Read the property-division statute before relying on a percentage. RCW 26.09.080 uses a just-and-equitable standard and lists factors for the court to consider. A spreadsheet showing half of a balance is arithmetic, not an answer to what a court will do.
Start with a clear record
Use a short inventory that separates facts from estimates. Add a date and a source for each entry. If something is unknown, leave it marked unknown rather than filling the gap with a guess.
- An inventory showing assets and debts together
- The valuation date and evidence behind each estimate
- A separate list of questions about taxes, liquidity, and transaction costs
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- RCW 26.09.080 — Disposition of property and liabilitiesWashington State Legislature · statute · WashingtonSource checked: 2026-09-07.
Questions for a qualified professional
- How are property characterization and the ultimate division different questions?
- Which statutory factors need more factual development?
- How should debts, taxes, and restrictions be considered alongside balances?
Sources
- RCW 26.09.080 — Disposition of property and liabilitiesWashington State Legislature · statute · WashingtonSource checked: 2026-09-07.
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