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Motion to Stay Enforcement of Writ of Restitution and for Payment Plan Under RCW 59.18.410(3) Forms
Tenants getting evicted because they owe rent can use this sample Motion to ask a judge for payment plan (and stop the sheriff from enforcing a Writ of Restitution). Do not use this packet if you have a low income and are probably eligible for a free lawyer. Instead, you should call the Eviction Defense line at 1-855-657-8387 or apply for legal help online at https://nwjustice.org/eviction-help.
Mediation: Should I use it?
Mediation is an informal way to resolve disputes without going to court. The parties attempt to negotiate a mutually agreeable settlement with the help of a neutral mediator. Mediation can be used in many types of disputes. #3226EN
If Someone Sues You in Small Claims Court
Tips for trying to resolve your dispute and what to do if you need to appear in court. #9941EN
Getting Ready for a Settlement Conference
Read this to learn why you should go to your settlement conference, what will happen there, and what happens if you do not settle. #3911EN
Ask the Court to Waive Your Filing Fee
A Washington Forms Online interview. Self-help court forms and instructions on LawHelp Interactive. Use this if you cannot afford to pay the filing fee to start a new case. A judge will look at your financial information and decide if you qualify for a waiver under Washington Courts' General Rule 34.
What is a Declaration?
Find out how you can get your written testimony, or the written testimony of someone who has information important to your case, before a judge.
Supplemental Proceedings
If a creditor has a judgment ordered by a court and wants to collect the money from you, you may get an order to attend a Supplemental Proceedings court hearing. #0210EN
What if I am being sued in Washington State and I live out-of-state?
Provides general info for people who live outside Washington AND have been served with a petition or complaint filed with a court in Washington State. #9928EN
How do I sue in Small Claims Court?
In Small Claims Court, you can sue for up to $10,000. This is meant to be a quick, cheap way to resolve a dispute you could not otherwise settle. It is not complicated. Lawyers generally cannot take part. There are no juries, motions or objections. There is only a small charge for filing a lawsuit. You can get a trial date much sooner than in other courts. Most trials last about 20 minutes. #9940EN
Going to your unlawful detainer (eviction) hearing
Read this if you got a Summons and Complaint for Unlawful Detainer, you have responded by submitting at least a Notice of Appearance and you plan to fight the eviction. #6315EN
How to represent yourself at an unemployment benefits hearing
If you lost your job, applied for unemployment benefits, and were turned down, you can appeal. If you were awarded unemployment benefits, your former employer can appeal. Read this to learn how to represent yourself at the hearing on an appeal. #7600EN
How to Petition for Superior Court Review - Administrative Decision Relating to Public Benefits
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