Welcome

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Kathleen J. Marshall, LLC is a Family Law office. Kathy has 15 years of experience practicing law – from Prosecutor to Criminal Defender to Family Lawyer, she’s seen it all. Her pleasant demeanor and no-nonsense approach make her an asset to have on your team. Her goal is to assist in resolving difficult situations cleanly,
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Legal separation in Washington State

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Washington State law does allow married couples to enter into a binding legal separation instead of an actual Dissolution of Marriage (divorce). Legal separation in Washington State allows you and your spouse to obtain a court approved Decree of Legal Separation. However, legal separation is not required before filing or obtaining a divorce in Washington. There
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Child Support in Washington State

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A parent has a legal duty to help support his/her children. A court’s main concern in setting child support is that your children have enough money to meet their needs. Support is for clothes, food, decent daycare and medical care, and someplace for the children to live (rent/mortgage and utilities). The payment of child support is
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Divorce in Washington State

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When can you get a divorce in Washington State? Washington State calls divorce “dissolution of marriage.”  The court will grant the dissolution if you meet all the following: You are married either legally or through common law marriage in another state or country. (Washington does not have common law marriage.) You or your spouse is
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