Domestic Partnerships

Dissolution of Domestic Partnerships in Washington State

Washington state's new laws allowing formal registration of domestic partnerships are also creating new laws and procedures for the dissolution of these unions. The process is not called divorce, and the proceedings are different. However, many of the same issues arise in the dissolution of civil unions between same-sex couples as arise in a divorce. Other issues are unique to the evolving laws that protect — and threaten, in some cases — the rights of gay and lesbian couples to form domestic partnerships.

Washington's Domestic Partnerships Act is new — and the courts are still developing forms and procedures for the dissolution of formal domestic partnerships. If you have questions about dissolving a domestic partnership — whether or not you have registered under the Domestic Partnerships Act — legal advice from an experienced family law attorney can help you make informed decisions that will help make the process as straightforward as possible.

The St. Clair Law Office ∙ Near Everett, Washington

The family law firm of St. Clair Law Office regularly advises and represents clients in domestic partnerships regarding their legal rights and obligations when the partnership dissolves. Our law practice is led by Washington native and seasoned lawyer Patricia Jo Nelson, who has more than two decades of legal experience — including more than a decade spent focusing almost exclusively on the practice of family law.

Ms. Nelson has extensive experience using both the common law and Washington's Domestic Partnerships Act to help clients work through the issues involved in dissolution of committed relationships. Combining kindness with a sharp legal mind, Ms. Nelson has brought peace of mind to countless couples as they end one stage of life and begin another.

Schedule a Consultation With the St. Clair Law Office

We offer all potential new clients a complimentary — and confidential — initial consultation at our Marysville office. To schedule an appointment with a knowledgeable family law attorney, call 866-690-0798 or 360-654-4925, or contact us online.