On granting a decree, the court shall make provision for the guardianship, custody, support and education of the minor children of the marriage.
Pending an action for divorce the court may make such orders for the disposition of the children of the parties as may be deemed right and proper.
Remarriage.
When a divorce is granted, a full and complete dissolution of the marriage as to both parties follows: Provided, That neither party shall be capable of contracting marriage with a third person until the period has expired within which an appeal may be taken, or until the determination of such appeal, if taken. The act approved March 9, 1893 in addition, makes such a marriage unlawful under any circumstances within six months, and requires that the judgment or decree must expressly prohibit such a marriage within six months.
Thus we have a summary of past and present conditions. In conclusion, a few statistics will clearly show whether or not the laws have accomplished their purpose.
Divorces granted in Washington.
| 1867-86. | 1887-1906. |
|---|---|
| 996 | 16,215 |
Average annual divorces per 100,000 population.
| 1900 | 1890 | 1880 | 1870 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 184 | 190 | 75 | 88 |