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<p><font size=7>FAMILY LAW HELP</font size><br></p>
<p><font size=5>Are you representing yourself in a family law case in Pierce County, Washington?</font size><br></p>
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<p><font size=4><a href="familylawresourcesweb.pdf" target="_">CLICK HERE FOR YOUR OWN COPY OF THE PIERCE COUNTY FAMILY LAW RESOURCE GUIDE!</a></p>
<p><font size=4><i>Click on the titles below for answers to some common questions -- there are presently 14  
topics available.  Scroll down this page to see them all.  </font size></i></p>
<p>If you need more help, refer to the resources listed at the end of each presentation or use the contact information 
on this website to find assistance.  Microsoft Internet Explorer
and Windows are required to view these Powerpoint presentations on your computer.  If you have problems seeing or printing 
them call (253) 572-5134 to receive an electronic or printed copy.  </p>
<p>The presentations available on this site are designed to provide general information concerning
your rights and responsibilities and local court procedures.  They are not intended to be a substitute for specific legal advice.  
Your case is unique and the law is not set in stone; if you think your case seems 
unusual, different or especially complicated as you read this material, you should consult 
an attorney.  If you cannot afford an attorney, use the resources given in these 
presentations and on this website to get help.  This information
is current as of the date of its most recent posting, July 26, 2007.</p>


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<p><IMG SRC="dissocolorweb.jpg"><a href="Your Dissolution--Understanding the Process_files\frame.htm"><i>Your Dissolution -- Understanding the Process</i></a></p></h3>
<p><a href="Your Dissolution--Understanding the Process.pdf" target=_top>Get a printable version of 'Your Dissolution'</a> (pdf)</p>
<p><IMG SRC="dissoresponseweb.jpg"><a href="Responding to a Petition for Dissolution_files\frame.htm"><i>Responding to a Petition for Dissolution</i></a></h3>
<p><a href="Responding to a Petition for Dissolution.pdf" target=_top>Get a printable version of 'Responding to a Petition for Dissolution'</a> (pdf)</p>
<p><IMG SRC="finalizingcolorweb.jpg"><a href="FINALIZING AN UNCONTESTED DIVORCE_files\frame.htm"><i>Finalizing an Uncontested Divorce</i></a></h3>
<p><a href="Finalizing your uncontested dissolution.pdf" target=_top>Get a printable version of 'Finalizing an Uncontested Divorce'</a> (pdf)</p>
<p><IMG SRC="tempcolorweb.jpg"><a href="How to Get Temporary Orders in Your Dissolution Case_files\frame.htm"><i>How to get Temporary Orders</i></a></h3>
<p><a href="How to Get Temporary Orders in Your Dissolution Case.pdf" target=_top>Get a printable version of 'How to Get Temporary Orders'</a> (pdf)</p>
<p><IMG SRC="commpropcolorweb.jpg"><a href="COMMUNITY PROPERTY_files\frame.htm"><i>What 
you Need to Know about Community Property</i></a></h3>
<p><a href="COMMUNITY PROPERTY.pdf" target=_top>Get a printable version of 'What you Need to Know about Community Property'</a> (pdf)</p>
<p><IMG SRC="commpropcolorweb.jpg"><a href="Community Property in Russian_files\frame.htm"><i>Что вам нужно знать о совместном имуществе супругов при расторжении брака</i></a></h3><font size=2>(Russian translation by Daria Tinaza)</font size></p>
<p><a href="Community Property in Russian.pdf" target=_top>Get a printable version of the Russian translation of 'What you Need to Know about Community Property'</a> (pdf)</p>
<p><IMG SRC="servicebirdcolorweb.jpg"><a href="SERVICE_files\frame.htm"><i>What you Need to Know about Service</i></a></h3>
<p><a href="SERVICE.pdf" target=_top>Get a printable version of 'What you Need to Know about Service'</a> (pdf)</p>
<p><IMG SRC="dvcolorweb.jpg"><a href="DOMESTIC VIOLENCE_files\frame.htm"><i>Domestic Violence - How to Get a Protection Order</i></a></h3>
<p><a href="DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.pdf" target=_top>Get a printable version of 'Domestic Violence - How to Get a Protection Order'</a> (pdf)</p>
<p><IMG SRC="parentingplancolorweb.jpg"><a href="PARENTING PLANS_files\frame.htm"><i>Parenting Plans -- Why You Need One (and how to prepare one)</i></a></h3>
<p><a href="PARENTING PLANS.pdf" target=_top>Get a printable version of 'Parenting Plans'</a> (pdf)</p>
<p><IMG SRC="parentingplanmodcolorweb.jpg"><a href="PARENTING PLAN MODIFICATIONS_files\frame.htm"><i>Modifying your Parenting Plan</i></a></h3>
<p><a href="PARENTING PLAN MODIFICATIONS.pdf" target=_top>Get a printable version of 'Modifying your Parenting Plan'</a> (pdf)</p>
<p><IMG SRC="paternitycolorweb.jpg"><a href="ESTABLISHING PATERNITY_files\frame.htm"><i>Establishing Paternity</i></a></h3>
<p><a href="ESTABLISHING PATERNITY.pdf" target=_top>Get a printable version of 'Establishing Paternity'</a> (pdf)</p>
<p><IMG SRC="3rdpartycolorweb.jpg"><a href="Non-Parental Custody_files\frame.htm"><i>Nonparental (3rd Party) Custody</i></a></h3>
<p><a href="Non-Parental Custody.pdf" target=_top>Get a printable version of 'Nonparental Custody'</a> (pdf)</p>
<p><IMG SRC="trialweb.jpg"><a href="How to Prepare for Trial_files\frame.htm"><i>How to Prepare for and Participate in a Domestic Trial</i></a></h3>
<p><a href="How to Prepare for Trial.pdf" target=_top>Get a printable version of 'How to Prepare for Trial'</a> (pdf)</p>
<p><IMG SRC="venueweb.jpg"><a href="Filing a Motion for Change of Venue_files\frame.htm"><i>Filing a Motion for Change of Venue</i></a></h3>
<p><IMG SRC="contemptweb.jpg"><a href="Filing a Motion for Contempt_files\frame.htm"><i>Filing a Motion for Contempt in Your Family Law Case</i></a></h3>

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<p>The Russian translation of the presentation on community property is provided thanks to the 
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<p><FONT SIZE=2><i>Last updated February 8, 2007</i></FONT SIZE></p>


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