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• Returning from the War Zone: A Guide for Families of Service Members

  This guide is to help military personnel understand what to expect when returning from a war zone, and to help them to better adapt back to home life. Includes full color photos, stories, and live links! View online or print for handouts. Read More

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  The National Center for PTSD

• Military Service and Parenting Plan Modifications: Your Rights in Washington State

  Read this if you are a parent of minor children AND serving in the armed forces AND in a court case over parenting plan issues. You should be aware of some laws passed for your benefit in 2009. Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project - CLEAR Intake Line

• Civilian and Military Protection Orders: Which Should I Get?

  There are key differences between the issuance and enforcement of protection orders by state courts (civilian protection orders) and protection orders issued and enforced by the military (military protection orders). Knowing the differences will help you decide what kind of protection order to get. #3710EN Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project - CLEAR Intake Line

• 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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  Northwest Justice Project

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  Spanish / Español

• Legal Checkup for Veterans

  There is no cost to use this service. We want to help you understand whether issues you're facing have legal remedies and get you the help you need. Content Detail

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  American Bar Association

• Military and Veteran Legal Resource Guide

  This guide is intended to help inform veterans, military personnel, and their families about the legal rights and protections that may be available to them because of their service. Read More

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  Washington State Attorney General

• Military Family Leave Provisions of the FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act): FAQs

  This resources has answers to common questions about the military family leave provisions of the new Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) regulations. Read More

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  U.S. Department of Labor