Washington Divorce Frequently Asked Questions | Seattle Child Custody FAQs

Q: What Is A No Fault Divorce? Can I Get A No Fault Divorce In Washington?

A: A no-fault divorce is a type of divorce in which a couple can end their marriage without showing that either party breached the marriage contract. In a no-fault divorce, the person seeking a divorce does not have to produce evidence that wrongdoing occurred during the marriage and any partner seeking to stop a divorce cannot fight against claims of wrongdoing in order to remain married. No-fault divorces have been taking place in the United States since 1970 and currently the vast majority of states, including Washington, have no-fault divorce laws.