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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.
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• 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.
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• 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?

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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• Where can I find a history of the laws on same-sex marriage?
• If it were legal, should I get married?
• What are the benefits of domestic partnerships?
• Can I get a domestic partnership in Washington?
• What if a landlord won't rent to me or tries to evict me become of my sexual orientation?
• Who owns what if we are not married?
• How can I ensure that my partner will be able to make medical and financial decisions for me if I am not able to?
• What are my rights as a lesbian or gay parent?
• What can I do if my adoption was not legally recognized?
• Can I claim my dependant partner on my tax return?
• Can I sponsor my gay lover for a green card?
• How do I attain guardianship to defeat a custody battle?
• How do I get fair visitation rights?
• How do I protect my visitation rights?

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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• Do I have to change my name when I get married?
• How do I change my name when I get married?
• How do I change my name if I'm getting a divorce?
• Can I change my child's name when I get divorced?
• How do I change my child's name if I am getting a divorce?

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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• How do I get a divorce or dissolution of marriage in Washington State?
• Where can I find out about parenting plans?
• Where can I find information about child and spousal support?
• Where can I find out about annulments?
• Where can I get information about separation?
• Where can I find out more about division of property, bills and debts in a divorce proceeding?
• What is the waiting period for getting a divorce?