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RCW 26.09- Dissolution of Marriage -- Legal Separation
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=26.09
Source: Washington State Legislature

Links to Washington statutes regarding divorce, legal separation, child support, custody and property division.
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Family Court Services
http://www.metrokc.gov/kcsc/famlaw/famCtSvc.htm
Source: King County Superior Court

Family Court Services, a program of King County Superior Court, works with parents who have difficulty or confusion with regard to their children following separation, divorce and on-going parental conflicts. Most clients have family law cases pending before the Court.?
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Marriage and Living Together
http://family.findlaw.com/marriage/
Source: Findlaw

Links to legal information about marriage and living together. Includes links to information on marriage in general, pre-marital agreements, domestic partnerships, joint property -- financial aspects, other agreements, common law marriage, gay and lesbian issues, domestic violence, state specific and jurisdictional resources and international issues.
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How To Request A Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) For Dissolution Cases
http://www.lawhelp.org/documents/1475413103.pdf?st
Source: Northwest Justice Project

General information about how to request a guardian ad litem in a dissolution of marriage (divorce) action.
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Working With GALs and Parenting Evaluators: 20 Tips for Parents in Family Law Cases
http://www.lawhelp.org/WA/showdocument.cfm/County/
Source: Northwest Justice Project

20 tips for parents in family law cases dealing with guardian ad litems or parenting evaluators.
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Parenting Plans (court orders about child custody)
http://www.lawhelp.org/WA/showdocument.cfm/County/
Source: Northwest Justice Project

General information about parenting plans, court orders regarding child custody.
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Responding to Motions for Temporary or Emergency Orders for Dissolution Actions and for Custody/Parenting Plan Modifications
http://www.lawhelp.org/documents/1605113222EN.pdf?
Source: Northwest Justice Project

A packet containing the necessary forms and instructions you will need to fill out if you have received papers that ask for a court to award temporary or emergency orders in a dissolution (divorce) or custody modification matter.
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Parenting Plans and Child Support for Dissolution (Divorce) Actions and Modifications of Dissolution
http://www.lawhelp.org/documents/1605213209EN.pdf?
Source: Northwest Justice Project

A packet intended to help you fill out the forms and papers for parenting plans, child support and modifications in your dissolution (divorce).
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RCW 26.16- Husband and wife — rights and liabilities — community property
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=26.16
Source: Washington State Legislature

Links to Washington statutes regarding community property, the rights and liabilities of a husband and wife, quasi-community property and other issues regarding property division in Washington.
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Gay Parenting Rights
http://www.wflr.com/consumer_gay_parenting.htm
Source: Washington Family Law Reporter

Information and Links about issues facing gay parents.
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Reporting Abuse of Children or Vulnerable Adults
http://www.dshs.wa.gov/geninfo/endharm.html
Source: Washington State Department of Social and Health Services

General information about reporting the abuse of children and vulnerable adults. Contains telephone numbers for DSHS's Endharm hotline.
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Child Custody Modification
http://www.lawhelp.org/WA/showdocument.cfm/County/
Source: Northwest Justice Project

Information about changing or modifying a child custody order.
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Property Division and Alimony
http://www.nolo.com/resource.cfm/catID/101C121B-3F
Source: Nolo

Links to articles about property division and alimony after divorce. Includes information on property and debt division, searching for hidden assets after divorce, alternatives to monthly alimony payments, alimony record keeping, protecting home ownership rights, paying off credit card bills, tax debts and splitting up joint checking accounts, ending a durable power of attorney, filing for bankruptcy during divorce, changing the ownership of real property, returning ex's property and how ownership of a home will pass at death or divorce.
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Lesbian and Gay Couples
http://www.nolo.com/resource.cfm/catID/64C2C325-5D
Source: Nolo

Links to articles about laws important to lesbian and gay couples. Includes information on some of the key issues affecting same-sex couples, including marriage and domestic partnership laws, moving in together, parenting and property rights.
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Spousal Liability for Federal and State Taxes
http://www.wsba.org/media/publications/barnews/arc
Source: Washington State Bar Association

An article by Martin Silver from the March 2000 issue of Bar News on the tax obligations of each partner in a marriage when a prenuptial contract is used.
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Marriage
http://www.nolo.com/lawcenter/index.cfm/catID/F896
Source: Nolo

Links to articles about Marriage. Includes information on marriage requirements. Includes articles about premarital agreements, common law marriage, marrying someone in debt, and protecting separate property before and during marriage.
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Adult Name Change at Marriage and Divorce
http://www.lawhelp.org/WA/showdocument.cfm/County/
Source: Northwest Justice Project

Information regarding name changes when married or when divorced.
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RCW 26.44-Abuse of Children
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=26.44
Source: Washington State Legislature

Links to Washington statutes regarding the abuse of children, including laws on legal protections for abused children, reporting duties, the appointment of a guardian ad litem, temporary restraining orders, children taken into custody under court order, alleged perpetrators, and treatment for abusive persons removed from the home.
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Dissolution of Marriage (Divorce)
http://www.wsba.org/media/publications/pamphlets/d
Source: Washington State Bar Association

Includes information about ending a marriage, annulment and separation. Covers the following topics: Residency Requirements, Legal Procedures, Waiting Period, Name Change, Parenting Plan, Child Support, Spousal Support, Division of Property, Division of Bills and Debts, Court Orders, Tax Consequences, Service of an Attorney, and Costs and Payments.
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Divorce and Parenting
http://www.wsba.org/media/publications/pamphlets/p
Source: Washington State Bar Association

Explains the Parenting Act of Washington State and the application of the Parenting Act. Discusses the revisions to Child Custody laws. Lists ways to provide for the children�s needs as well as how to establish a parenting plan. Offers information about changing and updating the plan and the limits for enforcement of a temporary parenting plan.
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Filing a Motion for Temporary Orders for Parentage Actions and for Custody/Parenting Plan Modifications of Parentage Actions
http://www.lawhelp.org/documents/1990013607EN.pdf?
Source: Northwest Justice Project

A packet to help you get temporary orders while your case is pending in court. Temporary Orders can order who gets to use what property, who shall pay which bills, appoint a guardian ad litem, and establish temporary child support payments and a parenting plan to be followed until final orders have been entered. This packet can be used for any type of family law action, including dissolution or modification of an exiting parenting plan or custody decree.
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Filing a Motion for Emergency Orders for Dissolution Actions and Custody/Parenting Plan Modifications of Dissolution Actions
http://www.lawhelp.org/documents/1605013214EN.pdf?
Source: Northwest Justice Project

A packet to help you get emergency orders while your case is pending in court. This type of motion is a way for you or another party to ask the court to enter an immediate court order that gives you certain rights and/or protections in your family law case between the time your case is filed and the date it is finished.
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Understanding the WA State Child Support Schedule and How Child Support is Set in Washington
http://www.lawhelp.org/WA/showdocument.cfm/County/
Source: Northwest Justice Project

Legal information designed to give you a basic understanding of the laws that govern the setting of child support in Washington State.
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Can You Adopt?
http://www.hrc.org/Content/ContentGroups/Issues1/P
Source: Human Rights Campaign

Advice for gays and lesbians who are interested in adopting children. Washington is listed as one of many states that allow such adoptions.
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Child Abuse Prevention Resources
http://www.dshs.wa.gov/geninfo/capmonth.html
Source: Washington State Department of Social and Health Services

General information about child abuse prevention services in Washington State. Includes DSHS endharm hotline telephone number.
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RCW 26.50-Domestic violence prevention
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=26.50
Source: Washington State Legislature

Links to Washington statutes regarding domestic violence prevention including laws regarding actions on behalf of vulnerable adults, petitions for orders of protection, court costs and procedures for protection actions, domestic violence perpetrator programs, titles to real estate and parenting plans.
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Domestic Violence
http://www.courts.wa.gov/forms/?fa=forms.contribut
Source: Washington Courts

Resource containing links related to domestic violence prevention. Includes links to Interactive Domestic Violence Protection Orders, Domestic Violence Forms and Instructions, Foreign Language translations of Domestic Violence Forms and Instructions, the laws pertaining to domestic violence in Washington State, and other self-help resources.
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Dissolution (Divorce) without Children
http://www.courts.wa.gov/forms/forms_instruct/inde
Source: Washington Courts

Instructions on how to fill out the dissolution (divorce) forms for cases without dependent children.
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Procedures for Obtaining Medical Support from Military Parents for Children Receiving Child Support
http://www.courts.wa.gov/selfhelp/index.cfm?fa=sel
Source: Washington Courts

Describes the basic procedures for obtaining medical support payments from military parents for children receiving child support.
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RCW 26.52- Foreign protection order full faith and credit act
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=26.52
Source: Washington State Legislature

Links to Washington statutes regarding the validity and enforceability of protection orders from other states or jurisdictions.
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Community Debt and Bankruptcy Issues
http://www.nwwlc.org/main/content/services/publica
Source: Northwest Women's Law Center

Information about division of debts and divorce and protecting yourself from credit problems.
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Grandparent Rights- Information and Links
http://www.wflr.com/consumer_grandparent.htm
Source: Washington Family Law Reporter

Information and links about legal issues for grandparents.
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Department of Licensing -- Affidavit of Name Change
http://www.dol.wa.gov/forms/420047.htm
Source: Washington State Department of Licensing

Directions on how to change a Certificate of Ownership (title) when the owner's name has changed. Includes links to local licensing offices and a PDF version of the Affidavit of Name Change form.
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If I move or change my name, do I have to notify the Department of Licensing?
http://www.dol.wa.gov/ds/faq.htm#change
Source: Washington State Department of Licensing

A summary of the Washington State Department of Licensing's procedure for changing the name on a driver's license.
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Affidavit of Name Change - Vehicle Title Requirement
http://www.dol.wa.gov/forms/420047.htm
Source: Washington State Department of Licensing

Form which accompanies an application for a Certificate of Ownership (title) to change the name currently shown on the computer record and your printed Certificate of Ownership. The current title must be submitted with the Affidavit of Name Change.
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RCW 26.18- Child support enforcement
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=26.18
Source: Washington State Legislature

Links to Washington statutes regarding child support enforcement, including laws regarding other civil and criminal remedies, alimony (spousal maintenance), wage assignment, child support liens, liability of employer or union and standard court forms.
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RCW 26.21- Uniform interstate family support act
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=26.21
Source: Washington State Legislature

Links to Washington statutes regarding child support actions and enforcement across state lines.
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Court-Ordered Name Change for Children
http://www.lawhelp.org/WA/showdocument.cfm/County/
Source: Northwest Justice Project

Information regarding the process used to get a court ordered name change for a child.
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Petition for Name Change - Minor Child
http://www.metrokc.gov/KCDC/petncmin.pdf
Source: King County District Court

Form used to request a name change for a person's minor child. This form is specific to the King County District Courts. If you live outside King County, please see www.access.wa.gov/government/awco.asp for information on the Petition for Name Change for your county.
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Order Changing Name (Minor) State of Washington, King County District Court
http://www.metrokc.gov/KCDC/ncminor.pdf
Source: King County District Court

Form used by King County District Courts to officially order the name change of a petitioner's minor child. If you live outside King County, please see www.access.wa.gov/government/awco.asp for information on the Order for Name Change for your county.
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Prenuptial Agreements
http://www.wflr.com/consumer_prenuptial.htm
Source: Washington Family Law Reporter

Information and links about prenuptial agreements, includes link to a sample prenuptial agreement.
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Living Together
http://www.nolo.com/lawcenter/index.cfm/catID/F896
Source: Nolo

Links to articles about laws important to unmarried couples who are living together. Includes information on property rights of unmarried couples, parenting issues for unmarried couples, living together contracts, legal documents for financial and medical decisions, common law marriage, protecting property interests, prenuptial agreements, and seeking repayment from former partner.
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Divorce (Dissolution)
http://www.courts.wa.gov/forms/?fa=forms.contribut
Source: Washington Courts

Provides a short explanation of the term dissolution and what happens when a person get a divorce. In Washington State if there are dependent children involved then the court will establish a parenting plan as well as child support. Dissolution forms and instructions are provided as links for those with dependent children and those without.
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Ending Your Marriage in Washington Without Children: The Basics
http://www.lawhelp.org/WA/showdocument.cfm/County/
Source: Northwest Justice Project

General information about the laws that apply when you want to get a divorce in Washington when you do not have children.
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Legal Separation
http://www.courts.wa.gov/forms/?fa=forms.contribut
Source: Washington Courts

Includes forms and instructions for Legal Separation with Dependent children, Legal Separation without Dependent children, and Convert Legal Separation to Dissolution (Divorce).
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Court Forms: Temporary Order to Pay Spousal Maintenance
http://www.courts.wa.gov/forms/?fa=forms.contribut
Source: Washington Courts

Includes information on how to compel payment of spousal maintenance along with links to relevant forms and instructions and further information.
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Family Law Cases
http://www.metrokc.gov/kcsc/famlaw/default.htm
Source: King County Superior Court

General information about how to get help in King County Superior Court with family law cases. Includes information on the Unified Family Court at the King County Regional Justice Center in Kent, family law facilitators, the Family Law Information Center, and Family Court Services.
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Court Forms: Antiharassment
http://www.courts.wa.gov/forms/index.cfm?fa=forms.
Source: Washington Courts

Information about Antiharassment orders, including forms and links to related laws.
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Bankruptcy and Divorce
http://www.divorceinfo.com/bkrcybankruptcy.htm
Source: Divorce Info.com

A private website with a short list of what types of debt are not forgiven in bankruptcy and what to do if your ex-spouse might be filing for bankruptcy. Includes information about how bankruptcy and divorce affect each other. Provides information on several different kinds of bankruptcy, debts that don't get discharged in bankruptcy and statistics of men and women filing for bankruptcy.
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Protection from Elder Abuse
http://www.lawhelp.org/WA/showdocument.cfm/County/
Source: Northwest Justice Project

Information about elder abuse or abuse of vulnerable adults and how to get protection from abuse.
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Washington Public Assistance for Immigrant Victims of Domestic Violence
http://www.lawhelp.org/WA/showdocument.cfm/County/
Source: Northwest Justice Project

Information regarding public assistance available to immigrant women in Washington who are victims of domestic violence at the hands of their husbands and/or sponsors.
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Child Support Modification
http://www.courts.wa.gov/selfhelp/index.cfm?fa=sel
Source: Washington Courts

An explanation of child support modification and a link to child support modification forms and instructions.
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Changing Your Child Support Order
http://www.lawhelp.org/WA/showdocument.cfm/County/
Source: Northwest Justice Project

Legal information designed to give you a basic understanding of the laws that apply to changing a Washington State Child Support court order, or responding to a proposed change.
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Responding to a Motion for Adjustment of Your Child Support Court Order
http://www.lawhelp.org/documents/1871213223EN.pdf?
Source: Northwest Justice Project

A packet of information to help you respond to a motion of adjustment of child support.
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Finishing a Modification of Your Child Support Order
http://www.lawhelp.org/documents/1871413229EN.pdf?
Source: Northwest Justice Project

A packet of information and forms to help you finish a child support modification that has already been filed. You may use this information if you filed a modification or if you responded to one.
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Filing A Petition to Modify Your Child Support Court Order
http://www.lawhelp.org/documents/1871313224EN.pdf?
Source: Northwest Justice Project

A packet of information and forms necessary to file a Petition for Modification of a Washington State Child Support Court Order. Before filing, you should contact the Family Law Facilitator or Court Clerk for your county to determine if they have a local packet.
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Filing a Motion for Adjustment of a Child Support Court Order
http://www.lawhelp.org/documents/1871113221EN.pdf?
Source: Northwest Justice Project

A packet of information and forms necessary for a motion for adjustment of a child support order. This is a generic packet -- you should contact the Family law facilitator or Court Clerk for your county to determine if they have a local packet.
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Service by Certified Mail or Publication
http://www.lawhelp.org/documents/1990413220EN.pdf?
Source: Northwest Justice Project

This packet applies when you are the petitioner and you must serve the opposing party with the petition and other documents in your case when your case first begins. When you have tried to serve the other party in person but cannot, you can ask the court to allow you to serve by certified mail or publication.
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Helpful Resources and Tips for Family Law Litigants
http://www.metrokc.gov/kcsc/famlaw/resources.htm
Source: King County Superior Court

Resources and tips for family law litigants at King County Superior Court.
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Genealogical Resources of the Washington State Archives and Washington State Library
http://www.secstate.wa.gov/history/genealogy.aspx
Source: Washington State Secretary of State

The Secretary of State's web page that provides information to finding vital records, such as Birth and Death.
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Washington Vital Records
http://genealogy.about.com/library/vital/blwashing
Source: About.com

Lists and prices for obtaining Vital Records from Washington agencies, plus links to those agencies.
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Washington Resources
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Hills/6354/Reso
Source: Anisah's Genealogy Page

Address and contact information to vital records in Washington State.
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Vital Records Information Washington
http://vitalrec.com/wa.html
Source: Vital Records Information

Address and contact information to vital records in Washington State.
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Where to Write for Vital Records
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/howto/w2w/w2welcom.htm
Source: National Center for Health Statistics

A site providing information on who to contact in each state to acquire vital records.
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Center for Health Statistics: Washington State Vital Records Web Application
http://www.doh.wa.gov/EHSPHL/CHS/110-039.pdf
Source: Washington State Department of Health

A Washington State application for vital records.
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Vital Records, Birth and Marriage Certificates, Divorce and Death Records
http://www.usavital.com/
Source: USAvital.com

A commercial site to find Vital records throughout the United States.
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Search for Your Ancestors
http://www.ancestry.com/search/locality/main.htm?l
Source: Ancestry.com

A commercial site to find vital records throughout the United States.
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DNA Testing Solutions
http://www.dnatesting.us.com
Source: DNA Testing Solutions

A site for obtaining DNA testing for parentage.
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Guide for Preparing Forms for Parentage
http://www.courts.wa.gov/forms/forms_instruct/inde
Source: Washington Courts

Help for filling out Parentage forms for Washington State on the following topics: When the Acknowledged Father or the Mother wants to Establish a Residential Schedule/Parenting Plan or Child Support Order; When the Acknowledged Father or the Mother wants to Rescind the Acknowledgment of Paternity; When the Presumed Father wants to Rescind the Denial of Paternity; When the Acknowledged Father or the Mother wants to Challenge the Acknowledgment of Paternity; When the Presumed Father wants to Challenge the Denial of Paternity; Establishing Parentage when there is no Adjudicated Father or Acknowledgment of Paternity Filed with the Washington State Registrar of Vital Statistics; Establishing Parentage when there is an Adjudicated Father or an Acknowledgment of Paternity Filed with the Washington State Registrar of Vital Statistics.
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Nature of Guardianship FAQ
http://family.findlaw.com/child-custody/custody-mo
Source: Findlaw

Frequently asked questions explaining guardianships, including the guardian's duties, the difference between guardianship and adoption, and more.
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Court Forms: Establishing Parentage when there is no Adjudicated Father or Acknowledgment of Paternity Filed with the Washington State Registrar of Vital Statistics
http://www.courts.wa.gov/forms/?fa=forms.contribut
Source: Washington Courts

Forms for declaring and adjudicating parentage and parenting plans.
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Health and DNA
http://www.healthanddna.com/index.php3
Source: Genelex

A commercial site offering DNA testing to establish parents.
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RCW 26.26.116 Presumption of Paternity in Context of Marriage
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=26.26
Source: Washington State Legislature

Revised Code of Washington Title 26.26.116 setting forth the circumstances under which paternity will be proved in the context of a marriage.
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Self-Help Resources for Parentage
http://www.courts.wa.gov/selfhelp/index.cfm?fa=sel
Source: Washington Courts

An explanation of what "parent and child relationship" means, and links to forms and instructions for parentage as well as additional information on parentage.
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RCW 26.26- Uniform Parentage Act
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=26.26
Source: Washington State Legislature

Links to Washington statutes regarding parentage. Includes laws regarding maternity, paternity, surrogate parenting, consequences of the establishment of parentage, procedures for denying paternity, genetic testing, proceedings to adjudicate parentage, and children of assisted reproduction.
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Marriage in Washington State
http://www.wsba.org/media/publications/pamphlets/m
Source: Washington State Bar Association

Information on marriage in Washington State, including legal requirements and obligations, recordkeeping, name changes, property ownership, wills, pre-marriage contracts, adoption, and services provided by attorneys
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Legal Marriage Alliance of Washington
http://www.lmaw.org
Source: Legal Marriage Alliance of Washington

Resource for information about the current position of Washington Law on same-sex marriage and information on other states. Contains links to Washington laws on marriage and court decisions related to same-sex marriage.
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Marriage Licensing- General Questions
http://www.metrokc.gov/lars/marriage/question.htm
Source: King County

Answers to general questions about marriage licensing in Washington State.
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How to Apply for a King County Marriage License
http://www.metrokc.gov/lars/marriage/index.htm
Source: King County Marriage Licensing

Instructions for applying for a marriage license in King County.
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Divorce
http://family.findlaw.com/divorce/
Source: Findlaw

Links to information on all aspects of the divorce process. Includes information on alimony, mediation and settlements, financial implications of divorce, property division and debt.
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General Information about Divorce
http://www.lawhelp.org/WA/showdocument.cfm/County/
Source: Northwest Justice Project

General discussion about divorce procedures in Washington. Includes information on when to file for dissolution, legal separation, invalidity (annulment), and decrees of dissolution.
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Dismissing Your Dissolution of Marriage (Divorce)
http://www.lawhelp.org/documents/1870913219EN.pdf?
Source: Northwest Justice Project

Publication to help you dismiss a petition for dissolution of marriage (divorce).
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Finishing Your Dissolution of Marriage (Divorce) by Default
http://www.lawhelp.org/documents/1870813205EN.pdf?
Source: Northwest Justice Project

A packet to help you complete a dissolution (divorce) action that has been filed, but where no final orders have been signed by a judge. Contains information and forms about finalizing your divorce. You can use this packet if your spouse fails to respond in time.
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Filing for Dissolution of Marriage (Divorce)
http://www.lawhelp.org/documents/1604013202EN.pdf?
Source: Northwest Justice Project

A packet of instructions and forms to help you get a divorce. It provides general information about the law and some forms.
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Filing a Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
http://www.lawhelp.org/documents/1604413204EN.pdf?
Source: Northwest Justice Project

A packet of instructions and forms necessary to ask the court to waive (not ask for) the filing fee required to file for dissolution (divorce). The forms are generic and some counties require that you file forms specific to that county.
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Responding to a Petition for Dissolution (Divorce)
http://www.lawhelp.org/documents/1871013203EN.pdf?
Source: Northwest Justice Project

A packet of information and forms you will need to respond if you have been served with a divorce.
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Court Forms: Child Support
http://www.courts.wa.gov/forms/?fa=forms.search&Ca
Source: Washington Courts

Information about child support court forms and links to the forms.
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Dissolution (Divorce) with Children
http://www.courts.wa.gov/forms/forms_instruct/inde
Source: Washington Courts

Instructions on how to fill out the dissolution (divorce) forms for cases with dependent children.
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How to apply for a social security card
http://www.ssa.gov/replace_sscard.html
Source: Social Security Administration

Directions on how to request a new social security card if your name has changed. Includes a link to Form SS-5.
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How to Change Your Name In Your Passport
http://travel.state.gov/passport/fri/amend/amend_8
Source: United States Department of State

Directions on how to change your name on a U.S. passport if your name has been legally changed. Includes a link to PDF version of Form DS-19.
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Name Changes
http://www.courts.wa.gov/selfhelp/index.cfm?fa=sel
Source: Washington Courts

An overview of the name change process in Washington State. Includes links to County Court websites and the address to send completed paperwork if you would like to change the name on your birth certificate.
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Changing Your Name
http://www.lawhelp.org/PA/showdocument.cfm/County/
Source: Northwest Justice Project

General information regarding the name change process used in Washington state.
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General Name Change Information
http://www.metrokc.gov/KCDC/ncinfo.htm
Source: King County District Court

General information on how a person legally changes their name in Washington. The information provided here is specific to the King County District Courts. If you live outside King County, please see www.acesss.wa.gov/government/awco.asp for information on Name Changes for your county.
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Name Change Filing and Hearing Schedule
http://www.metrokc.gov/KCDC/ncsched.htm
Source: King County District Court

Filing and Hearing schedule for name changes in King County District Courts. If you live outside King County, please see www.access.wa.gov/government/awco.asp for information on Name Change hearing for your county.
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Common Law Name Change
http://www.lawhelp.org/WA/showdocument.cfm/County/
Source: Northwest Justice Project

Affidavit of Name Change used to document a person's legal name change.
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Petition for Name Change - Individual
http://www.metrokc.gov/KCDC/ordernc.pdf
Source: King County District Court

Form used to request a name change. This form is specific to the King County District Courts. If you live outside King County, please see www.access.wa.gov/government/awco.asp for information on the Petition for Name Change for your county.
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Order Granting Name Change (Petitioner & Family) State of Washington, King County District Court
http://www.metrokc.gov/KCDC/ncfam.pdf
Source: King County District Court

Form used by King County District Courts to officially order the name change of a petitioner and her family. If you live outside King County, please see www.access.wa.gov/government/awco.asp for information on the Order for Name Change for your county.
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Order Changing Name
http://www.metrokc.gov/KCDC/ordernc.pdf
Source: King County District Court

Form used by King County District Courts to officially order a name change. If you live outside of King County, please see www.access.wa.gov/government/awco.asp for information on Name Change Orders for your county.
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Petition for Name Change - Family
http://www.metrokc.gov/KCDC/petncfam.pdf
Source: King County District Court

Form one uses to request a name change for herself and her family. This form is specific to the King County District Courts. If you live outside King County, please see www.access.wa.gov/government/awco.asp for information on the Petition for Name Change for your county.
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Understanding Child Neglect-Resources for Reporters and Citizens
http://www.dshs.wa.gov/geninfo/undnegl.html
Source: Washington State Department of Social and Health Services

General information about child neglect in Washington and how you can prevent it.
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Do You Owe Child Support?
http://www.lawhelp.org/WA/showdocument.cfm/County/
Source: Northwest Justice Project

Information for parents who may owe child support.
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Division of Child Support Forms
http://www.dshs.wa.gov/dcs/forms.shtml
Source: Washington State Department of Social and Health Services

Resource containing links to DSHS Division of Child Support forms and information about child support.
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Washington Child Support Estimate Calculator
http://www.divorcelawinfo.com/states/wash/cal/WACS
Source: Divorce Law Information Center

Online form to calculate the amount of child support owed.
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How Can I Collect Child Support?
http://www.lawhelp.org/WA/showdocument.cfm/County/
Source: Northwest Justice Project

Information about how to collect unpaid child support.
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What should I do if I have been served with papers to change my child support?
http://www.lawhelp.org/WA/showdocument.cfm/County/
Source: Northwest Justice Project

A packet of information and forms to help you serve court papers on the State. You must notify the State if you, the other parent, or the children receive public assistance when you set or change child support.
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Division of Child Support Brochure Page
http://www.dshs.wa.gov/dcs/brochure.shtml
Source: Washington State Department of Social and Health Services

Resource containing links to all of the DSHS Division of Child Support brochures in English. Many of the brochures are available for a fee in Cambodian, Laotian, Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean, Russian and/or Chinese.
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RCW 26.19- Child support schedule
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=26.19
Source: Washington State Legislature

Links to Washington statutes on Child support, including the child support economic table, standards for application of the child support schedule, veterans� disability pensions, compensation for disability, and aid and attendant care payments, worksheets and instructions for child support, payments for attendant services in case of disability, standards for establishing lower and upper limits on child support amounts, standards for determining income, standards for deviation from the standard calculation, the allocation of child support obligations between parents, standards for post-secondary educational support awards and federal income tax exemptions.
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Spousal Support and Alimony
http://www.wflr.com/consumer_spousal_maintenance.h
Source: Washington Family Law Reporter

Information and links about alimony.
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Workfirst and the Family Violence Amendment
http://www.lawhelp.org/documents/1505717124.pdf?st
Source: Northwest Justice Project

Describes the Family Violence Amendment and its impact on the Workfirst program.
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What to do about a License Suspension Notice from Child Support Enforcement
http://www.lawhelp.org/documents/1487713809.pdf?st
Source: Northwest Justice Project

Information regarding the Division of Child Support?s ability to suspend a license for non-payment of child support.
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Tax Information for Survivors of Domestic Abuse
http://www.abanet.org/tax/irs/2002/p3865.pdf
Source: American Bar Association

Brochure prepared by the American Bar Association containing tax information for victims of domestic abuse.
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RCW 26.12- Family Court
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=26.12
Source: Washington State Legislature

Links to Washington statutes regarding family court, including laws regarding jurisdiction, the appointment of guardian ad litems, appointment of judges and commissioners, where and when courts may be convened, and priority for proceedings involving children.
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Families and Children
http://www.os.dhhs.gov/children/index.shtml
Source: US Department of Health and Human Services

A U.S. Department of Health and Human Services website that has links to different agencies and organizations that deal with child health care, adoption, immunization, education and other topics.
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RCW 26.40- Handicapped children
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=26.40
Source: Washington State Legislature

Links to Washington statutes regarding parental responsibilities and orders of commitment.
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Frequently Asked Tax Questions And Answers: Custodial Parent
http://www.irs.gov/faqs/faq-kw35.html
Source: Internal Revenue Service

Answers to frequently asked questions about the consequences of being a custodial parent.
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Family Law
http://www.washingtonlawhelp.org/WA/StateSubTopics
Source: Washington Courts

Explains what types of family law cases people with low income can get free legal assistance for, including paternity and divorce issues. Provides links to free legal assistance programs.
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Adoption, Egg Donor and Surrogacy Ads
http://www.splc.org/legalresearch.asp?id=33
Source: Student Press Law Center

Describes how laws in various states regulate newspaper advertising regarding surrogate parentage and egg donation.
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Adoption Law
http://family-law.freeadvice.com/adoption_law/
Source: Free Advice

Provides brief answers to questions regarding adoption and adoption law.
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National Adoption Directory Search
http://naic.acf.hhs.gov/general/nad/index.cfm
Source: National Adoption Information Clearinghouse

Search tool allowing one to find the adoption organizations and services available in any particular state.
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Adoption - Documents for your Adoption Attorney
http://public.findlaw.com/adoption/life_events/for
Source: Findlaw

List of documents one should be prepared to show to their attorney in an adoption proceeding.
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Obtaining Birth and/or Adoption Records
http://naic.acf.hhs.gov/adopted/obtain/index.cfm
Source: National Adoption Information Clearinghouse

Information on State laws regarding access to adoption records, which can be used as a starting point for further research.
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Adoption Court Procedures
http://consumer.pub.findlaw.com/family/nolo/faq/40
Source: Findlaw

Answers to frequently asked questions regarding the role of courts and attorneys in the adoption process.
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RCW 26.33.345-347 - Search for birth parent or adopted child — Limited release of information — Noncertified copies of original birth certificate.
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=26.33
Source: Washington State Legislature

Revised Code of Washington Title 26.33.345-347 regarding searches for birth parents. Discusses the information that can be released to those searching for birth parents and also the means for adopted persons to consent or refuse to contact by birth pare
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RCW 26.33.343 - Search for birth parent or adopted child — Confidential intermediary
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=26.33
Source: Washington State Legislature

Revised Code of Washington Title 26.33.343 regarding Confidential Intermediaries. Confidential Intermediaries are by those seeking to find their birth parents or their adopted children. The Court appoints intermediaries who then search for and discreetly
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RCW 26.33.310 -Notice — Requirements — Waiver
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=26.33
Source: Washington State Legislature

Revised Code of Washington Title 26.33.310 regarding the notice that must be given to concerned parties in adoption proceedings.
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RCW 26.33.295 - Open adoption agreements — Agreed orders — Enforcement.
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=26.33
Source: Washington State Legislature

Revised Code of Washington Title 26.33.295 regarding Open Adoptions.
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RCW 26.33.160 - Consent to Adoption-When revocable — Procedure.
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=26.33
Source: Washington State Legislature

Revised Code of Washington Title 26.33.160 describing who must provide consent to the adoption of a child and the methods and restrictions on a revocation of consent.
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RCW-26.33.240 Petition for adoption — Hearing — Notice — Disposition
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=26.33
Source: Washington State Legislature

Revised Code of Washington RCW 26.33.240 regarding the adoption petition. Discusses the proper means to file the petition and the resulting hearing on the adoption petition.
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RCW 26.33.140 - Who may adopt or be adopted.
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=26.33
Source: Washington State Legislature

Revised Code of Washington Title 26.33.140 describing who may adopt or be adopted under Washington law.
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RCW 26.33.045 - Delay or denial of adoption on basis of race, color, or national origin prohibited — Consideration in placement — Exception
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=26.33
Source: Washington State Legislature

Revised Code of Washington Title 26.33.045 setting forth the prohibition of a denial or delay of an adoption due to race or national origin, although these factors may be taken into account where it would be in the best interest of the child.
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RCW 26.33.330 - Records sealed — Inspection — Fee
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=26.33
Source: Washington State Legislature

Revised Code of Washington 26.33.330 regarding the sealing of adoption records.
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RCW 26.33.080 - Petition for relinquishment — Filing — Written consent required.
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=26.33
Source: Washington State Legislature

Revised Code of Washington 26.33.080 setting forth who may petition for relinquishment of a child to an adoption agency or department or a prospective parent.
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RCW 26.33- Adoption
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=26.33
Source: Washington State Legislature

Links to Washington statutes pertaining to Adoption.
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Choosing an adoption attorney: What you need to know
http://www.parentsplace.com/fertility/adoptioncent
Source: IVillage

This page provides advice on choosing an adoption attorney, including what questions to ask.
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Adoption in the State of Washington
http://www.nwae.org/washington.html
Source: Northwest Adoption Exchange

This page has many links to general adoption law and to Washington state law. In includes a description of adoption in Washington in the past 25 years, and information about laws protecting the child, the parents (adoptive and birth), related laws, and other considerations.
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Domestic Violence: How the Legal System Can Help Protect You
http://www.lawhelp.org/WA/showdocument.cfm/County/
Source: Northwest Justice Project

General information about domestic violence and how the legal system can address it.
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Domestic Violence Protection Orders
http://www.protectionorder.org/protection_orders.h
Source: Domestic Violence Protection Order Site

Resource describing the types of protection orders available and how to get them.
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Guidelines for Domestic Violence Protection and Anti-harassment Orders
http://www.courts.wa.gov/dv/index.cfm?fa=dv.guide
Source: Washington Courts

Basic guidelines for domestic violence protection and anti-harassment orders. Includes guidelines for civil protection orders, oral instructions to accompany the entry of protection orders, criminal no-contact orders, anti-harassment orders, minors as parties in DV or anti-harassment cases, perpetrator treatment, modification or termination requests, and foreign protection orders.
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Domestic Violence Programs in Washington State
http://www.wscadv.org/help/index.htm
Source: Washington State Coalition against Domestic Violence

List containing contact information for domestic violence service providers in Washington State organized by county.
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Domestic Violence Protection Order Process
http://www.courts.wa.gov/dv/?fa=dv_order.home
Source: Washington Courts

Information explaining the domestic violence protection order process. Includes information on the types of protection order available, how to obtain a protection order, the jurisdiction of the courts, the service of protection orders, commonly asked questions and forms and instructions related to protection orders.
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Domestic Violence: Questions and Answers for Immigrant and Refugee Women
http://www.lawhelp.org/WA/showdocument.cfm/County/
Source: Northwest Justice Project

Questions and answers regarding the options and rights of immigrant and refugee women and their children who are victims of domestic violence.
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Frequently Asked Tax Questions And Answers: Average Costs
http://www.irs.gov/faqs/faq-kw14.html
Source: Internal Revenue Service

Answers to frequently asked questions regarding miscellaneous income from alimony, child support, court awards and damages.
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Credit and Divorce
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/credit/divorce
Source: Federal Trade Commission

The pro's and con's of individual and joint accounts in marriage as well as what happens to such accounts in divorce. Gives advice on what to do when you are contemplating or recently have gotten a divorce.
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Landlord/Tenant Issues For Survivors of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and/or Stalking
http://www.lawhelp.org/WA/showdocument.cfm/County/
Source: Northwest Justice Project

Information for tenants who are victims of threatening behavior or domestic violence. Includes information on what tenants' rights are in these situations.
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RCW 7.68.120 Reimbursement -- Restitution to Victim -- Notice -- Fees -- Order to Withhold and Deliver -- Limitation
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=7.68.
Source: Washington State Legislature

Link to RCW 7.68.120 relating to restitution to crime victims
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International Adoption
http://travel.state.gov/family/adoption/notices/no
Source: United States Department of State

Links to information on international adoptions including the Child Citizenship Act, adoption restrictions in certain countries, and the Hague Convention on International Adoptions.
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Publication 968 - Tax Benefits for Adoptions
http://www.irs.ustreas.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p968.pdf
Source: Internal Revenue Service

Informational brochure detailing the tax benefits available when one goes through the process of adopting a child.
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How Do I Apply to Bring a Foreign-Born Orphan to the United States?
http://uscis.gov/graphics/howdoi/fororphan.htm
Source: United States Citizenship and Immigration Services

Detailed information concerning the Immigration and Naturalization Service's rules and procedures for those adopting a foreign born child.
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Children's Administration Adoption Services
http://www1.dshs.wa.gov/basicneeds/index.html#ad
Source: Washington State Department of Social & Health Services

Information on adoption in Washington state, including Frequently Asked Questions, Adoption Support, Adoption Options, Adoption Issues, Forms and Publications, and Resources.
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How Do I Apply to Bring a Foreign-Born Orphan to the United States?
http://uscis.gov/graphics/howdoi/fororphan.htm
Source: United States Citizenship and Immigration Services

Rules and procedures involved in the adoption of foreign born infants by U.S. citizens.
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Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP)
http://www.clasp.org
Source: Center for Law and Social Policy

The website of the Center for Law and Social Policy which includes a variety of publications on topics such as Childbearing and Pregnancy Prevention, Child Care and Early Education, Child Support and Fathers, Child Welfare, Civil Legal Assistance, Couples and Marriage Policy, Disconnected Youth, Postsecondary Education and Training, Prisoner Re-entry, Project for the Future of Equal Justice, Welfare Policy, Work-Life and Workforce Development and Transitional Jobs.
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