Washington
Should I get a civil protection order?
Recently updated on April 27th, 2025 at 01:40 amA 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…
Read MoreElectronic Servicing
Recently updated on April 27th, 2025 at 04:41 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…
Read MoreAttorney Chi’s Response: House Bought by a Spouse before Marriage
Recently updated on April 27th, 2025 at 05:57 amQuestion: What happens in divorce in Washington state to the house bought by one of the spouses before the marriage? Answer:
Read MoreMy spouse owned our house before our marriage. We both paid the mortgage. Should I get part of the house?
Recently updated on April 27th, 2025 at 09:27 amThe 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…
Read MoreProtected: Domestic Violence – Beyond the Order
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Read MoreVAWA – Resources for Private Immigration Attorneys and Pro Bono Resources
Recently updated on April 27th, 2025 at 10:19 amFinding 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…
Read MoreAttorney Chi Nguyen Answers: Where should I file for divorce?
Recently updated on April 27th, 2025 at 11:55 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…
Read MoreE-filing stopped for now by King County
Recently updated on April 27th, 2025 at 06:36 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…
Read MoreAttorney Chi’s Response: Protection from Abusive Spouse
Recently updated on April 27th, 2025 at 12:09 pmQuestion: How to approach divorce in Washington state when your spouse is abusive? Answer: See your divorce process (with abusive spouse)
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