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Information for Victims of Katrina
The Katrina Legal Aid Resource Center links to important information for vicitms, legal aid programs and private attorneys. Instructions for Peo...
 
By: Northwest Justice Project - 09/02/2005
 
 
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Featured Resource - Changes in the Bankruptcy Law that Affect Low-Income People
Thinking of filing bankruptcy?  A new federal law goes into effect October 17, 2005. This law makes many changes in bankruptcy law.  Re...
 
By: Northwest Justice Project - 04/12/2005
 
 
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I-CAN!? EIC lo ayudará hacer su declaración de impuestos gratuito en inglés o español.
I-CAN!? EIC lo ayudará hacer su declaración de impuestos gratuito en inglés o español. Declaraciones están fácil a hacer con I-CAN!? EIC y no necesi...
 
By: Northwest Justice Project - 02/28/2005
 
 
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Free Federal Income Tax Preparation Online - Apply for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
GET YOUR EITC BACK WITHOUT PAYING FEES OR PAYING SOMEONE ELSE TO FILE IT FOR YOU!             ...
 
By: Northwest Justice Project - 02/28/2005
 
 
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Government Benefits Government Benefits
 
If You are on SSI, You Must Act Now To Get More Food Assistance Before It's Too Late
In January 2006 DSHS will mail letters to those on SSI who will be getting more food assistance (Food Stamps) because of a recent lawsuit. You will ge...
 
By: Columbia Legal Services - 01/09/2006
 
 
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DSHS has restored the Children's Health Care Program
In the first part of December, there is an opportunity for immigrant children to apply for free health coverage through DSHS. The Children's Health ...
 
By: Northwest Justice Project - 11/30/2005
 
 
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Good News for Immigrant Clients on GA Who Recently Received Termination Letters for Long-Term Care Benefits
GOOD NEWS FOR IMMIGRANT CLIENTS ON GA WHO HAVE RECENTLY RECEIVED LETTERS TERMINATING LONG-TERM CARE BENEFITS (MEDICAID PERSONAL CARE, COPES) EFFECTIVE...
 
By: Northwest Justice Project - 10/31/2005
 
 
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Housing Housing
 
Vancouver, WA - Security Deposit Grant Fund
The Vancouver Housing Authority has been awarded $50 K in HOME fund through Clark County to make funds available to assist homeless families and singl...
 
By: Vancouver Housing Authority - 10/31/2006
 
 
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Katrina Legal Aid Resources
The Katrina Legal Aid Resource Center is a well designed web site that links to important information for vicitms, legal aid programs and private...
 
By: Northwest Justice Project - 09/22/2005
 
 
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Immigration Immigration
 
DSHS has restored the Children's Health Program
In the first part of December, there is an opportunity for immigrant children to apply for free health coverage through DSHS. The Children's Health ...
 
By: Northwest Justice Project - 11/30/2005
 
 
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Good News for Immigrant Clients on GA Who Recently Received Termination Letters for Long-Term Care Benefits
GOOD NEWS FOR IMMIGRANT CLIENTS ON GA WHO HAVE RECENTLY RECEIVED LETTERS TERMINATING LONG-TERM CARE BENEFITS (MEDICAID PERSONAL CARE, COPES) EFFECTIVE...
 
By: Northwest Justice Project - 10/31/2005
 
 
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More Legal Information More Legal Information
 
What's New - September 2007
2007-08 Do-it-Yourself Family Law Packets: The following self-help packets are up-to-date with the latest forms and instructions.  Many more revi...
 
By: Northwest Justice Project - 10/29/2007
 
 
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What's New - July 2007
New Resources:   ·        7704EN - What Do I Do If the Veterans Administration Stops My Benefits Because I A...
 
By: Northwest Justice Project - 08/03/2007
 
 
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What's New - June 2007
New Resources:   ·        Know Your Rights!  A Guide for Public School Students in Washington by the AC...
 
By: Northwest Justice Project - 07/02/2007
 
 
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April 2007 - What's New?
New Family Law Resources in Spanish:   §         Family Law Forms Available in Spanish by King Cou...
 
By: Northwest Justice Project - 05/03/2007
 
 
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What's New - March 2007
A new series of DIY Family Law Packets covering filing, responding and finishing nonparental custody cases is now available.  Packets covering fi...
 
By: Northwest Justice Project - 04/12/2007
 
 
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What's New - February 2007
Revised Family Law Packets:   ·         Parenting Plans and Child Support for Dissolution Cases ? Famil...
 
By: Northwest Justice Project - 03/08/2007
 
 
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What's New - January 2007
Many people who work earn relatively low incomes. If that is your situation, you may qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). The EITC is a re...
 
By: Northwest Justice Project - 02/05/2007
 
 
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What's New - December 2006
New Spanish Family Law Packet Available:   Our DIY packet titled ?Parenting Plans and Child Support for Dissolution Cases and Modifications of ...
 
By: Northwest Justice Project - 01/04/2007
 
 
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What's New - November 2006
Senior Bulletins ? Aging & Elder Law; Senior bulletins: 2007 Supplemental Security Income (SSI) & State Supplemental Payment (SSP) Standar...
 
By: Northwest Justice Project - 11/08/2006
 
 
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What's New - September 2006
2006 Do-it-Yourself Family Law Packets: The following dissolution packets are up-to-date with the latest forms and instructions.    ·&nb...
 
By: Northwest Justice Project - 10/05/2006
 
 
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What's New? August 2006
2006 Do-it-Yourself Family Law Packets: The following dissolution packets are up-to-date with the latest forms and instructions.  The remaining...
 
By: Northwest Justice Project - 09/07/2006
 
 
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What's New - July 2006
Looking for help with your legal problem?  Washington LawHelp offers several ways to find contact information for many of the legal services prog...
 
By: Northwest Justice Project - 08/02/2006
 
 
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What's New - June 2006
Many of the Do-it-Yourself Family Law packets have been updated with the June 2006 state pattern forms, however the instructional portions are current...
 
By: Northwest Justice Project - 07/12/2006
 
 
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What's New - May 2006
Revised Publications:   ·         Quit Claim Deeds and Life Estates ? Housing; Home owners · &nbs...
 
By: Northwest Justice Project - 06/07/2006
 
 
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What's New - April 2006
Revised Publications: Providing Health Care to Minors Under Washington Law (Columbia Legal Services) ? Health; Medical and mental health issue...
 
By: Northwest Justice Project - 05/03/2006
 
 
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What's New - March 2006
New Do-it-Yourself Family Law Packets Available: Filing a Petition to Modify/Adjust a Parenting Plan, Residential Schedule or Custody Decree in a...
 
By: Northwest Justice Project - 04/04/2006
 
 
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What's New - February 2006
February 2006 Washington LawHelp Web Site Update Many people who work earn relatively low incomes. If that is your situation, you may qualify for th...
 
By: NJP - 03/09/2006
 
 
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What's New - January 2006
Many people who work earn relatively low incomes. If that is your situation, you may qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). The EITC is a re...
 
By: Northwest Justice Project - 02/08/2006
 
 
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What's New - December 2005
New Resources: DIY Packet: Filing a Complaint to Divide Debts and Property of an Unmarried Couple (Northwest Justice Project) - Family Law; Unmar...
 
By: Northwest Justice Project - 01/10/2006
 
 
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What's New - November 2005
New Do-it-Yourself Family Law Packets: Filing a Petition to Modify Your Parenting Plan/Custody Decree in a Dissolution Case Responding to a Peti...
 
By: Northwest Justice Project - 12/07/2005
 
 
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What's New - October 2005
The location (the topic and subtopic on the web site where the resource can be found) of the following new and revised resources is listed after t...
 
By: Northwest Justice Project - 11/09/2005
 
 
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What's New - September 2005
Washington LawHelp now has a helpful Video Tutorial available for first-time visitors or those needing help using the web site.  The video de...
 
By: Northwest Justice Project - 10/03/2005
 
 
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What's New? - July 2005
Looking for help with your legal problem?  Washington LawHelp now has several ways you can find listing information for some of the legal service...
 
By: Northwest Justice Project - 08/10/2005
 
 
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What's New? - June 2005
New Resources: Senior Bulletin:  Key Medicaid Standards as of July 2005 (Columbia Legal Services) Farmworkers: Know Your Rights Rega...
 
By: Northwest Justice Project - 07/11/2005
 
 
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What's New? May 2005
Washington LawHelp Web Site Update New Resources: Used Car Purchases: What to Do When Your Car Doesn?t Work Properly (Northwest Justice...
 
By: Northwest Justice Project - 06/08/2005
 
 
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What's New - April 2005
New Do-it-Yourself Family Law Packets Available: Filing a Motion for Change of Venue in a Dissolution (Divorce) or Modification of a Parenting Plan...
 
By: Northwest Justice Project - 05/10/2005
 
 
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What's New - March 2005
New Resources: Reverse Mortgage Loans (Columbia Legal Services) Washington Wills (Washington Probate Web Site) Washington Probate...
 
By: Northwest Justice Project - 04/04/2005
 
 
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What's New - February 2005?
New publication by the FTC - What To Do If Your Personal Information Has Been Compromised New Translations Available:   Foreclosure / Fo...
 
By: Northwest Justice Project - 03/07/2005
 
 
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What's New?
February 2005 New publication by the FTC - What To Do If Your Personal Information Has Been Compromised New Translations Available:  ...