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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
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
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
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
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
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
Adult guardianship, conservatorship and other protective arrangements
Learn about what adult guardianship is and some alternatives to guardianship. #3300EN
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
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
Child Support and License Suspension
If you fall behind in your child support payments, you might lose your drivers or other license. Read this to learn how to keep this from happening and what you can do if your license does get suspended. #3809EN
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
Unmarried Couples: Washington Parenting Law
Basic information about Washington State law that applies to parenting when unmarried couples separate. #3912EN