Washington Domestic Violence Legal Guides (8 found)

Written by Avvo Staff
Domestic violence laws specify behaviors against a spouse or intimate partner that are considered crimes.
5 of 13 users found this helpful. Posted in Domestic Violence about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Washington

Written by Carolyn Annette Elsey
Just because most victims of domestic violence are women, this guide will refer to moms. Men also can be victims and can use this guide to help themselves too.
5 of 5 users found this helpful. Posted in Child Custody 5 months ago. Jurisdiction: Washington

Written by Jennifer Cannon-Unione
This guide explains the basics of domestic violence crimes and gives advice on what a person should do if charged with this type of crime.
Posted in Criminal Defense about 1 month ago. Jurisdiction: Washington

Written by Liza E. Burke
This guide is for those who have been arrested or charged with domestic violence. All too frequently individuals charged with domestic violence in Seattle unwittingly find themselves in a worse legal position for post-arrest or post-charging events.
Posted in Criminal Defense 10 days ago. Jurisdiction: Seattle, WA

Written by Carolyn Annette Elsey
People needing protection through court orders are often at a loss to figure what exactly they need and where to get it. There are different types of orders issued by different courts which help in different ways.
15 of 16 users found this helpful. Posted in Domestic Violence 6 months ago. Jurisdiction: Washington

Written by Aaron A Pelley
If you were convicted of a misdemeanor in Washington State, you may qualify for a vacation of the misdemeanor. This means you will not have to list it on job, housing, and other important applications.
11 of 12 users found this helpful. Posted in Criminal Defense about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Seattle, WA

Written by Avvo Staff
Many legal resources are available for free or at low cost. This guide covers those resources of most interest to Washington consumers looking for urgent legal guidance.
3 of 8 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Washington

Written by Erasmo John Compatore
Resolving child custody at the outset of divorce proceedings should be the parents’ first priority. Parents and the court will determine a Final Parenting Plan for custody and visitation of the child by looking at several factors.
7 of 11 users found this helpful. Posted in Child Custody about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Washington