA and moved to CT. My lawyer told me all of this,so I'm guessing he knew what he was talking about! lol Good luck with that.
2007-01-27 09:42:52 · answer #4 · answered by Terri R 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This packet is intended to help you fill out and file the forms and papers that you need to start a case in a Washington State Superior Court to ask the court to divide property and debts you have acquired during a long term, stable, marriage-like relationship with a domestic partner.
http://www.washingtonlawhelp.org/documents/2912913920EN.pdf?stateabbrev=/WA/
hope this helps and good luck!!!
2007-01-27 10:01:20 · answer #5 · answered by eternity 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are earning good $, as you say, I'll suggest go to a lawyer and do it quickly before he has a chance to do anything.
2007-01-27 09:41:49 · answer #6 · answered by curious 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to talk to an attorney. There is no alimony in this state, that I know for sure.
2007-01-27 09:39:40 · answer #7 · answered by thezaylady 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
please get a lawyer and ask in washington state i never been there
2007-01-31 03:05:12 · answer #8 · answered by sweetgranny06 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
he gets half of every thing unless you had a prenup, welcome to a mans side of the world, it sucks doesn't it.
2007-01-27 09:41:05 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋