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Divorce and Other Options for Ending Your Marriage with Children in Washington State
If you have children and are considering getting a divorce, you should read this first. #3240EN Read More
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Divorce and Other Options for Ending Your Marriage without Children in Washington State
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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Divorce: General Info
General information about getting divorced in Washington state. #3200EN Read More
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Enforcing Your Divorce Decree: Money and Property Issues
We explain here how to enforce (make sure everyone follows) the final divorce order and collect the money or property your ex-spouse must pay or give you. #3234EN Read More
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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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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 (2)
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Divorce and Other Options for Ending Your Marriage with Children in Washington State
If you have children and are considering getting a divorce, you should read this first. #3240EN Read More
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Helping Children Deal with Divorce
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. #3207EN Read More
Divorce without Children (1)
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Divorce and Other Options for Ending Your Marriage without Children in Washington State
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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Divorce & Financial Issues (6)
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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 and Other Options for Ending Your Marriage with Children in Washington State
If you have children and are considering getting a divorce, you should read this first. #3240EN Read More
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Divorce and Other Options for Ending Your Marriage without Children in Washington State
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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Divorce, Debt, and Bankruptcy in Washington State
This is a general overview of debt and bankruptcy issues related to divorce. #0102EN Read More
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Enforcing Your Divorce Decree: Money and Property Issues
We explain here how to enforce (make sure everyone follows) the final divorce order and collect the money or property your ex-spouse must pay or give you. #3234EN 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
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
This 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. #3232EN Read More
Serving Papers (1)
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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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