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How Can I Collect Child Support?
Learn how the Division of Child Support (DCS), whose services are free, can help you set and collect child support. There is a locator service to help find parents who owe support. #3812EN
The other parent has taken my child
Read this if the other parent or person claiming the right to legal custody has taken your children away from you (with or without a court order). #3118EN
Deployed during your parenting plan case: 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. #3233EN
Native American Unit
Information about NJP's Native American Unit and the services it provides.
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) for teen parents
If you are a teenager under the age of 18, low income, and have children or are pregnant, you may be able to get help (money) from the state TANF program. Read on for answers to your questions about how to get TANF. #7122EN
File for Divorce
A Washington Forms Online interview. Self-help court forms and instructions on LawHelp Interactive.
How to get a name change in Washington State
In Washington State, if you are eighteen or older, you can choose and use any name you wish, as long as you are not trying to defraud (cheat) someone. This describes the process. #3400EN
Respond to Divorce
A Washington Forms Online interview. Self-help court forms and instructions on LawHelp Interactive.
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
Petitioning for Superior Court Review: When you disagree with a DSHS/HCA benefits administrative hearing
If you appealed an agency decision about your public benefits and lost your administrative hearing, you can appeal the administrative law judge's decision. This packet explains when and how to do so, and has forms you can use. Packet #7917EN
Property Tax Exemption for Seniors and People with Disabilities
This is a way to lower your property taxes by exempting (excusing you from) all extra levies, like school construction bonds and other levies passed by voters, and sometimes part of regular levies on your home. #6230EN
When you have received divorce papers: General info
What you should do if you have been served with divorce paperwork. #3242EN
Special Education Issues: Things Parents and Caregivers Can Do
Short explanation of options for parents, families and students having problems with special education. #1300EN
Get financial help to bury or cremate someone who died from COVID-19
If your loved one died from COVID-19 after January 20, 2020, you can get financial help called COVID-19 Funeral Assistance. #9901EN