Category Archive: Alimony Laws in Washington State

May
15

Modification of Maintenance RCW 26.09.170

Tweet Share The current law regarding alimony is codified in RCW 26.09.170. Specifically, that statute states: RCW 26.09.170 Modification of decree for maintenance or support, property disposition — Termination of maintenance obligation and child support — Grounds. (1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (7) of RCW 26.09.070, the provisions of any decree respecting maintenance …

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May
15

Mandatory Assignment Retirement Benefits RCW 26.09.138

Tweet Share The current law regarding alimony is codified in RCW 26.09.138. Specifically, that statute states: RCW 26.09.138 Mandatory assignment of public retirement benefits — Remedies exclusive. (1) Any obligee of a court order or decree establishing a spousal maintenance obligation may seek a mandatory benefits assignment order under chapter 41.50 RCW if any spousal …

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May
15

Alimony Support Maintenance Payments RCW 26.09.120

Tweet Share RCW 26.09.120 Support or maintenance payments — To whom paid. (1) The court shall order support payments, including maintenance if child support is ordered, to be made to the Washington state support registry, or the person entitled to receive the payments under an order approved by the court as provided in RCW 26.23.050. …

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May
14

Maintenance Orders RCW 26.09.090

Tweet Share The current law regarding alimony is codified in RCW 26.09.090. Specifically, that statute states: RCW 26.09.090 “Maintenance orders for either spouse or either domestic partner — Factors. (1) In a proceeding for dissolution of marriage or domestic partnership, legal separation, declaration of invalidity, or in a proceeding for maintenance following dissolution of the …

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