WASHINGTON

The spouse who files for dissolution of marriage must be a resident of Washington or a member of the Armed Forces stationed in Washington. The dissolution of marriage may be filed for in any county where either the petitioner or respondent resides. In addition, the court will not act on the petition until 90 days has elapsed from the filing and the service of summons on the respondent. [Revised Code of Washington Annotated; Title 26, Chapter 26.09. 010 and 26.09.030].

The only no-fault ground for divorce in Washington is: Irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. (Revised Code of Washington Annotated; Title 26, Chapter 26.09.030].

The spouses must file a Washington Department of Human Services Certificate with the petition. There are also certain local court rules which apply to dissolution of marriage. These are found in Washington Local Court Rules, Rule 94.04. [Revised Code of Washington Annotated; Title 26, Chapters 26.09.080.]