Washington

Divorce Residency Requirements To Get Divorce In Washington

To file for divorce in Washington State, either you or your spouse must be a resident in Washington. According to the state, this means being in the state with the intent to make the state your home. There is no time limit in place for this requirement. As noted above, there is no specific requirement to file in any county so that you can file in the county you currently live in or choose another county if it would be more convenient (such as if you were taking advantage of the mail-in filing option).

Mail-In Filing For Washington Divorce

In Washington State, there is a unique option for filing. Simply file your divorce in Wahkiakum County. This county accepts divorce petitions by mail and will complete the divorce without either party having to go to the courthouse. This is only applicable in an uncontested divorce, and both parties must agree to have the divorce finalized in Wahkiakum County. There is no need for either of the spouses to live or ever lived in the county.

Simply complete the questionnaire on the Divorce.com site and mail the forms to the courthouse. Then, they will be returned to you, signed by the court. You will not have to appear in court. If you want to complete your divorce in this manner, without any court appearance, choose Wahkiakum County when Divorce.com asks what county you wish to file in. Taking care of your divorce in this manner gives you a true DIY divorce.

Divorce Forms In Washington

The forms offered by Divorce.com are the same forms issued by the State of Washington Office of the Administrator of the Courts. They are required for use at any county within the state. You can feel confident in the quality of the divorce papers you receive from us, since we use these same forms. We make it easier for you to fill them out the correct way and prevent them from being rejected by the courts for having them filled out improperly.

Filing Fees

Washington State court fees are required, and these are in addition to the costs to use Divorce.com. The court fees vary by county. To find out the exact amount you may owe, we provide an easy way to look up the filing fees for your area. This ensures that you have a clear picture of all expenses specific to your situation before moving forward.