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The Don'ts of Divorce Don't take matters into your own hands. Don't go against court rulings. Don't expose your kids to your animosity. Don't confide in your kids. Don't try to be a hero. Don't rush into another relationship. Don't forget to be a parent.
Mistake #1: Waiting Too Long to Get a Divorce. If you know your marriage is over but just want to wait a little longer, a lot of bad things can happen.
Can I serve divorce papers myself? No. Only a non-party to the case who is over the age of 18 can serve divorce papers under Washington law.
Filing the Petition for the Dissolution of Marriage The divorce begins when you file the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage, the Summons, the Confidential Information Form and the Vital Statistics form in the Superior Court of Washington in the county where you or your spouse resides.
The other way to get divorced quickly is if the parties swiftly reach agreement on all the terms. If you and your spouse just want reach agreement and enter an “uncontested divorce”, instead see our articles on negotiating pre-filing settlements and entering agreed orders.
Can I serve divorce papers myself? No. Only a non-party to the case who is over the age of 18 can serve divorce papers under Washington law.
Divorce law is regulated by individual states, all of which require a court process to obtain a divorce. Much of the process can be conducted electronically, especially if the matter is uncontested. You will need to consult a local attorney. You need an address to obtain service of process on your spouse.
Summons and Petition The forms that are used in Minnesota to start a divorce when both parties are not willing or able to sign a Joint Petition.