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It’s highly unlikely a court will make a custody decision that separates siblings. Yet, if sibling relationships are damaging or abuse has been involved, they might factor into a judge’s decision.

While there's no magic number that covers all, currently the average cost of divorce in Washington is roughly between $10,500-$12,000. With children, the average cost of divorce is $15,500.

Courts like to keep children near extended family when possible. Extended family also provides a support system for the custodial parent. Unless the court has a compelling reason, a judge is unlikely to make a custody decision that isolates a child from their grandparents and others.