Legal Opinion
In Re the Marriage of Matson
Washington Supreme Court
Decided December 31, 1986No. 52049-6PublishedCited by 26 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtDolliver, C.J.
Petitioner James Matson challenges a Court of Appeals decision voiding his prenuptial agreement with respondent Judith Matson. We affirm the Court of Appeals and remand the case for further proceedings.
Judith Matson worked for James Matson as a secretary during the 1969 legislative session when he was a member of the Washington State Senate. Judith subsequently moved to Yakima and filed for divorce from her husband in July 1969. James recommended Judith use his personal attorney as her attorney for the divorce. This attorney was also petitioner's business attorney and friend.
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2Cases cited7 opinions
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- In Re the Marriage of HadleyWashington Supreme Court · 1977
- Hamlin v. MerlinoWashington Supreme Court · 1954
- Matter of Marriage of KnollCourt of Appeals of Oregon · 1983
- In Re the Marriage of CohnCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1977
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