Divorce Asset Division Guidance

Summary

In Washington, assets acquired during marriage are typically considered community property, including earnings. However, exceptions may apply based on specific circumstances, such as gifts to family or transparency between spouses. The intent and agreement between spouses can influence asset division. Consulting a local attorney can provide guidance tailored to your situation.

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I am currently going through divorce in Washington state. Over four years I have sent 160k to my parents in India through my personal account. Since I am only earning member of my family as my father is retired that money has been used for house hold and I have been transparent to my wife about it. Now my wife is claiming that this money needs to be divided *-* as it is a community asset. She has brought it up that it should be accounted as cash asset.
In Washington, assets acquired during marriage are generally considered community property. However, there may be exceptions based on specific circumstances. Here are some points to consider:
- Community property includes earnings during the marriage.
- Gifts to family might be seen differently if both spouses agree.
- Transparency and intent can influence asset division.
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Thank you for sharing the details, ****. It seems like you have a significant legal matter concerning the division of assets during your divorce. Since you’ve agreed to connect with a local lawyer, I'll need a bit more information to facilitate this process.
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