Should I get a civil protection order?

Recently updated on June 6th, 2025 at 10:21 pmA protection order, also known as a restraining order, is a legal document that prohibits an individual from engaging in certain actions toward another person. These actions can include physical abuse, harassment, stalking, or other forms of unwanted contact. In Washington state, a protection order can be…

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Electronic Servicing

Recently updated on June 7th, 2025 at 07:33 amOverview LegalAtoms provides a complete solution for law enforcement agencies serve the case documents. Typically, the case proceeds in the following steps with steps 6-8 covering electronic servicing. Petitioner prepares the case, and during the process may take help from advocates and facilitators Petitioner e-files the case…

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My spouse owned our house before our marriage. We both paid the mortgage. Should I get part of the house?

Recently updated on June 7th, 2025 at 03:55 pmThe family house is arguably the biggest asset that requires division during divorce proceedings. In a Washington divorce, the court usually takes into account what constitutes as a ‘separate property’ of both parties. If your spouse bought the house before the marriage (or after divorce) with his…

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VAWA – Resources for Private Immigration Attorneys and Pro Bono Resources

Recently updated on June 6th, 2025 at 06:47 pmFinding a Private Attorney [1]: American Association of Immigration Lawyers -Washington Chapter: www.ailawa.org/ You may also search for an immigration attorney, by city and state, at AILA’s immigration lawyer search page: www.ailalawyer.com/ Washington State Bar Association: www.wsba.org/ To check the credentials of the private attorney instructions are…

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Attorney Chi Nguyen Answers: Where should I file for divorce?

Recently updated on June 7th, 2025 at 04:11 amAttorney Chi Nguyen   Transcript English The most common question that comes about is: where do I file my case. A lot of people reside in different counties, and different cities, and different states and sometimes different countries. A  lot of people want to know if my…

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E-filing stopped for now by King County

Recently updated on June 7th, 2025 at 02:17 pm  This is the latest info we have as of Oct 2nd 2020 CLERK’S ALERT Notice Regarding a New Virtual Protection Order Office The King County Superior Court Clerk’s Office is implementing a new customer service method for protection order customers. Beginning, Monday, October 5, 2020, we…

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