You can obtain the divorce record from the county superior court clerk where the divorce was finalized. From 1968 onwards divorce records are kept at the Washington State Department of Health. Divorce decrees are kept at the county superior court clerk where the divorce was finalized.
If you've been married less than five years and have no children, you may qualify for a simpler way to get divorced (summary dissolution).
Getting a divorce in California Getting a divorce takes at least 6 months. There are 4 major parts of the process and they are the same for couples who are married and for those in a domestic partnership.​ It's the same process to get a legal separation.
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.
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.
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.