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File for Legal Separation with Children
Brief instructions and the forms to file for legal separation with children in Washington state. #3268EN
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
Changing Your Legal Separation to a Divorce
If you've changed your mind about your legal separation and you want to get a divorce OR you want to get back together with your spouse, use these forms and instructions. #3252EN
File for Legal Separation without Children
Brief instructions and the forms to file for legal separation without children in Washington state. #3269EN
How to Become a Legal Parent in Washington
Washington law provides several ways for people raising children together to become legal parents. This publication covers: 1. Legal parentage; 2. Becoming a legal parent; 3. Other options for people who are not legal parents; 4. Parenting after divorce/separation; and 5. Resources
Washington Parenting Law for Unmarried Couples
Basic information about Washington State law that applies to parenting when unmarried couples separate. #3912EN
Washington Property Law for Unmarried Couples
This gives basic information about Washington State law that applies to the division of property and debts when unmarried couples separate. #3913EN
Divorce: The Basics
General information about getting divorced in Washington state. #3200EN
Divorce, Debt, and Bankruptcy in Washington State
A general overview of debt and bankruptcy issues related to divorce. #0102EN
Sealing Juvenile Court Records
Self-help court forms and instructions on LawHelp Interactive, developed by the Northwest Justice Project and TeamChild. Completes forms for sealing juvenile court records in Washington State.
Get a Domestic Violence Protection Order
This is a Washington Forms Online interview. Self-help court forms and instructions on LawHelp Interactive to file for a domestic violence protection order. Bilingual interview in Spanish and English.
Getting a divorce: Dividing property and debts
Find out what it means for your Washington divorce that this is a "community property" state. #3243EN
Letter to Landlord for Return of a Security Deposit
Self-help forms and instructions on LawHelp Interactive. Use this program if you did not get or only partially got a refund of your rental security deposit from a previous landlord and want to send a demand letter requesting that it be returned to you.
Answer a Lawsuit for Debt Collection
Self-help court forms and instructions on LawHelp Interactive. Create the documents you need to respond properly and on time to a Washington State debt collection lawsuit.
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
Helping Children Deal with Divorce
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