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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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• How do I fill out the forms for a parenting plan?
• How do I fill out the forms for child support?
• How do I fill out the forms for a modification of my dissolution (divorce) case?

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.
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• 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 Community Property -- RCW 26.16
http://www.leg.wa.gov/RCW/index.cfm?fuseaction=cha
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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• What is community property?
• What is separate property?
• Who must pay debts?
• What is quasi-community property?
• Where can I find Washington laws about community property and property division?

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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• Where can I find resources on gay and lesbian parenting?

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.
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• 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?