Family Law
Below are free resources about family law issues, including divorce, custody and child support. If you cannot find what you are looking for, please call our Legal Information and Referral (I&R) telephone line:
- 206-621-7691
- Toll Free: 866-259-7720
- TTY: 206-521-4317
Responding to a Temporary Parenting Plan Hearing, for Divorcing Parents (1/06)
You can use this document if you are married to the other parent of your child, and the other parent has served you with papers asking for temporary custody. If you want to file for temporary custody, an Information and Referral volunteer can refer you to other resources.
Responding to a Temporary Parenting Plan Hearing, for Unmarried Parents (1/06)
You can this document if you have never been married to the other parent of your child, and the other parent has served you with papers asking for temporary custody. If you want to file for temporary custody, an Information and Referral volunteer can refer you to other resources.
Dissolution (Divorce) When the Wife is Pregnant (3/07)
Describes the law and procedures in a dissolution (divorce) when the wife is pregnant.
Community Debt (8/99)
Five-page memo that explains Washington Law about marital, or community debts.
Retirement, Divorce, and You (07/05)
Explains the importance of including retirement benefits when dividing up property in your divorce.
Options for Unmarried Parents (11/05)
Memo for parents who have never been married and who want to get court-ordered child support, custody, or visitation.
Enforcing Your Divorce Decree: Financial and Property Issues (8/01)
Brief description of your legal options for collecting unpaid child support, maintenance, money judgments, and property.
Family Law Court Records and Your Privacy (2/08)
Explains statewide court rules that protect personal information in court files and includes forms that you can use in your family law case.
Responding to Family Law Actions While Incarcerated (4/10)
Helps you learn what to do if you are served with family law court papers while you are in jail or prison.
Options for Grandparents and Other Nonparental Caregivers (2004)
This is a handbook for those who are longterm caregivers for a child and who want to establish a legal relationship with the child. You can order a copy here.
Placement of Minor Children in Case of Death (7/04)
Explains legal options for a single parent who is concerned about who will take care of her/his children if s/he dies unexpectedly.
Child Protective Services (CPS) and Dependency Actions (5/09)
Provides information about parents’ rights when they are being investigated by CPS or when the state is considering removing children from their home.
СЛУЖБА ЗАЩИТЫ ДЕТЕЙ (CPS) и ИСК НА ИЖДИВЕНИЕ (2/10) in Russian
Tribal Court Family Law Handbook (1999)
Outlines common procedures and legal issues with examples from tribal courts around the state. This 98-page book is designed for use by those who have no legal representation, tribal court members and staff,and other professionals working with family law matters in tribal court. You can order a copy here.
Settlement Conferences (4/05)
People who are involved in a divorce, paternity action, or other family law matter, and are not agreeing about some issues, are required to go to a settlement conference in King county. This packet has forms and instructions for scheduling a settlement conference in King County and general information for other counties, including a list of counties that require or allow for settlement conferences.
King County Case Schedule for Dissolution (5/07)
This packet contains the information and forms that you will need to comply with the "Order Setting Domestic Case Schedule" that was either given to you by the court when you filed your "Petition for Dissolution" or that which was served on you by the other party. If your case is not filed in King County, you cannot use this packet.
King County Case Management Schedule for Modification of Parenting Plan (11/01)
Not available online, please call (206) 621-7691 for a copy.
King County Case Management Schedule for Modification of Child Support (11/01)
Not available online, please call (206) 621-7691 for a copy.
King County Case Management Schedule for Parentage (Paternity) Action (11/01)
Not available online, please call (206) 621-7691 for a copy.
Questions and Answers: Washington's Domestic Partnership Law (1/12)
Legal Rights of Registered Domestic Partners in Washington State (6/11)
Brochure providing general information on the rights and responsibilities of registered domestic partners.
Living Together Contracts for Couples Who Cannot or Choose Not to Marry (1/12)
Marriage and Transgender Couples (7/07)
Provides basic information on the legal issues married transgender couples may encounter.
Parenting Issues for Same-Sex Couples (09/11)
Family Law Publications
Legal Voice has written several legal information books that are available for purchase.
- Options for Grandparents and Other Nonparental Caregivers
- Family Law in Washington State
- Tribal Court Family Law Handbook
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