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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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• How do I complete a dissolution (divorce) if a judge has not entered final orders?
• How do I complete a dissolution (divorce) if my spouse does not respond?
• How do I complete a dissolution (divorce) by default?

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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• What do I do if I have been served with divorce papers?
• How do I respond if my spouse has filed for dissolution of marriage (divorce)?

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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• Where can I find general information about dissolution of marriage (divorce)?
• How do I start a dissolution (divorce)?
• How do I complete a petition for dissolution of marriage?
• How do I complete a summons?
• How to I complete a confidential information form?
• How do I serve the documents on my spouse?
• How do I complete a parenting plan?
• What is the dissolution calendar?
• What is the Washington State Child Support Schedule and Worksheet?
• How do I complete the sealed financial source documents cover sheet?
• How do I complete the order of child support?
• How do I complete the findings of fact and conclusions of law?
• How do I complete a decree of dissolution?
• Where can I find a summary courtroom checklist for agreed dissolution cases?

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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• What form do I submit to have my name changed on my U.S. passport?
• Where do I send my passport name change request?
• What other documents should I submit with form DS-19?
• What agency issues passports?
• Is there a fee for having my name changed on my passport?

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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• How do I legally change my name?
• In which court can I change my name?