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Understanding the Basics (11)
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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. This does not include court forms but will guide you to the forms that you need. #3240EN Read More
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- Spanish / Español
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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. This does not include court forms but will guide you to the forms that you need. #3241EN Read More
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- Spanish / Español
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Divorce: General Info
General information about getting divorced in Washington state. #3200EN Read More
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- Chinese / 中文
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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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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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Should You File a Domestic Violence Protection Order (DVPO)?
If you are being hurt or threatened or stalked, you should try to talk with a domestic violence program. The National Domestic Violence Hotline is 1-800-799-SAFE. This explains things to consider before filing a DVPO. #3703EN Read More
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VAWA Self-Petition: Immigration Relief for Victims of Domestic Violence
If a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident family member uses their immigration status to control or abuse you, you may be able to file an I-360 VAWA Petition. This petition lets you try to get status without the help of the abusive family member. #8125EN 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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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. This does not include court forms but will guide you to the forms that you need. #3240EN Read More
- Read this in:
- Spanish / Español
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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
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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 without Children (2)
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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. This does not include court forms but will guide you to the forms that you need. #3241EN Read More
- Read this in:
- Spanish / Español
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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 & Financial Issues (5)
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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. This does not include court forms but will guide you to the forms that you need. #3240EN Read More
- Read this in:
- Spanish / Español
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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. This does not include court forms but will guide you to the forms that you need. #3241EN Read More
- Read this in:
- Spanish / Español
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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
- Read this in:
- Spanish / Español
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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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Guardians ad Litem in Family Law Cases Cases
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 to appoint one. A GAL may be a lawyer, mental health professional, or volunteer. This packet has the necessary forms and instructions. #3130EN 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 contains tips to help you work successfully with the GAL. #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. #3111EN Read More
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Legal Separation (4)
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Changing Your Legal Separation to a Divorce
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 3 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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File for Legal Separation with Children
This packet has brief instructions and the forms to file for legal separation with children in Washington state. #3268EN Read More
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File for Legal Separation without Children
This packet has brief instructions and the forms to file for legal separation with children in Washington state. #3269EN 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
- Read this in:
- Spanish / Español
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
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