- Author: Amy Wishart, Paralegal
- Publisher: Do It Yourself Documents, LLC
- Edition: 16th, 07/2022
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Available by Download
- List Price: $47.95
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Our Price: $34.95
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Description
Washington State FAQ
Divorce and legal separation are two different legal proceedings. In a divorce, the marriage is dissolved, and the court divides the property and debts, establishes child residency and support, rules on alimony/maintenance, and issues restraining orders. On the other hand, in a legal separation, the court does the same thing except the marriage is not dissolved. Your finances are fully separated, and one of you pays child support for any dependent children of the marriage. A legal separation protects your property from any debts your spouse may incur after the separation, without actually getting a divorce, which may be against your religious beliefs.
Once both parties agree, filing the paperwork with the court allows for the court to sign the decree of legal separation.
Regardless of whether both parties agree, one party must file the documents and appear in court with this kit.
Your legal separation will remain valid until one of the following events occurs: either you or your partner files for a divorce, the petitioner cancels the separation, or one of you passes away. However, please note that you cannot convert the legal separation into a divorce until six months have passed since the date on which the decree of legal separation was signed.
If you purchase this kit and feel overwhelmed, you can upgrade to our full service and receive a credit for the cost of the kit towards the service fee.
- Instructions
- Addendum to Confidential Information Form (AD)
- Summons (SM)
- Confidential Information Form (INFO)
- Return of Service (ACSR)
- Petition for Legal Separation (Marriage)(PTLGSP)
- Motion and Declaration for Service of Summons by Publication (DCLR)
- Acceptance of Service (ACSR)
- Summons by Publication (SMPB)
- Joinder (JN)
- Order of Service of Summons by Publication (If Required by Local Practice) (ORPUB)
- Motion and Declaration To Serve by Mail (MTAF)
- Order Allowing Service By Mail (ORRSR)
- Summons By Mail
- Motion and Declaration for Default
- Order of Default
- Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law (FNFCL)
- Decree
- Financial Declaration
- Sealed Financial Source Documents (Cover Sheet)
- Note for Dissolution Calendar
- Motion to Convert
- Order to Convert
- Notice of Hearing
- Return of Service (ACSR)
- AND MUCH MORE!!!
This kit may be used for residents of the following Washington State Counties: Adams, Asotin, Benton, Chelan, Clallam, Clark, Columbia, Cowlitz, Douglas, Ferry, Franklin, Garfield, Grant, Grays Harbor, Island, Jefferson, King, Kitsap, Kittitas, Klickitat, Lewis, Lincoln, Mason, Okanogan, Pacific, Pend Oreille, Pierce, San Juan, Skagit, Skamania, Snohomish, Spokane, Stevens, Thurston, Wahkiakum, Walla Walla, Whatcom, Whitman, Yakima
Ending the marriage using our Paralegal Service.
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