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Representing yourself at an administrative hearing
If the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) or Health Care Authority (HCA) threatens to end or reduce the assistance you get from them, read this to learn more about how you can appeal the agency's decision. #7910EN
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
How does the Indian Child Welfare Act affect me?
You should read this if you have questions about how the Indian Child Welfare Act might affect your family. It you could affect you if you are the parent of an Indian child, an Indian parent or custodian, an Indian child yourself, or a non-parent seeking custody, foster care, adoption or guardianship of an Indian child. #9201EN
How do I appeal the denial of my unemployment benefits to Superior Court?
This explains Superior court review of an administrative decision relating to unemployment benefits. If you lose your claim at the administrative hearing, you have another level of administrative review. It is called a “Petition for Review.” #7602EN
When Social Security ends or reduces your SSI or SSDI for non-disability reasons
Social Security must notify you in writing before lowering (reducing) or stopping (terminating) your benefits. You may fight the termination by asking for reconsideration. You may continue to get the same benefits after the termination date in the notice if you request reconsideration in time. You must request reconsideration within ten days of the date on the notice to keep getting benefits. #7400EN
Adult Protective Services (APS): Investigations and Findings
Adult Protective Services (APS) is a statewide government agency. It is part of the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS). APS investigators respond to reports of possible abuse or neglect of vulnerable adults who live in their own homes or in a facility where there is an allegation of mistreatment by someone who is not an employee of the facility. #2940EN
CPS Investigations and Findings
CPS findings of abuse or neglect can keep you from working or volunteering with children, developmentally delayed adults, or the elderly for the rest of your life. Learn about your rights and responsibilities when CPS makes a finding against you. #2950EN
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
I am age 12 – 17. What are my rights in a minor guardianship case?
If you are a teen and someone has filed to have a court appoint a guardian for you, or you think you need a guardian, read this. #4402EN
Protecting your Section 8 Voucher
A detailed explanation of your responsibilities under the Section 8 Voucher program, and what rights you have if the Housing Authority (HA) tries to cut off your voucher. #6113EN
Adult guardianship, conservatorship and other protective arrangements
Learn about what adult guardianship is and some alternatives to guardianship. #3300EN
Reviewing and getting copies of your medical records
Learn about how and when you can and cannot review and get copies of your medical record, and what your options are if your medical provider unreasonably refuses your request to do so. #5930EN
File a motion for attorney fees in a divorce case
Blank forms to print and fill out on your own, with how-to instructions for completing and filing. Use this to ask the court to Order your spouse to pay money for you to hire a lawyer. #3248EN
I have experienced domestic violence. Should I file a protection order (PO)?
If you're being hurt, threatened, or stalked, try to talk with a domestic violence program. The National Domestic Violence Hotline is 1-800-799-SAFE. Read this to learn what you should think about when you decide if you should try to get a protection order. #3703EN
HUD Housing Evictions
Learn about the additional protections you have if you live in certain HUD-subsidized buildings or rental units, and what you can do to avoid an eviction. #6103EN