| Appraisals, Valuations, Experts |
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Career Discovery, Inc., Jan Reha
Vocational expert.
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CPAs
Steven Kessler - Seattle: (206) 622-8394
Roland Hamilton - Bellevue: (425) 454-0400
Larry Hay - Bellevue: (425) 454-8055
Elizabeth Erickson: (425) 455-1656
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Financial Consultant - Lisa Peters, CFP
Phone 206-729-1700, Fax 206-729-6033
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Garry Patrick & Assoc. (no link, see below)
Real Property Appraisal
garrypatrick@comcast.net
Garry Patrick
Garry Patrick & Associates
6828 38th Place N.E.
Marysville, WA 98270
425-775-3626
425-377-0323
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Kelley Blue Book
Used car values.
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NADA Valuations
Value automobiles, classic cars, motorcycles, boats, RVs.
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NASDAQ
Stock quotes.
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Parental Alienation Expert
Learn about the symptoms of Parental Alienation Syndrome and how to differentiate between P.A.S. and bona fide abuse-neglect.
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Pension Appraisers, Inc.
Online pension valuations for dissolution cases.
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Pension Evaluations
Steven J. Kessler
Morrow, Kessler & Dowsing PLLC
1809 7th Avenue, Suite 1300
(206) 622-8394
sk@mkdcpa.com
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Personal Property Appraisal (no link, see below)
Steve Morris
Antique & Fine Art Appraisal Service, Inc.
5454 42nd Avenue Southwest
Seattle, WA 98136
Phone: 206-932-5550
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Supervised Visitation Network
Supervised Visitation Network, is an international membership organization of professionals who provide supervised visitation and access services to families. Link to Washington chapter.
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The TASA Group
Source for experts, expert witnesses and consultants.
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| Associations |
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American Bar Association
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American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
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King County Bar Association
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Washington State Bar Association
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| Books |
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Eastside Paralegal Bookstore
Top picks from Eastside Paralegal. Great Washington divorce guide, books about domestic violence and divorce. Order here from Amazon.com.
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| Case Search |
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Washington Courts - Search
Search for cases in Washington by name or cause number.
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| Child Support |
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Child Support Calculator
Automated online child support calculator from Washington Department of Child Support (DCS).
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Washington Division of Child Support Information
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supportguidelines.com
A resource for the interpretation and application of child support guidelines in the US. New cases and news concerning child support and family law are posted on the first and fifteenth of every month, and each month a longer article on current legal issues concerning child support is posted.
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| Court Directories |
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Listed by City in Washington
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Listed by County in Washington
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| Domestic Violence |
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Domestic Violence Information and Resources
Link to separate domestic violence section within this website.
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| E-File |
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King County Superior Court E-Filing Information
Electronic filing information and links.
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| Fathers' Rights |
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Parental Alienation
Learn about the symptoms of Parental Alienation Syndrome and how to differentiate between P.A.S. and bona fide abuse-neglect.
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| Forms |
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Forms (Domestic Violence Washington)
Fill out protection order online. Interactive form, instructions, links to information about domestic violence.
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Forms (King County Superior Court)
In Word and pdf format.
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Forms (Washington State Court)
Statewide pattern forms used for dissolution, child support, parenting plans, protective orders and more. See also forms for your specific county.
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Instructions for Filling out Family Law Forms
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Limited Practice Board LPO Forms
Forms for use in closing a loan, extension of credit, sale or other transfer of real or personal property.
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REETA
Real Estate Excise Tax Affidavit, pdf format.
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Updated Forms
Washington Court's summary of changes to mandatory forms.
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WSBA Forms Links
WSBA's links to state, federal and private forms libraries.
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| King County Superior Court |
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Family Court Services
Information about services available from Family Court Services: What About the Children seminar (download forms and schedule), mediation, parenting plan evaluation, domestic violence assessment.
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Superior Court Clerk
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| Laws |
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Constitution, Statutes, Codes
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Administrative Agency Regulations - WAC
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Codes - City and County (Washington)
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Title 26 RCW Domestic Relations
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RCW 26.09 Dissolution, Legal Separation
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RCW 26.10 Non-Parental Actions for Child Custody
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RCW 26.18 Child Support Enforcement
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RCW 26.19 Child Support Schedule
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RCW 26.21 UIFSA
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RCW 26.23 State Child Support Registry
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RCW 26.27 UCCJA
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RCW 26.50 Domestic Violence Prevention
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WAC 388-14A Division of Child Support Rules
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WAC 388-422 Child Support
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RCW 74.20 Support of Dependent Children
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RCW 74.20A Support, Alternate Method
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RCW 4.28.185 Acts Submitting One to Jurisdiction
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RCW 13.60 Missing Children
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Federal, Title IV, Social Security Act
Child Support and Establishment of Paternity
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Federal, 45 CFR 300-399
Code of Federal Regulations, Office of Child Support Enforcement.
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| Libraries |
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Casemaker
Washington State Bar Association's Web Law Library.
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Gallagher Law Library - UW
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Goldman Law Library - Yale
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Harvard Law School Library
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King County Law Library
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Seattle University Law Library
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| Low-Income Legal Assistance |
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Access to Justice
Website provides information about the Access to Justice movement in Washington State, whose goal is to improve and expand access to the justice system for low and moderate income people.
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Eastside Legal Assistance Program
Civil legal assistance for eligible low income residents of East and NE King County. General law, family law, domestic violence, pro bono representation, wills, self-help divorce workshops and more.
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King County Family Law Resources
Information for those without an attorney. Link to Family Law Facilitator Program and other self-help resources.
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Northwest Justice Project's CLEAR
Toll-free telephone referral service for eligible low-income people who need free legal assistance with civil legal problems.
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Washington LawHelp
Multilingual family law resources. A wealth of information, forms, directory of low income legal providers and more.
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| Military |
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Defense Finance and Accounting Service
Information regarding military pay and benefits.
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Military Database
Check active duty status of servicemembers.
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U.S. Department of Defense
Information regarding military compensation.
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| Other |
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Defense of Marriage Act
Source of information regarding current laws and litigation involving Defense of Marriage Acts.
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| Parenting Seminar |
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"For the Kids' Sake" - Snohomish County
Mandatory parenting seminar information for Snohomish County cases.
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"What About the Children?" King County
Mandatory parenting seminar information for King County cases.
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| Publications for Attorneys |
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Publications - Washington Courts
Publications available here include: 1) Washington State Coordinated Response Protocol Project Template for Coordinated Response to Child Maltreatment and Domestic Violence, January 2006; 2) The Hague Convention on International Child Abduction: A Child’s Return and the Presence of Domestic Violence (September 2005); 3) Domestic Violence Manual for Judges (2002); 4) Guidelines for Domestic Violence Protection and Antiharassment Orders; 5) Washington State Parenting Plan Study (1999); and others.
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| QDROs |
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QDRO-law
Wayne E. Harris, Attorney at Law
QDRO-law
1937 N.E. Multnomah Street
Portland, OR 97232
Phone: 503-335-7790
Fax: 503-335-3717
Pension division in divorce. Washington, Oregon, Idaho.
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| Real Property Resources |
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Parcel Viewer
Access information about real property in King County. Search by parcel number OR address.
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Property Tax Information System
Search by parcel number only for information about real property in King County.
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Records Search - King County
Search for real property and other records in King County.
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Records Search - Pierce County
Search for real property and other records in Pierce County.
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Records Search - Snohomish County
Search for real property and other records in Snohomish County.
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PropertyShark.com
Has information on every commercial and residential property in King County. Viewers can enter an address and get the owner's name, the last sale price, property tax information, permits and even foreclosure data. Information from other areas also is available.
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Zillow Zestimates
Free, instant online valuation of real property. Also tracks appreciation patterns. Handy reference.
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| Records |
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Records Search - King County
Search for real property and other records in King County.
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Records Search - Pierce County
Search for real property and other records in Pierce County.
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Records Search - Snohomish County
Search for real property and other records in Snohomish County.
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Washington State Digital Archives
Historical records archive for Washington state: birth, death, marriage, military, census, naturalization, land, and other. More historical than current. A work in progress.
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| Recorder's Office - King County |
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Online Forms and Document Standards
Download Real Estate Excise Tax Affidavit and more.
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| Research - General |
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Criminal History Search
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KnowX
Find information about businesses, people and assets, and discover the relationships between them. Run a background check, locate assets, verify property value, and more using nationwide public records compiled from official data sources.
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Law Dictionary
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Salaries of Washington State Public Employees
Salaries and titles of Washington state public employees.
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Washington Secretary of State
Search Washington corporations here. Handy for looking up registered agents for serving subpoenas.
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Yahoo! People Search
Search for updated addresses, phone numbers, email addresses.
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| Research - Legal |
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eLaw Exchange: Litigation Intelligence
Links to hundreds of litigation-related websites.
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FindLaw: Federal and State
FindLaw's Cases and Codes section contains resources and links for both state and federal laws. This includes resources pertaining to constitutions, statutes, cases and more. Run a search for case summaries or select a jurisdiction to browse applicable laws. For historical documents and background information on the U.S. courts and government, view introductory material.
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Hieros Gamos
Worldwide legal directories. Comprehensive law and government portal.
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LawGuru.com
Legal questions, answers and research.
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Law Library Resource Xchange
International family law resource guide.
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LEFLaw's Virtual Law Library
Links to useful law sites on the internet: legal resource, legal resources outside US, sites on specific legal areas, organizations and publishers, legal services, law libraries, law-related journals, law-related newsgroups and mailing lists.
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LegalWA.org
Searchable, covers all Supreme Court opinions from 1854 and Court of Appeals opinions from 1969; updated weekly.
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Loislaw
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Westlaw
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| Resources for Attorneys |
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ABC Legal Services
Legal messenger, process service, document retrieval.
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Attorney's Eagle Eye Service
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Attorneys' Information Bureau
Document retrieval and research, legal form kits, digital archiving and data management, courthouse work area for subscribing members.
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Confirmations Online
King County Family Law confirmations can now be made online.
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InformedDivorce.com
Smith Family Law's public service site about the divorce process. Attorneys will like the King County Resources section. Includes a comprehensive list of resources, court links, experts, and service providers.
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Pat's Process (no link, see below)
Process and legal messenger for King, Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom Counties. Small, friendly, reliable and inexpensive. 1222 92nd Avenue S.E., Everett, WA 98205 (425) 374-2435. Patrick J. Fors, Owner, patsprocess@msn.com
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| Resources for Those Seeking Divorce |
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About Dissolution
Link to a public service pamphlet from the Washington State Bar Association. Provides a general introduction to dissolution procedures, including residency requirements, parenting plans, spousal support, child support, division of property and debts, court orders, working with an attorney and costs.
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Affordable Online Divorce
Affordable online divorce for uncontested matters. No confusing "kit," no court appearance in Washington.
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Consumers' Guide to Legal Help
From the American Bar Association. Learn more about hiring, using and paying a lawyer. Site also offers general legal information.
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Counseling - King County, WA Resources
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DivorceInfo.com
Wade through this site for information about the divorce process mixed in with an array of software and forms and books for sale.
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Divorce Net
Resource site for divorce. Includes state-specific articles, eBooks, and a nationwide directory of attorneys.
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DivorceSource.com
Information on family law topics with state by state resources. Lots of advertising, but also a lot of free information about the process of divorce all in one place.
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DivorceSupport.com
Information on family law topics with state by state resources. Lots of advertising, but also a lot of free information about the process of divorce all in one place.
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Equality in Marriage Institute
Educates men and women about the importance of equality in marriage AND divorce. Divorce section includes helpful information about the process of divorce, finding and working with a lawyer, dividing assets and debt, knowing what your marriage is worth, issues regarding your children, tips for making divorce less painful for children, and taking care of yourself after the divorce.
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Free Credit Report
A credit report can be helpful in gathering information about debts in a divorce.
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InformedDivorce.com
A good informational starting place for those seeking divorce in Washington. Includes valuable information about divorce, including saving your marriage, Washington State law, the legal process, choosing and working with an attorney, saving money on your divorce, financial planning, your career, the emotional side of divorce, and information from experts that answers commonly asked questions. Also includes a comprehensive resource section of those involved in the process of divorce: attorneys, counselors, CPAs, mortgage brokers, career planners, domestic violence agencies and others. A good local resource.
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Lawyers.com
Divorce information for Washington State. Includes residency requirements, grounds for divorce, dividing the property, maintenance, child custody, visitation, child support, establishing paternity, living together without marriage, and articles about divorce. Also includes a search function for help in finding a lawyer.
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Parental Alienation
Learn about the symptoms of Parental Alienation Syndrome and how to differentiate between P.A.S. and bona fide abuse-neglect.
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Sexual Abuse Resources
Resources for the prevention and healing of child sexual abuse and other forms of family trauma. Resources for adult survivors of child sexual abuse.Books for self esteem and character development. Multilingual and deaf resources also available.
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Therapist Locator
Locate a marrige and family therapist here. Public service of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.
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Vital Chek Network
Order birth, death, marriage and divorce records online.
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Washington LawHelp
Self-help legal information.
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| Rules |
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Format and Style Rules for Mandatory Forms
For Washington courts. Developed pursuant to RCW 26.18.220.
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Civil Rules, Superior Courts in Washington
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King County Superior Court Rules
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Lincoln County Superior Court Rules
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Local Rules in Washington
District, municipal, superior.
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Snohomish County Superior Court Rules
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Washington State Court Rules
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| Shared Parenting / Father's Rights |
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Washington Shared Parenting
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| Tools |
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Acronym Finder
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Interest Calculator
Post-judgment interest calculator.
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Savings Bond Calculator
Online calculator from the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Instantly calculate the value of savings bonds at key dates.
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| Volunteer Opportunities |
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Dependency CASA Program
The Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) represents the best interests of abused and neglected children who are the subject of juvenile court proceedings. (See also link to articles for more informaton about this program.)
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Protection Order Advocate - King County
Victim advocate volunteer program.
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Youth Tutoring Program
After school tutoring program for at-risk youth living in low-income housing neighborhoods in the Seattle area.
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