Search results for legal separation
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
Unmarried Couples: Washington Parenting Law
Basic information about Washington State law that applies to parenting when unmarried couples separate. #3912EN
Divorce: The Basics
General information about getting divorced in Washington state. #3200EN
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
Pregnancy and Divorce
For people getting a divorce in Washington State while one of the spouses is pregnant. #3236EN
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
Living Together Contracts
Read this if you are part of a Washington couple who cannot or decide not to marry or be registered domestic partners.Publication #3909EN
Plan for someone else to care for your child if you can't
Parents: You can say what you want to happen if you're not available to care for your child under age 18, or their property. Without going to court, you can give Power of Attorney (POA) for Parental Powers to the person who will care for your child. You might need this if you’ll be temporarily unavailable. For example, you might be worried about deportation, going to jail or prison, deployed by the military, or getting long-term medical treatment. Power of Attorney for Parents is a free, effective alternative to Minor Guardianship that takes much less time when everyone agrees.#3105EN
Durable power of attorney
A power of attorney form lets you choose a trusted friend or relative to help you with your finances and/or health care decisions. #9608EN
Unmarried Couples: Washington Property Law
Learn about how Washington State law divides the property and debts of an unmarried couple when they break up. #3913EN
File for Divorce
A Washington Forms Online interview. Self-help court forms and instructions on LawHelp Interactive.
What if an incarcerated parent has no income or assets to pay child support?
Incarcerated parents -- and people owed child support from incarcerated parents -- can ask for a temporary reduction in their child support payments. Read this to learn who is eligible and how to make that request.#3830EN
Parenting Plans: General Info
What a parenting plan is and how to get one. Learn how to enforce or change a permanent parenting plan. #3230EN