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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

  By:

  Northwest Justice Project

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español

• 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. Or if you want help filling out the forms online, use our do-it-yourself interview program to complete the forms. #0205EN. Read More

  By:

  Northwest Justice Project

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español

  Mandarin Chinese / 简体中文

  Russian / Pусский

  Vietnamese / Tiếng Việt

  Chinese (Traditional) / 中文

• 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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  Northwest Justice Project

• Notice of Appearance - General Civil

  Court form for non family law civil cases. Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project

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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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  Northwest Justice Project

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  Spanish / Español

• 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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  Northwest Justice Project

• 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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  Northwest Justice Project

Court Forms - listed alphabetically (4)+

• 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

  By:

  Northwest Justice Project

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español

• 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. Or if you want help filling out the forms online, use our do-it-yourself interview program to complete the forms. #0205EN. Read More

  By:

  Northwest Justice Project

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español

  Mandarin Chinese / 简体中文

  Russian / Pусский

  Vietnamese / Tiếng Việt

  Chinese (Traditional) / 中文

• 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

  By:

  Northwest Justice Project

• Notice of Appearance - General Civil

  Court form for non family law civil cases. Read More

  By:

  Northwest Justice Project

Court Information - listed alphabetically (2)+

• 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

  By:

  Northwest Justice Project

• Washington Court Rules

  State and local court rules for Washington. Content Detail

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  Administrative Office of the Courts

Legal Research (1)+

• Revised Code of Washington (RCW)

  Searchable text of Washington laws: the Revised Code of Washington (RCW). Content Detail

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  Washington State Legislature