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Generally speaking here in Arizona whether or not you file the petition or are the respondent to the petition should not make any difference with respect to the division of community assets, or the question of spousal maintenance (alimony).

Under Washington state law, there is no formula for amount or duration. Pursuant to statute [RCW 26.09.090], the court considers the following factors: i. The financial resources of the party seeking maintenance and that party's ability to meet his or her needs independently; ii. The time necessary to acquire sufficient education or training to enable the party seeking maintenance to find employment appropriate to his or her skill, interest, style of life, and other attendant circumstances; iii. The standard of living established during the marriage; iv. The length of marriage; v. the age, physical and emotional condition, and the financial obligations of the spouse seeking maintenance; and vi. The ability of the spouse from whom maintenance is sought to meet his or her needs and financial obligations while meeting those of the spouse seeking maintenance.

If you have lived in Texas for six months then you may file for a divorce in the county where you have resided for the last 90 days. The process takes 2-3 months.