Seeking Family Law Legal Advice / No Kid/ Community Property( Wa State)

I am looking for legal advice on a divorce involving financial and emotional concerns, property division, and cultural obligations.

Key Details • Married for over 20 years, with the last decade spent living apart. • I worked and lived in the U.S., managing all household and financial responsibilities alone, while my spouse only visited briefly every six months. • I purchased a house entirely with my own income, but my spouse contributed a small gift from family and had their name added to the title.

Concerns 1. Financial Exploitation: • My spouse relied on my employment and financial stability to maintain legal status in the U.S., without contributing to shared expenses or my household. 2. Manipulation and Misconduct: • They repeatedly delayed joining me permanently, citing personal and family reasons, while I managed everything alone. Evidence suggests infidelity during this time. 3. Cultural Obligations: • Our marriage included a cultural agreement with financial obligations (similar to dowry) that remain unfulfilled.

Questions 1. How can I protect my full ownership of the house, given I financed and maintained it alone? 2. Is it possible to enforce the unpaid cultural obligation in the divorce? 3. Can their lack of contribution and evidence of misconduct affect the division of assets? 4. What steps should I take to strengthen my case and protect my rights?

I would appreciate referrals to lawyers experienced in divorce and property division who can provide guidance.