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WASHINGTON STATE

Help collecting your Judgement - Grimm Collections

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. 

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

ELAP’s programs are free and include civil legal aid services, regular legal clinics, and community education. 

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. 


LAW OFFICES


PARALEGAL



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




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. 

KING COUNTY

EVICTIONS

Small Claims - King County

E-File in King County Superior Court


PIERCE COUNTY

Anti Harassment - Pierce County 

Stalking Protection Petition - Pierce County

Pierce County Court LINX

Small Claims - Pierce County


THURSTON COUNTY

Protection Orders - Thurston Co

Small Claims - Thurston County

Thurston County Superior Court

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