[WSBARP] Family law related matter

[Kailei Feeney]

I have referred such PCs back (if they had) to the family law counsel. Or, to new family law counsel, if they were not represented.

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From: wsbarp-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com <wsbarp-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com> On Behalf Of Chris B
Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2026 1:55 PM
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Subject: [WSBARP] FW: Family law related matter


PC just called me.  She is a (now former) spouse.  She and her former husband did a simple divorce, with neither of them having attorneys to represent them.  There is a "Final Divorce Order" which identifies that they own a home as community property located in Bothell.  There is no reference to disposition of the home, so supposedly they both still own it.

I have seen similar orders in the past that discuss such things as a timeline for sale (like once it can be refinanced or once kids graduate high school) and an agreed-upon disposition of the proceeds. This order is totally silent.

The PC now wants to try and force a sale of the home.  Are they now tenants in common and what they need is a partition action (something I can help them with)?  Or is this still a family law matter and should really be referred to family law counsel?

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