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Do-It-Yourself Forms (3)
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Ask the Court to Waive Your Filing Fee
A Washington Forms Online interview. Do-it-yourself court forms and instructions on LawHelp Interactive. Use this if you cannot afford to pay the filing fee to start new case. A judge will look at your financial information and decide if you qualify for a waiver under General Rule 34. Read More
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File for Divorce Without Children
A Washington Forms Online interview. Do-it-yourself court forms and instructions on LawHelp Interactive. Read More
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Respond to Divorce Without Children
A Washington Forms Online interview. Do-it-yourself court forms and instructions on LawHelp Interactive. Read More
Get Started (13)
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Amending (Changing) Your Petition or Parenting Plan
Blank forms to print and fill out on your own, with how-to instructions for completing and filing. Use this if you are the petitioner in a family law case AND you decide to change something in your Petition or Proposed Parenting Plan after you have filed and served them AND Respondent does not agree with everything in your petition OR you have not received any response from Respondent. Packet #3212EN Read More
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Ask the Court to Waive Your Filing Fee
A Washington Forms Online interview. Do-it-yourself court forms and instructions on LawHelp Interactive. Use this if you cannot afford to pay the filing fee to start new case. A judge will look at your financial information and decide if you qualify for a waiver under General Rule 34. Read More
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Ask the Court to Waive Your Filing Fee | Printable Packet
Blank forms to print and fill out on your own, with how-to instructions for completing and filing. Use this to ask the court to waive (not ask for) the filing fee required to file court papers in a civil case because you can't afford to pay it. #3204EN Read More
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- Spanish / Español
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Child Support Orders for Divorces, Parentage Cases and Petition to Change Parenting Plan Cases
Blank forms to print and fill out on your own, with how-to instructions for completing and filing. Packet #3213EN Read More
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File for Divorce | Printable Packet
Blank forms to print and fill out on your own, with how-to instructions for completing and filing. Or if you have no minor children of the marriage, use our do-it-yourself interview program, Washington Forms Online, to complete the forms. Packet #3202EN. Read More
- Read this in:
- Spanish / Español
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File for Divorce Without Children
A Washington Forms Online interview. Do-it-yourself court forms and instructions on LawHelp Interactive. Read More
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Filing a Motion for Attorney Fees in a Divorce Case
Blank forms to print and fill out on your own, with how-to instructions for completing and filing. Use this to ask the court to Order your spouse to pay money for you to hire a lawyer. #3248EN Read More
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Filing a Motion for Clarification of Final Divorce Order to Get Title to Your Vehicle
Blank forms to print and fill out on your own, with how-to instructions for completing and filing. Use this if the court awarded you a vehicle in your divorce and your ex-spouse disappeared or refuses to give you the title. #3235EN Read More
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Filing for Immediate Restraining Orders: Divorce Cases and Petition to Change Parenting Plan Cases
Blank forms to print and fill out on your own, with how-to instructions for completing and filing. Use this to ask for a court order to take effect immediately, usually with little or no notice to the other party. Packet #3214EN Read More
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Filing for Temporary Family Law Orders: Divorce Cases and Petition to Change Parenting Plan Cases
Blank forms to print and fill out on your own, with how-to instructions for completing and filing. Use this to ask for temporary orders related to issues including finances, property, maintenance (alimony), safety, child support, parenting plans, and Guardians ad Litem. Packet #3217EN Read More
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Getting a Court Order for the Surrender of Weapons: Family Law Cases
Blank forms to print and fill out on your own, with how-to instructions for completing and filing. #3121EN Read More
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Parenting Plans
Blank forms to print and fill out on your own, with how-to instructions for completing and filing. Use this packet if you are: a party in one of these: a.) divorce or petition to end domestic partnership OR b.) a case to change a parenting/custody order OR c.) a Petition for Parenting Plan, Residential Schedule and/or Child Support, Petition to Decide Parentage, or another type of parentage case. Packet #3209EN Read More
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Services for Family Court Cases in WA
Some superior courts have family law facilitator programs to help you represent yourself in court and parenting seminars you might have to attend. If you do not get help from a lawyer, you may be able to from a facilitator. #3246EN Read More
Serving Papers (2)
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How to Serve the Opposing Party in Your Family Law Case
Blank forms to print and fill out on your own, with how-to instructions for completing and filing. When filing your case, make sure a copy of the petition, summons, and other papers you are filing are delivered to the person you are filing the case against "the other party" in a legally correct way. #3201EN Read More
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Service by Certified Mail or Publication
Blank forms to print and fill out on your own, with how-to instructions for completing and filing. Use this when you have tried to serve the other party in person but cannot. Packet #3220EN Read More
Finalize Your Case (4)
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Finalizing Your Divorce by Default
Blank forms to print and fill out on your own, with how-to instructions for completing and filing. Use this to finalize a divorce when your spouse has not filed a Response to the case. You must have already filed and served your spouse with the papers starting your divorce. #3205EN Read More
- Read this in:
- Spanish / Español
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Finalizing Your Divorce (with children) by Agreement
Blank forms to print and fill out on your own, with how-to instructions for completing and filing. Use this to finalize your divorce when you and your spouse have an agreement (or settlement) and children are involved. You must have already filed your divorce and served your spouse with the papers. You should also have already reached an agreement. Packet #3251EN. Read More
- Read this in:
- Spanish / Español
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Finalizing Your Divorce without Children by Agreement (includes Restraining Orders)
Blank forms to print and fill out on your own, with how-to instructions for completing and filing. If you don't need Restraining Orders, use packet 3250EN. Packet #3249EN. Read More
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Finalizing Your Divorce (without Children or Restraining Orders) by Agreement
3250EN - Blank forms to print and fill out on your own, with how-to instructions for completing and filing. Read More
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- Spanish / Español
Respond to Court Papers (8)
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Child Support Orders for Divorces, Parentage Cases and Petition to Change Parenting Plan Cases
Blank forms to print and fill out on your own, with how-to instructions for completing and filing. Packet #3213EN Read More
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File for Change of Venue in a Family Law Case
Blank forms to print and fill out on your own, with how-to instructions for completing and filing. Use this packet to ask the court to move your family law case to a different county. The other party may have filed your case in the wrong county (such as a county where neither party lives), or it would be more convenient for you to finalize your case in a different county. #3206EN Read More
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Parenting Plans
Blank forms to print and fill out on your own, with how-to instructions for completing and filing. Use this packet if you are: a party in one of these: a.) divorce or petition to end domestic partnership OR b.) a case to change a parenting/custody order OR c.) a Petition for Parenting Plan, Residential Schedule and/or Child Support, Petition to Decide Parentage, or another type of parentage case. Packet #3209EN Read More
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Responding to Family Law Actions while Incarcerated
Are you in jail or prison? Have you been served with legal papers about your family? This memo provides general information about how to respond to family law actions such as petitions related to divorce, child support, and custody issues. This memo is not intended as a substitute for legal advice. You may be able to get legal advice about your specific needs from a contract attorney or public defender. Read More
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Responding to Motions for Temporary Family Law Orders or Immediate Restraining Orders: Divorce Cases and Petition to Change Parenting Plan Cases
Blank forms to print and fill out on your own, with how-to instructions for completing and filing. Packet #3222EN Read More
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Responding to Washington State Litigation From Out of State
Provides general info for people who live outside Washington AND have been served with a petition or complaint filed with a court in Washington state. #9928EN Read More
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Respond to Divorce | Printable Packet
Blank forms to print and fill out on your own, with how-to instructions for completing and filing. Packet #3203EN. Read More
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Respond to Divorce Without Children
A Washington Forms Online interview. Do-it-yourself court forms and instructions on LawHelp Interactive. Read More
Get Ready for Court (7)
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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. Read More
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- Spanish / Español
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“Doing Discovery” in Family Law Cases: Interrogatories and Requests for Production
Read this if you are a party in a contested family law case (“contested” means you and the other party disagree about issues) AND you want or need to get more information from the other party about their side of the issues. #3900EN Read More
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- Spanish / Español
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Getting Ready for a Settlement Conference
In some courts, you must have a settlement conference before having a trial. These instructions are for cases in King County Superior Court. Some of the info may be helpful for cases in other courts. #3911EN 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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How to Protect Your Privacy in Court Files
Explains statewide court rules that protect personal information in court files and includes forms that you can use in your family law case. Read More
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How to Serve the Opposing Party in Your Family Law Case
Blank forms to print and fill out on your own, with how-to instructions for completing and filing. When filing your case, make sure a copy of the petition, summons, and other papers you are filing are delivered to the person you are filing the case against "the other party" in a legally correct way. #3201EN Read More
- Read this in:
- Spanish / Español
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Which Court Can Enter Custody Orders? Questions and Answers about Jurisdiction
Determining jurisdiction can be complicated. This publication tries to explain the basics in simple terms. It may still be confusing. Try to speak with a lawyer. #3102EN 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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- Spanish / Español
- Vietnamese / Tiếng Việt
- Chinese / 中文
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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 (31)
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Amending (Changing) Your Petition or Parenting Plan
Blank forms to print and fill out on your own, with how-to instructions for completing and filing. Use this if you are the petitioner in a family law case AND you decide to change something in your Petition or Proposed Parenting Plan after you have filed and served them AND Respondent does not agree with everything in your petition OR you have not received any response from Respondent. Packet #3212EN Read More
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Ask the Court to Waive Your Filing Fee
A Washington Forms Online interview. Do-it-yourself court forms and instructions on LawHelp Interactive. Use this if you cannot afford to pay the filing fee to start new case. A judge will look at your financial information and decide if you qualify for a waiver under General Rule 34. Read More
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Ask the Court to Waive Your Filing Fee | Printable Packet
Blank forms to print and fill out on your own, with how-to instructions for completing and filing. Use this to ask the court to waive (not ask for) the filing fee required to file court papers in a civil case because you can't afford to pay it. #3204EN Read More
- Read this in:
- Spanish / Español
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Child Support Orders for Divorces, Parentage Cases and Petition to Change Parenting Plan Cases
Blank forms to print and fill out on your own, with how-to instructions for completing and filing. Packet #3213EN Read More
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Declaration Form - Family Law
Family law Declaration court form that can be used in all family law cases. Read More
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File a Motion for Revision in a Family Law Case
Blank forms to print and fill out on your own, with how-to instructions for completing and filing. Use this to ask the court to change (revise) a court commissioner's order. #3901EN Read More
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File for Change of Venue in a Family Law Case
Blank forms to print and fill out on your own, with how-to instructions for completing and filing. Use this packet to ask the court to move your family law case to a different county. The other party may have filed your case in the wrong county (such as a county where neither party lives), or it would be more convenient for you to finalize your case in a different county. #3206EN Read More
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File for Divorce | Printable Packet
Blank forms to print and fill out on your own, with how-to instructions for completing and filing. Or if you have no minor children of the marriage, use our do-it-yourself interview program, Washington Forms Online, to complete the forms. Packet #3202EN. Read More
- Read this in:
- Spanish / Español
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File for Divorce Without Children
A Washington Forms Online interview. Do-it-yourself court forms and instructions on LawHelp Interactive. Read More
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Filing a Motion for Attorney Fees in a Divorce Case
Blank forms to print and fill out on your own, with how-to instructions for completing and filing. Use this to ask the court to Order your spouse to pay money for you to hire a lawyer. #3248EN Read More
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Filing a Motion for Clarification of Final Divorce Order to Get Title to Your Vehicle
Blank forms to print and fill out on your own, with how-to instructions for completing and filing. Use this if the court awarded you a vehicle in your divorce and your ex-spouse disappeared or refuses to give you the title. #3235EN Read More
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Filing for Immediate Restraining Orders: Divorce Cases and Petition to Change Parenting Plan Cases
Blank forms to print and fill out on your own, with how-to instructions for completing and filing. Use this to ask for a court order to take effect immediately, usually with little or no notice to the other party. Packet #3214EN Read More
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Filing for Temporary Family Law Orders: Divorce Cases and Petition to Change Parenting Plan Cases
Blank forms to print and fill out on your own, with how-to instructions for completing and filing. Use this to ask for temporary orders related to issues including finances, property, maintenance (alimony), safety, child support, parenting plans, and Guardians ad Litem. Packet #3217EN Read More
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Finalizing Your Divorce by Default
Blank forms to print and fill out on your own, with how-to instructions for completing and filing. Use this to finalize a divorce when your spouse has not filed a Response to the case. You must have already filed and served your spouse with the papers starting your divorce. #3205EN Read More
- Read this in:
- Spanish / Español
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Finalizing Your Divorce (with children) by Agreement
Blank forms to print and fill out on your own, with how-to instructions for completing and filing. Use this to finalize your divorce when you and your spouse have an agreement (or settlement) and children are involved. You must have already filed your divorce and served your spouse with the papers. You should also have already reached an agreement. Packet #3251EN. Read More
- Read this in:
- Spanish / Español
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Finalizing Your Divorce without Children by Agreement (includes Restraining Orders)
Blank forms to print and fill out on your own, with how-to instructions for completing and filing. If you don't need Restraining Orders, use packet 3250EN. Packet #3249EN. Read More
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Finalizing Your Divorce (without Children or Restraining Orders) by Agreement
3250EN - Blank forms to print and fill out on your own, with how-to instructions for completing and filing. Read More
- Read this in:
- Spanish / Español
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Getting a Court Order for the Surrender of Weapons: Family Law Cases
Blank forms to print and fill out on your own, with how-to instructions for completing and filing. #3121EN Read More
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Getting a Trial Date in Cowlitz County
You can use this packet if you have a civil case in Cowlitz County Superior Court AND the respondent/defendant in the case has filed a response to the petition/complaint AND you need to ask the court to schedule your case for a trial. #9950EN Read More
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How to File a Motion to Vacate Judgment/Order in a Family Law Case
A Motion To Vacate is a request to the court to withdraw a previous order or judgment it entered. This packet contains instructions and forms. #3215EN Read More
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How to Write a Declaration in a Family Law Case
This packet tells you what a declaration is, what should be included and tips on how to write one. There is a family law declaration and other forms attached that you can fill out. #3917EN Read More
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Legal Separations: What If I Want a Divorce or to Get Back Together?
You may use this packet if you are already legally separated OR have already started the process. This means you have already established the terms of your property division and child custody. This packet is for three situations: 1)You have a decree of legal separation and want to change it to a divorce OR 2) you have a pending (not yet finalized) legal separation case and want to change it to a divorce case OR 3) you have a decree of legal separation and want to get back together with your spouse. #3252EN Read More
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Parenting Plans
Blank forms to print and fill out on your own, with how-to instructions for completing and filing. Use this packet if you are: a party in one of these: a.) divorce or petition to end domestic partnership OR b.) a case to change a parenting/custody order OR c.) a Petition for Parenting Plan, Residential Schedule and/or Child Support, Petition to Decide Parentage, or another type of parentage case. Packet #3209EN Read More
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Responding to Motions for Temporary Family Law Orders or Immediate Restraining Orders: Divorce Cases and Petition to Change Parenting Plan Cases
Blank forms to print and fill out on your own, with how-to instructions for completing and filing. Packet #3222EN Read More
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Respond to Divorce | Printable Packet
Blank forms to print and fill out on your own, with how-to instructions for completing and filing. Packet #3203EN. Read More
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Respond to Divorce Without Children
A Washington Forms Online interview. Do-it-yourself court forms and instructions on LawHelp Interactive. Read More
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Service by Certified Mail or Publication
Blank forms to print and fill out on your own, with how-to instructions for completing and filing. Use this when you have tried to serve the other party in person but cannot. Packet #3220EN 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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Washington State Court Forms
On this website you can download state mandatory court forms for use in Washington State courts covering many legal issues. Most of the forms found on this website are in MS Word or a PDF format. Read More
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Withdraw an Agreement to Join Petition (Joinder) in a Family Law Case
Blank forms to print and fill out on your own, with how-to instructions for completing and filing. If you signed a Joinder (Agreement to Join the Petition) but have since decided that was a mistake, use this packet to file a withdrawal of the joinder. #3298EN Read More
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Your Family Law Case: If You Cannot Afford the GAL Fee
Before requiring you to pay GAL fees, the court should consider your ability to pay. If believe you cannot afford this fee, you can file a motion with the court asking that the fee get paid another way. You must prove you are unable to pay this fee. This packet provides instructions and forms to help you make this request to the court. Publication #3117EN Read More
Court Information - listed alphabetically (10)
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Getting a Trial Date in Cowlitz County
You can use this packet if you have a civil case in Cowlitz County Superior Court AND the respondent/defendant in the case has filed a response to the petition/complaint AND you need to ask the court to schedule your case for a trial. #9950EN Read More
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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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- Russian / Pусский
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Responding to Washington State Litigation From Out of State
Provides general info for people who live outside Washington AND have been served with a petition or complaint filed with a court in Washington state. #9928EN 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 - 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
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Working with the Cowlitz County Superior Court Clerks
If you are filing or otherwise involved in a court case in Cowlitz County, this will provide you with helpful information that so that you can file papers and appear for court faster and more easily. 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
Trial Tips (2)
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Family Law Cases: Trial Tips
Getting ready for trial can be hard and complicated. This publication can help. #3101EN Read More
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Getting Ready for a Court Hearing or Trial
Tips on how to represent yourself and prepare for a court appearance. Read More
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- Spanish / Español
- Ukrainian / Українська
- Chinese / 中文
Working with a Lawyer (3)
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Getting Your Paperwork Ready So You Can Get Help with Your Family Law Case
Be ready for an appointment with someone who's going to help you with your family law case. That someone might be: an attorney; a family law facilitator; an advocate at your local Domestic Violence shelter; or a CLEAR advocate who is going over forms with you by phone. #3130EN Read More
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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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- Russian / Pусский
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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
- Read this in:
- Spanish / Español
- Russian / Pусский
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