Welcome to a well-informed way to file for Domestic Violence, Divorce and various other cases
Thousands of Americans use this website to prepare and e-file their case. And to get free assistance from local court officials, pro bono legal programs, and private lawyers. LegalAtoms simplifies mechanical work such as document preparation, appointment scheduling and sharing case documents so you can focus on the important aspects of your legal situation all while saving thousands in fees.
How it works
1. View Basics Free
Select the case type below, then answer a few questions here on this website. For your case, you can check your eligibility, the steps involved, the duration and costs
2. Answer Questionnaires Free
Answer a series of questions required to prepare your court forms. LegalAtoms provides a guided experience whereby you see a question in simple friendly language. You also see explanations and videos from court officials and lawyers next to the questions
3. Consult Courts, Lawyers Free & Optional
You can consult with court officials, non profits or probono (free) lawyer programs. They can view your court papers, and chat or video call with you securely via this website.
4. E-File Free
Due to the COVID-19, many courts have allowed filing the cases online. LegalAtoms allows the client to send the complete package electronically (e-mail and within LegalAtoms). You also have the option to download WORD/PDF files to print and file
Our Customers
King County
King county Protection Order Advocacy Group has licensed for all their constituents
Snohomish County
Licensed for all constituents by office of the Clerk of the Superior Court
Everyday Americans
Thousands of Americans use LegalAtoms
Lawyers, Legal Interns
Offer more free reviews and consultations. Lawyers also offer complete services at competitive prices due to efficiencies brought by LegalAtoms
Friendly
Every part of this website is designed for everyday folks so we avoid legal language, break down difficult questions into simpler parts
Official
This website is inked with courts (e.g. Superior Courts in the state of Washington). Some even use our website to receive cases and adjudicate them. So you can be assured that the forms, and how they are filled is fully validated. If you file using LegalAtoms, you will cut the risk of incomplete paperwork.
E-filing
For certain case types and the court, you don't need to print by supporting e-filing in courts which offer that convenience
Court Officials, Lawyers
You can book free consultations with a few clicks with:
- Court officials (called advocates, facilitators)
- Probono lawyers and non profits like YWCA
- Private lawyers offering flat rate plan
Built-in tools
There are conveniences such as
- Run automated checks to ensure your application is complete, dates seem valid, address and phone numbers are real
- "Statement Builder" to ensure you're covering all sub-items that the court clerks really want to see in your statement
- Pull in your Federal tax returns
- Attach evidence which is all nicely numbered and referenced
Hola!
You can view all content in Spanish, and in the near future in more languages such as Mandarin, Russian, and Vietnamese
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.