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Petition for Name Change - Individual
http://www.metrokc.gov/KCDC/ordernc.pdf
Source: King County District Court

Form used to request a name change. This form is specific to the King County District Courts. If you live outside King County, please see www.access.wa.gov/government/awco.asp for information on the Petition for Name Change for your county.
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• Where can I find the Petition for Name Change?
• What form do I use to request a name change?
• What must I file with the court to get my name changed?

Petition for Name Change - Family
http://www.metrokc.gov/KCDC/petncfam.pdf
Source: King County District Court

Form one uses to request a name change for herself and her family. This form is specific to the King County District Courts. If you live outside King County, please see www.access.wa.gov/government/awco.asp for information on the Petition for Name Change for your county.
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• Where can I find the Petition for Name Change?
• What form do I use to ask for a name change for myself and my family?
• What must I file with the court to get my family's name changed?

Do You Owe Child Support?
http://www.lawhelp.org/documents/1487513810.pdf?st
Source: Northwest Justice Project

Information for parents who may owe child support.
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• How is a child support obligation set?
• How can I make sure the correct support amount is set?
• What if I disagree with the amount of support DCS says I should pay?
• What if there is a dispute about who is the father of the child?
• How is child support computed for low income parents?
• How much of my income can be taken for payment of support?
• Can I change my child support obligation?
• Is there any way I can reduce the amount of collection?
• What if I disagree with a Notice of Support Debt (NSD)?
• What if I disagree with a Notice of Support Owed (NOSO)?
• What if child support is withheld from my wages but not sent in to DCS?
• How can I get in though with DCS?
• What rights do I have for interpretation and translation services?

Washington Child Support Estimate Calculator
http://www.divorcelawinfo.com/states/wash/cal/WACS
Source: Divorce Law Information Center

Online form to calculate the amount of child support owed.
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• How much child support do I owe?
• How can I calculate what my child support payments will be?

How Can I Collect Child Support?
http://www.lawhelp.org/WA/showdocument.cfm/County/
Source: Northwest Justice Project

Information about how to collect unpaid child support.
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• How can I get help in collecting child support?
• What information should I give to DCS?
• How does DCS collect child support?
• How do I keep track of payments made?
• Can I receive support while I am receiving public assistance?
• What right do I have to arrears?
• What if I disagree with DCS?
• Can I have my child support increased?
• What if collection of support could harm me or my child?
• What rights do I have for interpretation and translation services?