Welcome to a well-informed way to file for Domestic Violence, Protection Orders, and Divorce
Thousands of Washingtonians use LegalAtoms to prepare and e-file their case. You can also get free assistance from court officials and private lawyers who can connect with you online for free.
How it works
1 View Process (Free)
Answer some questions to see the complete process for your family law situation
2 Consult Lawyer (Free)
You select from our network of licensed family lawyer and schedule a 20 min call, usually the next day
3 Prepare Application (Free)
Prepare your divorce application as PDF or WORD. Download it. Share it with a lawyer or friend
4 Hire a Lawyer ($250-$1000)
(Optional) Select a flat rate lawyer package
Divorce
We cover all situations such as with children, and prepare all documents such as parenting plans, and child support worksheets. Read More
We cover all situations of the Domestic Violence Protection Order (DVPO) including with minors or firearms. Connect with King County's Protection Order Advocacy Program with a single click. Read More
May be filed against someone who has engaged in a willful course of conduct that is unlawful or harassing and that seriously alarms, annoys or causes emotional distress and that serves no lawful purpose. Read More
May be filed by someone who is experiencing nonconsensual sexual conduct or nonconsensual sexual penetration by someone who is NOT a family or household member. A single incident is sufficient to pursue a SAPO. Read More
May be filed by someone who is experiencing stalking conduct by someone who is NOT a family or household member. Read More
May be filed by a family or household member or law enforcement against someone they believe poses a significant danger to self or others by having access to, the ability to purchase or receive, or actual possession of a firearm. Read More
May be filed by a vulnerable adult, a guardian or “interested third party” against someone is accused of abandonment, abuse, financial exploitation or neglect or against someone who threatens to commit abandonment, abuse, financial exploitation or neglect. Read More
Simple online forms
You answer questions in simple non-legal language
Know your timeline
Get a comprehensive timeline of your divorce and domestic violence application process. We customize the timeline depending on your exact situation
Accurate
Our documents prepared have been verified to work at all the county courts
Law Knowledge
Our questions are annotated with information from lawyers and Washington state websites
Free Lawyer Consultation
Independent lawyers work with LegalAtoms to offer free consultations. You have the option (but not required) to hire them
Flat rate Lawyers
LegalAtoms offers flat rate packages so you know exactly what you will get. Cut large surprising bills and large retainers
Testimonials
After I filled everything out, I was able to print it out and bring it into the courthouse. When I got to the courthouse, they were able to go through and accept it all. I had no problems.