Washington LawHelp

Ask the Court to Waive Your Filing Fee 

Do-it-yourself court forms and instructions on LawHelp Interactive. Use this if you cannot afford to pay the filing fee to start new case. A judge will look at your financial information and decide if you qualify for a waiver under General Rule 34. Completes forms GR 34.0100, .0300, and .0500 based on your answers.

Answer a Lawsuit for Debt Collection 

Do-it-yourself forms and instructions to create the documents you need to respond properly and on time to a Washington State debt collection lawsuit. This interview is part of LawHelp Interactive. Answer interview questions on LawHelp Interactive to fill out legal forms.  

Don't see what you need? We have more resources on the Money & Debt: Debt Collection page.

File for Divorce Without Children 

Do-it-yourself forms and instructions to start your case.  Completes forms FL Divorce 200, 201, and others as needed based on your answers.

Respond to Divorce Without Children 

Do-it-yourself forms and instructions to respond to a divorce case filed against you.  Completes form FL Divorce 211 and others as needed based on your answers.

Default the Other Party If They Do Not Respond

Do-it-yourself forms and instructions to ask for default. Use this if the other party to your family law case does not respond to your petition by the legal deadline.  Completes forms FL All Family 161, 162, and others as needed based on your answers.

Give Financial Information in a Family Law Case

Do-it-yourself forms and instructions to complete a Financial Declaration and provide other financial information.  Completes form FL All Family 131 and others as needed based on your answers.

Don't see what you need?  We have more resources on the Family & Safety: Divorce page.  Interviews for Divorce With Children are coming soon.

Make a Parenting Plan

Do-it-yourself forms and instructions to create a Parenting Plan proposal or order in a family law case. Completes forms FL All Family 140 and others as needed based on your answers.

Default the Other Party If They Do Not Respond

Do-it-yourself forms and instructions to ask for default. Use this if the other party to your family law case does not respond to your petition by the legal deadline.  Completes forms FL All Family 161, 162, and others as needed based on your answers.

Give Financial Information in a Family Law Case

Do-it-yourself forms and instructions to complete a Financial Declaration and provide other financial information.  Completes form FL All Family 131 and others as needed based on your answers.

Don't see what you need?  We have more resources on the Family & Safety page.  A Child Support interview is coming soon.

Letter to Landlord for Return of a Security Deposit 

Do-it-yourself forms and instructions. Use this program if you did not get or only partially got a refund of your rental security deposit from a previous landlord and wish to send a demand letter requesting that it be returned to you. This program is part of LawHelp Interactive. Answer interview questions on LawHelp Interactive to create completed legal forms and letters.

Don't see what you need? We have more resources on the House & Apartment: Tenant's Rights page.

What to do if Your Identity is Stolen 

Report identity theft and get a recovery plan through the Federal Trade Commission's website. Create an account to get help from the FTC at each step. The FTC can pre-fill your forms and letters, help you track your progress, and update your plan as needed.  

Don't see what you need? We have more resources on the Money & Debt: Identity theft page.

Sealing Juvenile Court Records 

Do-it-yourself forms and instructions for sealing a juvenile court record in Washington. This interview is part of LawHelp Interactive. Answer interview questions to fill out legal forms. 

Don't see what you need? We have more resources on the Youth Law & Education: Juvenile offenders page.