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Divorce: General Info
General information about getting divorced in Washington state. For more detailed information, see our publication Ending Your Marriage in Washington. #3200EN Read More
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Divorce When the Wife is Pregnant
This describes the law and procedures which must be followed in a dissolution (divorce) when the wife is pregnant. Read More
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Ending Your Marriage or Domestic Partnership in Washington with Children: The Basics
If you have children and are considering getting a divorce, you should read this first. #3240EN Read More
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Ending Your Marriage or Domestic Partnership in Washington without Children: The Basics
If you have no children and want to get a divorce or dissolution of domestic partnership, you should read this publication first. #3241EN Read More
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Getting a Divorce: Dividing Property & Debts
Washington is a community property state. Generally, all property (house, other real estate, car) a spouse gets during the marriage is community property. It belongs to both spouses, even if only one is on the title. Read this to find out more. #3243EN Read More
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Getting a Divorce in Washington Legal Guide
This page provides links to resources you should read about divorce and to self-help materials that include court forms and instructions for doing your own divorce. Content Detail
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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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Immigration Status and Court Hearings in Washington State
Questions and answers about when and how the court can ask about your immigration status. Read More
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Legal Separation: General Info
This describes the difference between getting a divorce and a legal separation and some reasons people might choose a legal separation over getting a divorce. #3253EN Read More
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Pregnancy and Divorce
This publication is for people who are getting a divorce in Washington State while one of the spouses is pregnant. It describes what happens when a spouse is pregnant during the divorce and what can be done to address the issue during the divorce process. This information applies to all marriages and state-registered domestic partnerships. #3236EN 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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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
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You Have Been Served with Divorce Papers
General information on what you should do if you have been served with divorce paperwork. #3242EN Read More
Divorce with Children (3)
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Ending Your Marriage or Domestic Partnership in Washington with Children: The Basics
If you have children and are considering getting a divorce, you should read this first. #3240EN Read More
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Getting a Divorce in Washington Legal Guide
This page provides links to resources you should read about divorce and to self-help materials that include court forms and instructions for doing your own divorce. Content Detail
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Helping Children Deal with Divorce
3207EN - If you separate and/or end your relationship, more decisions must be made at a time when you may have bad feelings about the other parent. Being prepared with good conflict-resolution skills and knowing how to find help if you can't resolve the conflict on your own will make things easier for your children. Read More
Divorce without Children (2)
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Ending Your Marriage or Domestic Partnership in Washington without Children: The Basics
If you have no children and want to get a divorce or dissolution of domestic partnership, you should read this publication first. #3241EN Read More
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Getting a Divorce in Washington Legal Guide
This page provides links to resources you should read about divorce and to self-help materials that include court forms and instructions for doing your own divorce. Content Detail
Divorce & Financial Issues (3)
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Divorce and Future Retirement Benefits
Explains the importance of including retirement benefits when dividing up property in your divorce. #3238EN Read More
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Divorce, Debt, and Bankruptcy in Washington State
0102EN - This is a general overview of debt and bankruptcy issues related to divorce. Read More
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Enforcing Your Divorce Decree: Money and Property Issues
3234EN - At the end of your dissolution (divorce), the court will issue a final court order. In Washington, we call this final order a Dissolution Decree. Other states may call it something else. This final order may order your former spouse to pay you and award you certain property. This publication explains how to enforce the decree (make sure everyone follows it) and collect the money/property your ex-spouse must pay/give you. Read More
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Guardians ad litem / evaluators (3)
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Guardian ad Litems in Family Law Cases Cases
3103EN - A judge may appoint a guardian ad litem (GAL) in a court case about custody or visitation rights. Any party to the case may ask for appointment of a GAL, or the judge can decide on his her/own to appoint one. A GAL may be a lawyer, mental health professional, or volunteer. This packet has the necessary forms and instructions. Read More
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How to Work with GALs and Parenting Evaluators
If you are involved in a divorce, paternity or non-parent custody case where the other parent does not agree with you, the court may appoint a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) or Parenting Evaluator. This publication contains tips to help you work successfully with the GAL. Publication #3106EN Read More
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When you Disagree with a Guardian Ad Litem Report
In a family law case where the parties disagree about the parenting plan, the court may appoint a Guardian ad Litem (GAL), or an Evaluator. A GAL or Evaluator’s job is to investigate both households to recommend to the court a residential plan in the child’s best interest. Publication 3111EN Read More
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Military families (2)
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Divorcing Someone in the Military: Basic Questions and Answers
Service members who are divorcing have additional protections under the law. This publication briefly describes those protections. This info is for both the service member and the non-service member. Read More
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Veterans: Divorce & Military Benefits
3232EN - This publication will help you understand how divorce proceedings may affect your benefits. We explain the effects of divorce on VA Income Benefits, Military Retirement Pay and Military Retirement Medical Benefits. Read More
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