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How Domestic Violence May Affect Property Distribution During a Divorce
Washington is one of nine community property states in the U.S. This means that in a divorce, marital assets and debts are generally divided 50/50 between the spouses. In special circumstances, however, courts have the discretion to depart from equal division. One noteworthy basis for making an exception is the existence of spousal abuse and […]
By Leslie R. Bottimore | Published November 10, 2020 | Posted in Divorce | Tagged community property, domestic violence, restitution, share of assets | Comments Off on How Domestic Violence May Affect Property Distribution During a Divorce