What is the name of your state? WA
OK. Now that I'm thinking of doing our marriage dissolution without the help of a lawyer (definitely will seek legal aid counseling) my question is whether I should file 'fault' or 'no-fault'. I understand that if I can prove fault with my spouse (and I can: abandonment and adultery) that I can gain an advantage concerning custody issues. But I'm leaning heavily toward seeking joint custody, that is if I can determine beyond a reasonable doubt that my son is receiving good care when he is with is mother. Are there any other factors I should consider in deciding on one type of divorce over the other?
I suppose doing the 'fault' divorce could cause unnecessary friction while working out a parental agreement. But is their a good reason that I should want my wife's behavior noted in the official record?
OK. Now that I'm thinking of doing our marriage dissolution without the help of a lawyer (definitely will seek legal aid counseling) my question is whether I should file 'fault' or 'no-fault'. I understand that if I can prove fault with my spouse (and I can: abandonment and adultery) that I can gain an advantage concerning custody issues. But I'm leaning heavily toward seeking joint custody, that is if I can determine beyond a reasonable doubt that my son is receiving good care when he is with is mother. Are there any other factors I should consider in deciding on one type of divorce over the other?
I suppose doing the 'fault' divorce could cause unnecessary friction while working out a parental agreement. But is their a good reason that I should want my wife's behavior noted in the official record?