WASHINGTON STATE

Women's Services YWCA

YWCA Pierce County provides assistance to survivors of domestic violence and their children in the Tacoma area.

TACOMA COMMUNITY HOUSE

Tacoma Community House is a nationally-respected, community-based service center for immigrants, refugees, and long-time South Sound residents seeking enrichment and pathways to self-sufficiency.

Washington State Court Records

Help collecting your Judgement - Grimm Collections

I Received a Car Accident Court Summons, Now What?

If you're receiving the summons as a defendant in a civil lawsuit or a minor criminal charge, you will need to file an answer to the complaint because you have been sued. Before filing anything, contact your insurance company if the lawsuit is about personal injury or property damage. Send your insurance company a copy of the summons you received. Most insurance companies have a contractual duty to hire a lawyer to represent you and cover what you may owe up to your coverage limit.

LAW OFFICES

Criminal Defense - Greene & Lloyd

Estate, Probate and Real Estate Law - Harris Law Office PLLC

PARALEGAL

Ash Mountain Legal

Jeni Bonanno

DIVORCE BY MAIL - WASHINGTON STATE

SW WA - Wahkiakum County Superior Court Divorce by Mail - $324 Filing fee + $30 Ex Parte Fee

Eastern WA - Lincoln County Superior Court Divorce by Mail - $314 Filing fee + $30 Ex Parte Fee

Washington Laws

Revised Code of Washington

"Legal holidays" and "legislatively recognized days"

JUDGMENTS RCW > Title 6 ENFORCEMENT OF JUDGMENTS

Leins - Title 60

RCW 4.28.080 Service of a Summons

RCW 7.92.140 Service of Protection Orders

Case Law RE Abode Service

Washington Administrative Code (WAC)

WAC 308-30-220 - WA Mandate on how much a Notary can charge

Notary Clauses for Washington State

Protection Orders

The law requires that all parties have a fair chance to go to their hearings and to receive all evidence that the court sees.

This means the respondent to a case must be served with

1) A PETITION and all evidence that you want the court to review.

2) Notice of the hearing (usually contained in the temporary order).

If the respondent is not served correctly, the court cannot decide the case. Also, a protection order cannot be enforced unless the respondent knows about it. You must prove that the other party was properly given the petition, notice of hearing, temporary order, and all evidence that you want the court to review. If you don’t, your case can be delayed or even dismissed. After the respondent is served the petition and temporary order, either party may file more evidence they want the court to consider. All parties have a right to see what the other party gave to the court.

Deadline! Protection orders must be served at least 5 court days before the hearing. For example, if your hearing is on a Friday and there are no holidays, papers must be served by Friday the week before. Weekends and holidays do not count towards the 5 days.