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WA SB5536
Bill
Status
3/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Phil Fortunato
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AI Summary
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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
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Courts must consider costs associated with real property disposition when dividing assets, including taxes, broker and agent fees, repairs, and other sale preparation costs
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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
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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