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WA SB5536

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Phil Fortunato

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Court orders regarding real property disposition and ownership in divorce or domestic partnership dissolution proceedings may be enforced by either party, and both secured and unsecured creditors must adhere to the court order's conditions

  • Courts must consider costs associated with real property disposition when dividing assets, including taxes, broker and agent fees, repairs, and other sale preparation costs

  • Courts must consider the potential for homelessness of a spouse and children when determining disposition of the family home, and consider housing provisions if homelessness is likely

  • Amends RCW 26.09.080 to add new factors for courts to weigh alongside existing considerations such as community property, separate property, marriage duration, and economic circumstances of each party

Legislative Description

Concerning the just and equitable distribution of real property and liabilities in the dissolution of marriage or domestic partnerships.

Last Action

Public hearing in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary at 10:30 AM.

2/24/2026

Committee Referrals

Civil Rights & Judiciary2/17/2026
Rules4/27/2025
Civil Rights & Judiciary3/14/2025
Rules2/14/2025
Law & Justice1/28/2025

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