Washington Family Legal Guides (35 found)

Written by Carolyn Annette Elsey
Knowing how to get on a docket and get your case heard is critical if you're going to represent yourself in family court. This guide explains the steps you need to follow.
9 of 9 users found this helpful. Posted in Family 5 months ago. Jurisdiction: Washington

Written by Carolyn Annette Elsey
At any point in a case, you can get an emergency restraining order, called an Ex Parte Restraining Order. If you have the patience to follow the correct procedure, you can help protect yourself, your kids and your assets.
3 of 3 users found this helpful. Posted in Family 5 months ago. Jurisdiction: Washington

Written by Michael William Bugni
The process through which we resolve family law conflicts is undergoing a major continental shift. Mediation is replacing litigation as the preferred model. But unless you come prepared for the mediation, with realistic expectations and a skilled mediator, the process can bog down and even fail.
8 of 10 users found this helpful. Posted in Mediation about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Washington

Written by J.D. Smith
This is one of the most under-utilized damages that is available to injured persons. Many people don't have the ability to pay someone to come into their homes to assist them when they are injured so they rely on family and/or friends. This is compensable in Washington and some other states also.
Posted in Personal Injury 9 months ago. Jurisdiction: Washington

Written by Avvo Staff
Domestic violence laws specify behaviors against a spouse or intimate partner that are considered crimes.
4 of 11 users found this helpful. Posted in Domestic Violence about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Washington

Written by Avvo Staff
Accusations of child abuse are charges of sexual, physical, or psychological abuse, or neglect of a child by a parent or caregiver that causes harm to a child’s health, welfare, or safety.
2 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted in Child Abuse about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Washington

Written by Avvo Staff
The grounds for divorce are Washington State’s legal reasons for which a marriage can be dissolved.
1 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted in Divorce / Separation 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

Written by Avvo Staff
An overview of Washington State marriage laws and marriage license rules.
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted in Marriage / Prenuptials about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Washington

Written by Michael David Coffman
Washington State's Domestic Partnership Law has been modified effective June 12, 2008 with regards to dissolution. Prior to that date, a simple form sent to the Secretary of State sufficed. Under the new law, a proceeding in court must be used, much like for those undergoing a divorce.
Posted in Family about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Washington

Written by Derek G Medina
The emotions of a divorce can often affect how parents deal with their children. Follow the tips below to minimize the harm to your children and maximize the chances of winning your case in court.
Posted in Child Custody 12 months ago. Jurisdiction: King County, WA

Written by Josephine C Townsend
This guide briefly outlines the procedures of the legal processes following in a dissolution action in Washington State. It is not intended to replace formal legal advice you may receive from an attorney. There is often a great deal of misunderstanding about the purpose of a Petition for Dissolution
Posted in Family about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Washington

Written by John S. Palmer
Prenuptial agreements permit parties to create their own rules for the characterization, treatment and disposition of all property that is owned or acquired by the parties; when properly executed, they are considered to be conducive to marital tranquility and avoiding future property disputes.
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted in Marriage / Prenuptials 8 months ago. Jurisdiction: Washington

Written by John S. Palmer
Property acquired by unmarried couples may be subject to equitable division by a court after the relationship ends by separation or by death of a party. Cohabitation Agreement can permit parties to create their own rules for the characterization, treatment & disposition of property.
Posted in Marriage / Prenuptials 8 months ago. Jurisdiction: Washington

Written by Marguerite Caroline Smith
The Legal Process From Start To Finish Petition: Different counties have different rules of procedure. The following assumes a divorce in King County. A divorce is started by filing and serving a summons and petition. By filing we mean sending these documents to the court files. Service me
Posted in Divorce / Separation 8 months ago. Jurisdiction: Washington

Written by Alan Scott Funk
In King County, WA cases with Parenting in dispute will generally be assigned to a parenting evaluation. This will help you handle the evaluation.
Posted in Child Custody 8 months ago. Jurisdiction: King County, WA

Written by Scott Alexander Candoo
The biggest asset most couples have is their ability to communicate for the benefit of the children. This asset is at risk in a dissolution of marriage. The attorney should provide good counsel, so that this asset which helps the children is not lost.
0 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted in Child Custody 8 months ago. Jurisdiction: Washington

Written by Ruth Laura Edlund
The dispute resolution provisions in a parenting plan are meant to provide a quick and easy way to resolve disputes about the implementation of that plan. All too often, however, parents get bogged down in the details, or don't know how to get "unstuck" when the process falters. Here's what to do.
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted in Family 8 months ago. Jurisdiction: Washington

Written by Carolyn Annette Elsey
Normally, child support terminates at age 18 or graduation from high school, whichever occurs later. This guide discusses post-secondary support and how to handle the issue in court.
30 of 30 users found this helpful. Posted in Child Support 6 months ago. Jurisdiction: Washington

Written by Carolyn Annette Elsey
When children are removed from a parent, the entire family enters a bewildering world of state agencies and court proceedings. This legal guides walks you through the major parts of a dependency case in Washington State.
9 of 10 users found this helpful. Posted in Child Abuse 6 months ago. Jurisdiction: Washington