These resources are shared for general information only and are not legal advice or an endorsement of any particular perspective or approach.

Washington State Resources:

GENERAL

• Uniform Mediation Act. (Washington)

• 21 local dispute resolution centers across Washington offer free or low-cost access to volunteer mediators in a number of issue areas. Check out the options at Resolution Washington

• Northwest Justice Project (NWJP) information about mediation, self-help legal resources, and do-it yourself court form preparation assistance

FAMILY- GENERAL

• Washington State Court Forms- Separation, Dissolution/Divorce, Parenting Plans, Etc.

• Directory of WA State Court Domestic Relations or Family Law Facilitators (cannot provide legal advice; but offer basic assistance in completing the necessary forms)

• WA Code on Family Law- Title 26

• Washington Law Help (Project of NWJP) for Family: General information and guidance re: “Family court process, divorce, custody and parenting, child guardianship, child support, committed intimate relationships”, including a Basic Divorce Guide

• Common residential schedules: Co-Parenting Guide

• Retirement Benefits: Legal Voice Guide

• First Right of Refusal: What are the pros and cons? Co-Parenting Guide; Other.

Family- SAFETY

• Safety Planning

• WA Domestic Violence Information and Referral