

The Family Business and Divorce
In Washington State, a divorce action is started by filing a Summons and Petition for Divorce with the Court and serving copies on the other party (spouse). The Petition requests that the Court dissolve the marriage, divide the property and debts, and may additionally establish a parenting plan and support as necessary. When a divorcing couple own a business, or are part of a family business, the case may become much more complicated to resolve issues of property and debt di