A dissolution of marriage is the legal reference for a divorce in Washington. Divorce and dissolution are often used interchangeably, but it doesn’t always have the same meaning in some other states.
Whether there is any advantage to filing for divorce first is a frequently asked question, and the answer is maybe. There are times when it is advantageous and other times when it will make no difference.
Divorce can be a long, arduous, painful process for some couples, but it doesn’t always have to be. There is a type of divorce called an uncontested divorce.