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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. full description	Where can I find information about all aspects of marriage? Where can I find legal information about living with someone? What are pre-marital agreements and do I need one? What is a domestic partnership? How do we manage our property and money, if we live together? Where can I find a history of same-sex marriage? What s domestic violence? Where can I find information on domestic violence?
Protect Our Vulnerable Adults http://www.aasa.dshs.wa.gov/topics/abuse/ Source: Washington State Department of Social and Health Services General information about preventing and identifying abuse of vulnerable adults and resources for reporting abuse. full description	How do I know if an adult is being abused? What are some signs and symptoms of adult abuse? Is financial exploitation abuse? Who do I report adult abuse to? What can caregivers do to take care of themselves?
Washington Laws on Abuse of Children -- RCW 26.44 http://www.leg.wa.gov/RCW/index.cfm?fuseaction=cha 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. full description	Where do I find Washington laws on child abuse? What are the rights of an alleged abuser? What are the procedures for protective custody of a child?
Washington Laws on Domestic Violence Prevention -- RCW 26.50 http://www.leg.wa.gov/RCW/index.cfm?fuseaction=cha 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. full description	Where do I find Washington laws on domestic violence prevention? What court procedures can be used to protect me?
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. full description	How can I file a domestic violence protection order online? Where can I find foreign language translations of domestic violence forms and instructions? What are Washington State laws that apply to domestic violence? Where can I find out more about domestic violence?
Revised Code of Washington Reimbursement -- Restitution to Victim -- Notice -- Fees -- Order to Withhold and Deliver -- Limitation http://www.leg.wa.gov/RCW/index.cfm?fuseaction=sec Source: Washington State Legislature Link to RCW 7.68.120 relating to restitution to crime victims full description	What happens if I violate probation or parole? Who supervises me when I�m on parole?
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. full description	What is child neglect? Who can I contact if a child is being neglected? Where can I find information on child death rates in Washington State? Where can I find an online child safety guide? What are signs of child abuse and neglect? Where can I find child abuse prevention resources?
Domestic Violence: How the Legal System can Help Protect You http://www.lawhelp.org/documents/1475913700.pdf?st Source: Northwest Justice Project General information about domestic violence and how the legal system can address it. full description	What is domestic violence? What is the legal definition of domestic violence? How can I protect myself and/or my children from domestic violence? How can I get help through the civil legal system? How can I get help through the criminal justice system? What information do I need to know about domestic violence and our legal system?
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. full description	What are the different types of protection orders? What is a civil protection order? What is a criminal protection order? How do I get an anti-harassment order? What if my child needs a protection order? Where can the abuser get treatment? How do I modify or terminate a protection order? What if I need a protection order in another state?
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. full description	Who can I contact if I am a victim of domestic violence? Is there a local support agency that can help me?
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. full description	What is domestic violence? What are the types of protection order available? How do I get a protection order? What is jurisdiction? What can the courts do? How do I serve protection orders? How are protection orders violated?
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. full description	What is domestic violence? Is my husband's abusive behavior considered domestic violence? What can I do if I my husband abuses me? Should I leave my home if I feel I am in danger? Should I take my children with me if I leave my home because I'm afraid of my husband? What should I take with me if I leave my home because I'm afraid of my husband? Is my husband allowed to hit me? Is my husband allowed to abuse me? Is domestic violence illegal in this country? Should I call the police if my husband hurts me? Will the police turn me over to the INS? Should I talk to the INS if the police call them in? What is a Protection Order? Can I get a Protection Order as an immigrant? How do I get a Protection Order? How will I support myself and my children if I leave home? Is there somebody who can help me if I am an immigrant and I am being abused by my husband? If I am a resident or legal refugee will divorce or separation affect my immigration status? Can I leave my husband if I do not have legal status? What is the Violence Against Women Act? Should I get an attorney if I want to apply under VAWA? How can I become a legal resident without my husband's help? What is self-petitioning? What is a cancellation of removal? Can I self-petition if I am divorced from my abuser? What if I have never been married to my abuser? What if I do not know my husband's status? Will the INS believe that my husband abuses me if he only ever does it when we're alone? What is a declaration? Do I need to see an immigration attorney if I cannot afford one? Are there organizations that help abused immigrants and refugees?