Browse all the Lawforwa Resources on Family

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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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• What does marriage require?
• What is a prenuptial agreement?
• What should a prenuptial agreement include?
• Do I need a prenuptial agreement?
• What is common law marriage?
• How do I protect a spouse's income from child support obligations?
• What will marriage cost?
• How do I secure my property rights after I am married?
• What is the best time for a prenuptial agreement?
• Who gets the ring if we don't get married?
• Can I get an postnuptial agreement after marriage?
• What steps should I take if I am marrying someone in debt?
• How do I keep sole ownership of real estate after marriage?
• Who gets the house if one of us dies or if we get divorced?

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?

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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• 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?

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?

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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• What is a parenting plan?
• How do parents divide custody rights of children after divorce or separation?
• What should I consider in developing a parenting plan?