Washington
Dr Bowen’s response: What happens if one parent wants to relocate?
Recently updated on June 7th, 2025 at 12:27 amQuestion What happens with divorce if my spouse lives overseas? Answer ENGLISH Hi! My name is Dr. Deirdre Bowen. I am a professor at the Seattle University School of Law. The information that I am about to provide to you should be taken as just that: information…
Read MoreHow does Legal Atoms populate questions that don’t apply to me?
Recently updated on June 6th, 2025 at 07:58 pmLegal Atoms follows the official Washington state guidelines. These guidelines require questions which are not relevant to your situation to be marked explicity as “Not Applicable”; or be left blank if there is no option to mark as “Not Applicable.”‘
Read MoreDr Bowen Answers: Where should I file for divorce?
Recently updated on June 7th, 2025 at 04:31 pmQuestion Where should I file for divorce? Answer Dr. Bowen Seattle University School of Law Transcript English My name is Dr. Deirdre Bowen, I am a professor at Seattle University School of Law. The information should be taken as just that: information but not legal advice. One…
Read MoreHow are the firearms taken away from the respondent?
Recently updated on June 7th, 2025 at 01:17 amIf the court has ordered the respondent to surrender firearms based on an Order to Surrender and Prohibit Weapons (Issued without Notice), the police may or may not confiscate the firearms upon service of the temporary order. It is critically important for you to be aware that this may…
Read MoreHow do I Get a Domestic Violence Protection Order in Washington?
Recently updated on June 6th, 2025 at 08:04 pmOverview A domestic violence protective order is a legal shield for those facing abuse from spouses, partners, cohabitating individuals, family members, and intimate or dating relationships, regardless of living arrangements. It keeps the abuser to stay away and refrain from contact, aiming to ensure the victim’s…
Read MoreServing the temporary order to the other party
Recently updated on June 7th, 2025 at 03:16 pmWhen a court issues a temporary order the next step is to serve it to the other party to inform them that a court order has been issued against them, and about the upcoming hearing. Typically, the Clerk‘s office will send all protection order documents to the…
Read MoreProtected: Victims and Protection Orders
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Read MoreProtected: Domestic Violence Overview
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Read MoreDo I have any right to my spouse’s pension?
Recently updated on June 7th, 2025 at 06:47 amPension is a retirement plan where money is added to a fund during the employee’s employment years, and from which money is withdrawn once the employee has retired. As the State of Washington recognizes as a ‘community property’ state, all the pension earned by one spouse during…
Read MoreWhat can I do about Unwanted Texts and Calls in the Washington State?
Recently updated on June 7th, 2025 at 05:08 pmUnderstanding Unwanted Texts and Calls Unwanted messages and calls often come from telemarketers, debt collectors, or even you can get harassed, threatened, or stalked via messages and calls by a neighbor, friend, co-worker, or even a complete stranger. In Washington State, these communications are regulated…
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