Either spouse or either domestic partner may sue for community — Necessary parties.

RCW 4.08.030
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Either spouse or either domestic partner may sue on behalf of the community: PROVIDED, That (1) When the action is for personal injuries, the spouse or the domestic partner having sustained personal injuries is a necessary party; (2) When the action is for compensation for services rendered, the spouse or the domestic partner having rendered the services is a necessary party. Either spouse or either domestic partner may sue on behalf of the community: PROVIDED, That (1) When the action is for personal injuries, the spouse or the domestic partner having sustained personal injuries is a necessary party; (2) When the action is for compensation for services rendered, the spouse or the domestic partner having rendered the services is a necessary party.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=4.08&full=trueFetched: 6/28/2026
RCW 4.08.030 — Either spouse or either domestic partner may sue for community — Necessary parties | Revised Code of Washington | Corpus