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Courts extend debt reduction/relicensing program into June
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Washington citizens have limited time remaining on a program designed to help those struggling to pay outstanding traffic tickets and fines. In an eff...
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By: Administrative Office Of The Courts - 06/09/2009 |
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The Earned Income Credit and the Child Tax Credit
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You could owe less in taxes and get cash back from the IRS!
If you worked in 2008 -- full-time or part-time -- you may qualify.
Even if yo...
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By: Northwest Justice Project - 01/14/2009 |
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Tax Refunds - Get the Most Money Back
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Beware of Refund Anticipation Loans (RAL's), aka Fast Cash Refunds, Express Refunds and Instant Refunds
Refund Anticipation Loans (RAL's) ar...
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By: Northwest Justice Project - 03/20/2008 |
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Information for Victims of Katrina
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The Katrina Legal Aid Resource Center links to important information for vicitms, legal aid programs and private attorneys.
Instructions for Peo...
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By: Northwest Justice Project - 09/02/2005 |
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Featured Resource - Changes in the Bankruptcy Law that Affect Low-Income People
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Thinking of filing bankruptcy? A new federal law goes into effect October 17, 2005. This law makes many changes in bankruptcy law. Re...
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By: Northwest Justice Project - 04/12/2005 |
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I-CAN!™ EIC lo ayudará hacer su declaración de impuestos gratuito en inglés o español.
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I-CAN!™ EIC lo ayudará hacer su declaración de impuestos gratuito en inglés o español.
Declaraciones están fácil a hacer con I-CAN!™ EIC y no necesi...
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By: Northwest Justice Project - 02/28/2005 |
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Free Federal Income Tax Preparation Online - Apply for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
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GET YOUR EITC BACK
WITHOUT PAYING FEES OR
PAYING SOMEONE ELSE TO FILE IT FOR YOU!
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By: Northwest Justice Project - 02/28/2005 |
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 Government Benefits
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FEMA Deadline for Disaster Assistance - March 31, 2009
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March 31st Deadline Approaching For Disaster Assistance Registration And SBA Loan Packets
Release Date: March 16, 2009Release Number: 1817-0...
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By: Northwest Justice Project - 01/12/2009 |
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Information for Victims of Recent Flooding
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The National Disaster Legal Aid web site was created to provide legal resources to those who have been directly affected by a disaster. Includes gener...
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By: Northwest Justice Project - 01/12/2009 |
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Information for Victims of Recent Flooding
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To assist victims of the December 2007 disaster, the Northwest Justice Project (NJP) will provide basic information as to available assistan...
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By: Northwest Justice Project - 12/06/2007 |
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If You are on SSI, You Must Act Now To Get More Food Assistance Before It's Too Late
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In January 2006 DSHS will mail letters to those on SSI who will be getting more food assistance (Food Stamps) because of a recent lawsuit. You will ge...
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By: Columbia Legal Services - 01/09/2006 |
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DSHS has restored the Children's Health Care Program
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In the first part of December, there is an opportunity for immigrant children to apply for free health coverage through DSHS. The Children's Health ...
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By: Northwest Justice Project - 11/30/2005 |
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Good News for Immigrant Clients on GA Who Recently Received Termination Letters for Long-Term Care Benefits
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GOOD NEWS FOR IMMIGRANT CLIENTS ON GA WHO HAVE RECENTLY RECEIVED LETTERS TERMINATING LONG-TERM CARE BENEFITS (MEDICAID PERSONAL CARE, COPES) EFFECTIVE...
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By: Northwest Justice Project - 10/31/2005 |
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 Housing
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New laws help tenants evicted due to foreclosure
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By: The Seattle Times - 07/15/2009 |
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At-risk Washington homeowners to get help in Countrywide settlement
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See full article at: http://www.atg.wa.gov/pressrelease.aspx?id=21054
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By: Washington State Attorney General's Office - 09/11/2008 |
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Vancouver, WA - Security Deposit Grant Fund
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The Vancouver Housing Authority has been awarded $50 K in HOME fund through Clark County to make funds available to assist homeless families and singl...
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By: Vancouver Housing Authority - 10/31/2006 |
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Katrina Legal Aid Resources
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The Katrina Legal Aid Resource Center is a well designed web site that links to important information for vicitms, legal aid programs and private...
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By: Northwest Justice Project - 09/22/2005 |
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 Immigration
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DSHS has restored the Children's Health Program
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In the first part of December, there is an opportunity for immigrant children to apply for free health coverage through DSHS. The Children's Health ...
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By: Northwest Justice Project - 11/30/2005 |
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Good News for Immigrant Clients on GA Who Recently Received Termination Letters for Long-Term Care Benefits
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GOOD NEWS FOR IMMIGRANT CLIENTS ON GA WHO HAVE RECENTLY RECEIVED LETTERS TERMINATING LONG-TERM CARE BENEFITS (MEDICAID PERSONAL CARE, COPES) EFFECTIVE...
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By: Northwest Justice Project - 10/31/2005 |
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 More Legal Information
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What's New - April 2009
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New Resources:
· Finishing Your Petition to Establish Parentage - Family Law; Parentage/Paternity· &nb...
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By: Northwest Justice Project - 05/12/2009 |
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What's New - March 2009
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www.washingtonlawhelp.orgHelping Low-income People Find Solutions to Civil Legal Problems
Looking for help with your legal problem? Washington ...
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By: Northwest Justice Project - 04/09/2009 |
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What's New - March 2009
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www.washingtonlawhelp.orgHelping Low-income People Find Solutions to Civil Legal Problems
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By: Northwest Justice Project - 04/09/2009 |
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What's New - January 2009
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Many people who work earn relatively low incomes. If that is your situation, you may qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). The EITC...
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By: Northwest Justice Project - 02/03/2009 |
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What's New - December 2008
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New Resources:
Filing a Motion for Temporary Orders in a Nonparental Custody Case - Family Law; Nonparental custody
Filing a Motion ...
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By: Northwest Justice Project - 01/06/2009 |
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2008 Clark County Community Needs Survey
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Public input is sought on community needs including housing, healthcare, childcare, youth services, transportation, education and employment services,...
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By: Clark County Community Services - 11/14/2008 |
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What's New - August/September 2008
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New Resources:
Family Home Child Care Providers: Know Your Rights When State Licensors and Investigators Come to Your Home! (English and ...
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By: Northwest Justice Project - 09/10/2008 |
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What's New - July 2008
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New Resources:
The Guide to Naturalization developed by the Seattle Public Library has been updated and new translations have been added incl...
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By: Northwest Justice Project - 08/05/2008 |
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What's New - June 2008
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New Resources:
What to do If You are not satisfied with a Construction Contractor's Work and Want to File Suit against the Contractor's Bond - ...
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By: Northwest Justice Project - 07/09/2008 |
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What's New - May 2008
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Revised Publications:
How do I Request a Copy of My Paternity Affidavit? - Family Law; Parentage/paternity
Emancipation of Minors - Youth L...
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By: Northwest Justice Project - 06/06/2008 |
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What's New - April 2008
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New Resources:
The WA State Living Will Registry by the Department of Health - Aging/Elder Law; Wills, probate and alternatives
Payday Loans: What...
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By: Northwest Justice Project - 05/05/2008 |
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What's New - March 2008
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Revised Family Law Packets:
Parenting Plans and Child Support for Dissolution Cases and Modifications of Dissolution Cases - Family law; Dis...
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By: Northwest Justice Project - 04/04/2008 |
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What's New - February 2008
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New Resources:
Calculating Child Support When a Parent is Voluntarily Unemployed or Underemployed by the Northwest Women's Law Center - Fami...
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By: Northwest Justice Project - 03/11/2008 |
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What's New - January 2008
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Many people who work earn relatively low incomes. If that is your situation, you may qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). The EITC is a re...
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By: Northwest Justice Project - 02/05/2008 |
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What's New - November 2007
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New Senior Bulletins - Senior Bulletins are located under the Aging/Elder Law Topic area; Senior Bulletins subtopic.
SSI/GAU - 2008 Su...
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By: Northwest Justice Project - 12/04/2007 |
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What's New - October 2007
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2007 Do-it-Yourself Family Law Packets: The following self-help packets are up-to-date with the latest forms and instructions.
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By: Northwest Justice Project - 11/09/2007 |
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What's New - September 2007
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2007-08 Do-it-Yourself Family Law Packets: The following self-help packets are up-to-date with the latest forms and instructions. Many more revi...
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By: Northwest Justice Project - 10/29/2007 |
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What's New - July 2007
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New Resources:
· 7704EN - What Do I Do If the Veterans Administration Stops My Benefits Because I A...
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By: Northwest Justice Project - 08/03/2007 |
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What's New - June 2007
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New Resources:
· Know Your Rights! A Guide for Public School Students in Washington by the AC...
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By: Northwest Justice Project - 07/02/2007 |
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April 2007 - What's New?
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New Family Law Resources in Spanish:
§ Family Law Forms Available in Spanish by King Cou...
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By: Northwest Justice Project - 05/03/2007 |
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What's New - March 2007
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A new series of DIY Family Law Packets covering filing, responding and finishing nonparental custody cases is now available. Packets covering fi...
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By: Northwest Justice Project - 04/12/2007 |
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What's New - February 2007
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Revised Family Law Packets:
· Parenting Plans and Child Support for Dissolution Cases – Famil...
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By: Northwest Justice Project - 03/08/2007 |
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What's New - January 2007
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Many people who work earn relatively low incomes. If that is your situation, you may qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). The EITC is a re...
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By: Northwest Justice Project - 02/05/2007 |
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What's New - December 2006
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New Spanish Family Law Packet Available:
Our DIY packet titled “Parenting Plans and Child Support for Dissolution Cases and Modifications of ...
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By: Northwest Justice Project - 01/04/2007 |
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What's New - November 2006
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Senior Bulletins – Aging & Elder Law; Senior bulletins:
2007 Supplemental Security Income (SSI) & State Supplemental Payment (SSP) Standar...
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By: Northwest Justice Project - 11/08/2006 |
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What's New - September 2006
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2006 Do-it-Yourself Family Law Packets: The following dissolution packets are up-to-date with the latest forms and instructions.
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By: Northwest Justice Project - 10/05/2006 |
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What's New? August 2006
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2006 Do-it-Yourself Family Law Packets:
The following dissolution packets are up-to-date with the latest forms and instructions. The remaining...
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By: Northwest Justice Project - 09/07/2006 |
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What's New - July 2006
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Looking for help with your legal problem? Washington LawHelp offers several ways to find contact information for many of the legal services prog...
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By: Northwest Justice Project - 08/02/2006 |
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What's New - June 2006
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Many of the Do-it-Yourself Family Law packets have been updated with the June 2006 state pattern forms, however the instructional portions are current...
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By: Northwest Justice Project - 07/12/2006 |
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What's New - May 2006
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Revised Publications:
· Quit Claim Deeds and Life Estates – Housing; Home owners
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By: Northwest Justice Project - 06/07/2006 |
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What's New - April 2006
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Revised Publications:
Providing Health Care to Minors Under Washington Law (Columbia Legal Services) – Health; Medical and mental health issue...
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By: Northwest Justice Project - 05/03/2006 |
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What's New - March 2006
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New Do-it-Yourself Family Law Packets Available:
Filing a Petition to Modify/Adjust a Parenting Plan, Residential Schedule or Custody Decree in a...
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By: Northwest Justice Project - 04/04/2006 |
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What's New - February 2006
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February 2006 Washington LawHelp Web Site Update
Many people who work earn relatively low incomes. If that is your situation, you may qualify for th...
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By: NJP - 03/09/2006 |
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What's New - January 2006
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Many people who work earn relatively low incomes. If that is your situation, you may qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). The EITC is a re...
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By: Northwest Justice Project - 02/08/2006 |
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What's New - December 2005
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New Resources:
DIY Packet: Filing a Complaint to Divide Debts and Property of an Unmarried Couple (Northwest Justice Project) - Family Law; Unmar...
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By: Northwest Justice Project - 01/10/2006 |
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What's New - November 2005
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New Do-it-Yourself Family Law Packets:
Filing a Petition to Modify Your Parenting Plan/Custody Decree in a Dissolution Case
Responding to a Peti...
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By: Northwest Justice Project - 12/07/2005 |
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What's New - October 2005
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The location (the topic and subtopic on the web site where the resource can be found) of the following new and revised resources is listed after t...
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By: Northwest Justice Project - 11/09/2005 |
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What's New - September 2005
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Washington LawHelp now has a helpful Video Tutorial available for first-time visitors or those needing help using the web site. The video de...
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By: Northwest Justice Project - 10/03/2005 |
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What's New? - July 2005
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Looking for help with your legal problem? Washington LawHelp now has several ways you can find listing information for some of the legal service...
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By: Northwest Justice Project - 08/10/2005 |
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What's New? - June 2005
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New Resources:
Senior Bulletin: Key Medicaid Standards as of July 2005 (Columbia Legal Services)
Farmworkers: Know Your Rights Rega...
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By: Northwest Justice Project - 07/11/2005 |
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What's New? May 2005
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Washington LawHelp Web Site Update
New Resources:
Used Car Purchases: What to Do When Your Car Doesn’t Work Properly (Northwest Justice...
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By: Northwest Justice Project - 06/08/2005 |
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What's New - April 2005
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New Do-it-Yourself Family Law Packets Available:
Filing a Motion for Change of Venue in a Dissolution (Divorce) or Modification of a Parenting Plan...
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By: Northwest Justice Project - 05/10/2005 |
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What's New - March 2005
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New Resources:
Reverse Mortgage Loans (Columbia Legal Services)
Washington Wills (Washington Probate Web Site)
Washington Probate...
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By: Northwest Justice Project - 04/04/2005 |
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What's New - February 2005?
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New publication by the FTC - What To Do If Your Personal Information Has Been Compromised
New Translations Available:
Foreclosure / Fo...
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By: Northwest Justice Project - 03/07/2005 |
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What's New?
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February 2005
New publication by the FTC - What To Do If Your Personal Information Has Been Compromised
New Translations Available:
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By: Northwest Justice Project - 10/13/2004 |
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What's New August 2004
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A listing of new and revised resources on this site. August 2004.
New and Revised Publications:
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By: Northwest Justice Project - 09/08/2004 |
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What's New July 2004
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July 2004 Washington LawHelp Web Site Update
Hello and welcome to the Washington LawHelp Web Site Update. Thanks to your su...
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By: Northwest Justice Project - 08/04/2004 |
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Legislature Preserves Legal Aid for Low-income People in Budget
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Press Release
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By: Equal Justice Coalition - 06/09/2004 |
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Civil Legal Needs Study
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Superme Court Task Force Documents Scarcity of Necessary Legal Assistance for Low-Income People with Civil Legal Needs - October 13, 2003
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By: Administrative Office Of The Courts - 06/09/2004 |
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