File for Divorce in Washington Book

How to Use the CD-ROM -

Using Self-Help Law Books -

Introduction -

Chapter 1: Marriage Ins and Outs -
-Marriage
-Divorce
-Annulment
-Legal Separation
-Wanting a Divorce
-Alternatives to Divorce

Chapter 2: The Legal System -
-Theory versus Reality
-Divorce Law and Procedure
-Legal Research

Chapter 3: Lawyers -
-Wanting a Lawyer
-Selecting a Lawyer
-Evaluating a Lawyer
-Working with a Lawyer

Chapter 4: Evaluating Your Situation -
-Your Spouse
-Gathering Information
-Property and Debts
-Parenting Plans
-Child Support
-Spousal Support
-Which Procedure to Use

Chapter 5: General Procedures -
-An Introduction to Legal Forms
-Filing with the Court Clerk
-Notifying Your Spouse
-Setting a Court Hearing
-Courtroom Manners
-Negotiating

Chapter 6: Consent Divorce -
-Petition for Dissolution
-Finalizing
-Decree of Dissolution
-Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law
-Order of Child Support
-Parenting Plan

Chapter 7: Uncontested Divorce -
-Summons
-Petition for Dissolution
-Motion and Declaration of Default
-Order of Default

Chapter 8: Contested Divorce -
-Forms
-Property and Debts
-Child Custody and Visitation
-Child Support
-Spousal Support
-If You Reach a Settlement

Chapter 9: The Trial -
-General Procedures
-Preparing the Final Pleadings

Chapter 10: When You Cannot Find
-Your Spouse -
-The Diligent Search
-You Know Where Your Spouse Lives
-You Do Not Know Where Your Spouse Lives

Chapter 11: Temporary Orders -
-Types of Forms
-Temporary Orders
-Ex Parte Orders
-Entering Orders

Chapter 12: Special Circumstances -
-When You Cannot Afford Court Costs
-Protecting Yourself and Your Children
-Taxes
-Pension Plans
-Relocation

Glossary -
Appendix A: Washington Child Support Guidelines -
Appendix B: Worksheets -
Appendix C: Blank Forms -
Index -