Division of Property in Washington State

When parties decide to end their marriage they must divide the marital property. For a variety of reasons, this can often be an extremely contentious issue. In some cases, this process is simple. On other occasions, however, this process can be very complex.

In Washington State, most property acquired after the marriage is considered community property. There are, however, importance exceptions, such as inheritances, personal injury lawsuits and some kinds of gifts. Property obtained prior to a marriage is typically considered separate property.

These seemingly simple concepts, however, can often be subject to interpretation and often require an attorney who is familiar with the legal intricacies of Washington divorce law to ensure your property and assets are fairly divided. Equally importantly, and often misunderstood, is the fact that all property, whether community or separate, is before the court and CAN be divided as the court deems fair and just. Read more

Complex Cases

Complex Cases require a detailed analysis and developing a proper strategy at the BEGINNING of your case.

At the Law Offices of David M. Lux., our experience with high asset divorce matters can help you achieve a favorable resolution if your case involves disputed property division issues.  Among the problems we can assist you negotiating or litigating are those involving the following: Read more