Long Beach, NJ Divorce Law Firms & Lawyers

This is a very unique question.  I think your second marriage would not technically be valid because at the time that marriage was conducted, you were already married.  Therefore, I do not believe that going back and correcting the issue by later becoming divorced will work, but the real issue is whether or not you recognize thatsecond marriage.  

Alimony is called "Spousal Maintenance" under Washington law. The governing statue is RCW 26.09.090 which directs the court to consider the following factors in determining whether and to what extent maintenance shall be awarded. The length of the marriage is only one factor. 1.The financial resources of the party requesting maintenance after the divorce depending on other assets awarded, etc 2. The proposed vocational/educational plan of the party requesting maintenance 3.The standard of living established during the marriage 4. the duration of the marriage (the duration of the pre-marital relationship is not enumerated in the statute; but in my experience some judges will consider that as well) 5.The age, physical condition and emotional condition of the party requesting maintenance 6. The financial resources and ability to pay of the other spouse after the divorce depending on earning capacity, other assets awarded, etc.

If you have reached an agreement, it should be reduced to writing in the form of a Judgment and filed with the court. If this is done, then you do not need to file a response.