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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, read this first. This does not include court forms but will guide you to the forms you need. #3240EN
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, read this first. This does not include court forms but will guide you to the forms you need. #3241EN
Divorce: The Basics
General information about getting divorced in Washington state. #3200EN
You Have Been Served with Divorce Papers
What you should do if you have been served with divorce paperwork. #3242EN
Webinar: Protective Parenting Plans
A webinar to discuss creating a protective parenting plan when there are concerns of domestic violence or parenting deficits that are detrimental to the children. This webinar will discuss parenting plans and provide a general overview for self-represented people of some important court rules to help you understand how to get a temporary motion for a parenting plan before the court.
I have experienced domestic violence. Should I file a protection order (PO)?
If you are being hurt, threatened or stalked, try to talk with a domestic violence program. The National Domestic Violence Hotline is 1-800-799-SAFE. This explains things to think about before filing a PO. #3703EN
Legal Separation: General Info
Learn about the difference between getting a divorce and a legal separation and why people might choose a one over the other. #3253EN
Enforcing your Final Divorce Order: Money and Property Issues
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
Immigration, Family Law, and Domestic Violence
If you have a protection order case or family law matter, you may have immigration questions or concerns. People who are abusive often use immigration status to control their partners. Read this for basic answers to some common questions. #8105EN
Divorce and Other Options for Ending Your Marriage with Children in Washington State
If you have children and are considering getting a divorce, read this first. This does not include court forms but will guide you to the forms you need. #3240EN
You Have Been Served with Divorce Papers
What you should do if you have been served with divorce paperwork. #3242EN
Webinar: Protective Parenting Plans
A webinar to discuss creating a protective parenting plan when there are concerns of domestic violence or parenting deficits that are detrimental to the children. This webinar will discuss parenting plans and provide a general overview for self-represented people of some important court rules to help you understand how to get a temporary motion for a parenting plan before the court.
Tips for phone and video hearings
How to get ready for and conduct yourself during a remote hearing (over the phone or by video-conference). #9961EN
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, read this first. This does not include court forms but will guide you to the forms you need. #3241EN
You Have Been Served with Divorce Papers
What you should do if you have been served with divorce paperwork. #3242EN
Tips for phone and video hearings
How to get ready for and conduct yourself during a remote hearing (over the phone or by video-conference). #9961EN
Divorce and Other Options for Ending Your Marriage with Children in Washington State
If you have children and are considering getting a divorce, read this first. This does not include court forms but will guide you to the forms you need. #3240EN
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, read this first. This does not include court forms but will guide you to the forms you need. #3241EN
Enforcing your Final Divorce Order: Money and Property Issues
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
How to work with GALS and parenting evaluators
If you are involved in a divorce, parentage, or petition to change parenting plan case where the other parent does not agree with you, the court may appoint a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) or Parenting Evaluator. Here are some tips to help you work successfully with the GAL. #3106EN
Guardian Ad Litem Report: The basics and how to respond
If you're fighting about a parenting plan in a family law case in a Washington court, read this to learn what a guardian ad litem does, why the report matters, and how to respond to a report when its recommendations don't help you. #3111EN
Legal Separation: General Info
Learn about the difference between getting a divorce and a legal separation and why people might choose a one over the other. #3253EN