When an unmarried couple builds a life together, separating can be complex due to the lack of protections and divorce laws that govern a traditional divorce. In Franklin County, courts may recognize certain long-term relationships as committed intimate relationships, which give both partners certain rights during a separation. A Franklin County committed intimate relationship lawyer can help you legally establish this type of relationship and navigate separation.
At Chvatal King Cantu Law, we have over 35 years of family law experience. When you work with us, you work directly with a skilled Franklin County committed intimate relationship attorney who can offer personalized advice.
To qualify as a committed intimate relationship, there must be evidence that you and your partner were in a stable, marriage-like relationship, even though you were not legally married. The courts may use several factors to determine whether you were in a committed relationship.
In Franklin County, a committed intimate relationship case is filed with the Franklin County Clerk’s Office at 1016 N. 4th Avenue, Room B306. In 2025, there were 253 committed intimate relationship cases filed in Washington.
Proving a committed intimate relationship during a separation is important, as it determines how property should be divided. If you were in this type of relationship, it may be determined that property acquired during your relationship is treated similarly to joint property during a divorce. However, you should hire a committed intimate relationship lawyer for help understanding how different assets should be divided and distributed.
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Washington’s committed intimate relationship laws are complex, being based on case-specific circumstances rather than a straightforward definition. Because of this, it is important to work with a Franklin County intimate relationship lawyer to help establish this type of relationship. Contact Chvatal King Cantu Law for experienced legal guidance.
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