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\n \n Washington Family Laws\n <\/h1>\n \n Family law covers marriage, divorce, child custody, adoption, abortion, and other matters.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Washington marriage laws cover the types of marriage that are prohibited, the grounds for an annulment, the legal requirements for divorce, and how the state handles marital property in a divorce. Some criminal matters, such as child abuse and domestic violence, also involve family law. For instance, a victim of domestic violence may seek a protective order and perhaps a modification of child custody.
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