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Answer a Lawsuit for Debt Collection
Do-it-yourself forms and instructions on LawHelp Interactive. Create the documents you need to respond properly and on time to a Washington State debt collection lawsuit. Read More
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How do I Answer a Lawsuit for Debt Collection? | Printable Packet
This packet helps you represent yourself when you have been served with a lawsuit for debt collection. It includes instructions and forms. It should be used with our publication "Debtors' Rights in a Lawsuit". #0205EN. Read More
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How to Claim Personal Property Exemptions
Information and sample forms to be used when claiming that some of your property is exempt (protected) from being taken to pay a debt. #0220EN Read More
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Notice of Appearance - General Civil
Court form for non family law civil cases. Read More
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When Should I File a Declaration of Exempt Income and Assets?
Use this packet ONLY if you are sure that your income and assets cannot be garnished. Use this packet with the Answering a Lawsuit for Debt Collection - Interactive Forms, Debtors' Rights in a Lawsuit and How to Answer a Lawsuit for Debt Collection publications. #0206EN Read More
Get Ready for Court (9)
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Depositions
Read this if you are unrepresented in a civil law case and you are trying to gather info to get ready for a possible trial. #9929EN Read More
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How to File a Lawsuit in Federal Court
Are you having a disagreement with another person, business or government agency? Are you thinking about going to court to ask a judge to resolve a disagreement or solve a problem for you? The federal court is one type of court that can help people resolve disputes. Read More
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How to Format Court Documents
When you give documents to a Washington state court, it is important to format the documents correctly. This document outlines the rules you must follow. #9938EN Read More
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Supplemental Proceedings
If a creditor has a judgment ordered by a court and wants to collect the money from you, you may receive an order to attend a Supplemental Proceedings court hearing. #0210EN Read More
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Video - Defending yourself in a lawsuit
If you want to learn how to represent yourself, hear about common defenses against debt collectors, and gain knowledge of possible outcomes to your trial, then watch this video. Read More
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Video - Garnishment and Exemptions: Debt Collection Defense
A creditor may try to take money out of your bank account or paycheck to repay a debt. This short video explains some of the laws a creditor must follow and what you need to know if this happens to you. Read More
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Video - I received notice of a lawsuit, what should I do?
If a debt collector files a lawsuit against you to collect a debt, discover what to do next. Read More
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Video - What if I Get Sued for a Debt?
Short video covering what you should do if you receive court papers (Summons and Complaint) from a creditor suing you to collect a debt. Read More
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When Should I File a Declaration of Exempt Income and Assets?
Use this packet ONLY if you are sure that your income and assets cannot be garnished. Use this packet with the Answering a Lawsuit for Debt Collection - Interactive Forms, Debtors' Rights in a Lawsuit and How to Answer a Lawsuit for Debt Collection publications. #0206EN Read More
I Need a Court Interpreter (2)
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Interpreters for People with Limited English Proficiency
Read this if you live in Washington, English is not your first language and you have trouble speaking or understanding English easily. Help may be available. #8902EN Read More
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The Right to Aids and Services For Deaf and Hard of Hearing People In Washington's Legal System
This memo gives information about what help and services you can get as a Deaf or hard of hearing person in a court in Washington. Read More
Court Forms - listed alphabetically (7)
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Answer a Lawsuit for Debt Collection
Do-it-yourself forms and instructions on LawHelp Interactive. Create the documents you need to respond properly and on time to a Washington State debt collection lawsuit. Read More
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Declaration Form - General Civil
Declaration for general civil court cases. This form is not for family law cases. Read More
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How do I Answer a Lawsuit for Debt Collection? | Printable Packet
This packet helps you represent yourself when you have been served with a lawsuit for debt collection. It includes instructions and forms. It should be used with our publication "Debtors' Rights in a Lawsuit". #0205EN. Read More
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How to Claim Personal Property Exemptions
Information and sample forms to be used when claiming that some of your property is exempt (protected) from being taken to pay a debt. #0220EN Read More
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Notice of Appearance - General Civil
Court form for non family law civil cases. Read More
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Subpoenaing Witnesses and Documents
If you are going to a hearing or trial where you will be giving evidence AND you need to make sure that a witness shows up or that someone brings documents or other items, you can have the person served with a subpoena issued by the court clerk. Publication #9930EN Read More
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When Should I File a Declaration of Exempt Income and Assets?
Use this packet ONLY if you are sure that your income and assets cannot be garnished. Use this packet with the Answering a Lawsuit for Debt Collection - Interactive Forms, Debtors' Rights in a Lawsuit and How to Answer a Lawsuit for Debt Collection publications. #0206EN Read More
Court Information - listed alphabetically (9)
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Guide to Washington Courts
An overview of the Washington court system. Read More
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Mediation: Should I Use It?
Mediation is an informal way to resolve disputes without going to court. The parties attempt to negotiate a mutually agreeable settlement with the help of a neutral mediator. Mediation can be used in many types of disputes. #3226EN Read More
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Self-Represented Persons in District Court
Understanding and making your way through the court process is not easy and can be quite frustrating, especially for those handling their own legal representation (pro se litigants). There are extensive state and local court rules and everyone appearing before the District Court is expected to follow them. The following may be of help in clarifying some of the mysteries of representing yourself. Read More
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Self-Represented Persons in Superior Court Civil Proceedings
Understanding and making your way through the court process is not easy and can be quite frustrating, especially for those handling their own legal representation (pro se litigants). There are extensive state and local court rules (see E. 7) and everyone appearing before the Superior Court is expected to follow them. While a one-page handout can never tell you everything you need to know, the following will hopefully be of benefit in clarifying a few of the mysteries of representing yourself. Read More
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Video - Garnishment and Exemptions: Debt Collection Defense
A creditor may try to take money out of your bank account or paycheck to repay a debt. This short video explains some of the laws a creditor must follow and what you need to know if this happens to you. Read More
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Video - Myths and Misperceptions About the Washington Courts
A video from Washington's judicial branch challenges some mistaken ideas about how courts work by using real person-on-the-street interviews and responses from judges and justices. Read More
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Video - Your Day in Court: How to Make Sure Your Voice is Heard in King County
A short video and manual covering the basics of representing yourself in court. Read More
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Washington Court Rules
State and local court rules for Washington. Read More
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What are Working Copies?
When you “file” documents with a court, you give the court documents for processing. Often you also need to give a court “working copies” of the same documents. The judge or commissioner will use these extra copies to prepare for your case. That way the court does not need to make copies itself. #9952EN Read More
Legal Research (3)
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Revised Code of Washington (RCW)
Searchable text of Washington laws: the Revised Code of Washington (RCW). Read More
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Washington Administrative Code (WAC)
Regulations of executive branch agencies are issued by authority of statutes. Like legislation and the Constitution, regulations are a source of primary law in Washington State. The WAC codifies the regulations and arranges them by subject or agency. Read More
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Washington State Supreme Court Opinions
Searchable database of Washington Supreme and Appellate court decisions. Read More
Working with a Lawyer (2)
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How to Find a Lawyer & Other Legal Resources in Washington State
General information about your right to a lawyer and how to find one. Read More
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Working with a Lawyer
This memo will help you learn how to find a lawyer and how to work effectively with one. Read More
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