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Filing a Complaint to Divide Property and Debts of an Unmarried Couple 3920EN - This packet is intended to help you fill out and file the forms and papers that you need to start a case in a Washington State Superior Court to ask the court to divide property and debts you have acquired during a long term, stable, marriage-like relationship with a domestic partner.
By: Northwest Justice Project
Living Together Contracts - For Couples Who Cannot or Choose Not to Marry
(Separate Website)
3909EN - For couples in Washington who either cannot marry or choose not to marry, there are many things to consider regarding how to organize and document your relationship.
By: Legal Voice
Washington Property Law for Unmarried Couples Who Are Separating
3913EN - This publication gives basic information about Washington State law that applies to the division of property and debts when unmarried couples separate.
By: Northwest Justice Project
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The Legal Rights of Registered Domestic Partners in Washington State
(Separate Website)
This brochure provides general information, not legal advice. Registering as domestic partners is a major step because the law provides all spousal rights and responsibilities under Washington state law to those who register. Yet, registered domestic partners may still need wills, powers of attorney, second-parent adoptions, and other legal documents to protect them, especially when traveling out of state.
By: Legal Voice
Domestic Partnerships: Your Family Law Rights and Responsibilities Beginning December 3, 2009, the law regarding unmarried couples changed. Previously, same-sex couples did not have any of the same legal rights or responsibilities as married couples. Now, some couples can register as domestic partners in Washington State. Read this publication to find out more.
By: Northwest Justice Project
Basic Estate Planning for Unmarried Couples
(Separate Website)
This memo provides you with some basic background information to get you started on preparing your "estate plan."
By: Legal Voice
Dismissing a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage (Divorce) or Domestic Partnership 3219EN - This packet will help you dismiss a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage or Domestic Partnership that you filed. You may use this packet if you change your mind and no longer want to get divorced. An Order of Dismissal will cancel your dissolution and you will stay married or as a registered domestic partnership.
By: Northwest Justice Project
Filing for Dissolution of a Domestic Partnership 3925EN - This packet is to help you fill out and file the forms and papers that you need to start a dissolution of your registered domestic partnership in Washington.
By: Northwest Justice Project
Finishing Your Dissolution of Domestic Partnership by Default 3930EN - This packet will help you fill out and file the forms and papers needed to complete a dissolution of domestic partnership case when your partner hasn't filed a Response to the dissolution papers. It explains how to make a motion for default. To use this packet, you must've already filed and served your partner with the papers that start your dissolution.
By: Northwest Justice Project
Finishing Your Dissolution of Domestic Partnership with Children by Agreement 3928EN - This packet will help you fill out and file the forms and papers that you need to complete a dissolution of domestic partnership case when you and your partner have children and you?ve reached an agreement (or settlement) about all the issues in your dissolution.
By: Northwest Justice Project
Finishing Your Dissolution of Domestic Partnership without Children by Agreement 3929EN - This packet will help you fill out and file the forms and papers that you need to complete a dissolution (divorce) case when you and your partner have an agreement (or settlement).
By: Northwest Justice Project
How Do I "Do Discovery"? Help with Interrogatories and Requests for Production in Family Law Cases Use this publication if: you are a party in a contested family law case ("contested" means you and the other party disagree about issues) AND you want or need to get more information from the other party about his/her side of the issues.
By: Northwest Justice Project
Parenting Resources for Same-Sex Couples
(Separate Website)
This memo is about the legal status of same-sex couples with respect to the children they are raising. New developments in Washington law have created several ways that same-sex couples with children can legally establish the parental rights of both partners.
By: Legal Voice
Responding to a Petition for Dissolution (Domestic Partnership) 3926EN - This packet is to help you fill out, file and serve the forms and papers you need to respond to a dissolution filed by your domestic partner. Read the information carefully. Follow the instructions. You may be able to respond to the dissolution action on your own.
By: Northwest Justice Project
What You Need to Know! Changes in Paternity Legislation 7/22/11 Overview of how changes in Washington's 2011 paternity legislation affect you and your clients.
By: Washington State Division of Child Support
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