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- TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR DIVORCE
- SAVE MONEY AND MAKE YOUR OWN
DECISIONS
- THE BASIC LAW OF NO FAULT DIVORCE
IN PLAIN ENGLISH
- Property Division
- Child and Spousal Support
- Child Custody and Visitation
- Your Rights
- STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO FILING FOR
DIVORCE
- Filing Procedures
- Mandatory Court Forms
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Table
of Contents
Introduction
Chapter One: Getting Started
and Getting Organized
Can We Really Do This
Without A Lawyer?
Taking An Inventory: How Complex
is This?
Being Your Own Legal Assistant
The Dissolution Process
Attorneys
Chapter Two: A Basic Understanding
of Dissolution Concepts
Dissolution Generally
Laws
Courts
Residency & 90
Day Requirement
Grounds for Dissolution
Property 101
Defining
Community Property
Defining Separate
Property
Property Division
Overview
Property Capable
of Division
Property Incapable
of Division
Specific Property
Assets
Family Home: Upon
Separation
Family Home: Upon
Dissolution
Stock Option and
Profit Sharing Plans
Retirement and
Pension Plans
Disability Benefits
Military Retirement
and Disability Benefits
Federal Employee
Benefits
Miscellaneous
Assets
Allocating Debt
Spousal Agreements and Prenuptial
Agreements
Maintenance
Parenting Plans
Child Support
Conclusion
Chapter Three: Summons, Petition
and Confidential Information Form
Overview
The Form: Summons
The Form: Petition for Dissolution
of Marriage
Drafting Your Petition
Section 1.1
Identification of Petitioner
Section 1.2
Identification of Respondent
Section
1.3 Child of the Marriage Dependent Upon Either or Both Spouse
Section
1.4 Allegation Regarding Marriage
Section
1.5 Date and Place of Marriage
Section
1.6 Separation
Section
1.7 Jurisdiction
Section
1.8 Property
Section
1.9 Debts and Liabilities
Section
1.10 Spousal Maintenance
Section
1.11 Continuing Restraining Order
Section
1.12 Pregnancy
Section
1.13 Jurisdiction over the Children
Section
1.14 Child Support and Parenting Plan for Dependent Children
Summary
of Relief Requested
Joinder
The Form: Confidential Information
Form
Conclusion
Chapter Four: Use Your 90 Days
Effectively
Filing the Case
Serving the Respondent
Temporary Relief
Courthouse Facilitators
Default
Mediation
Conclusion
Chapter Five: Findings of Fact & Conclusions
of Law and Decree of Dissolution
Overview
The Form: Findings of Fact
and Conclusions of Law
Drafting Your Findings
of Fact and Conclusions of Law
Section
I Basis for Findings
Section
II Findings of Fact
Section
2.1 Residency of Petitioner
Section
2.2 Notice to the Respondent
Section
2.3 Basis of Personal Jurisdiction over the Respondent
Section
2.4 Date and Place of Marriage
Section
2.5 Status of the Parties
Section
2.6 Status of the Marriage
Section
2.7 Separation Contract or Prenuptial Agreement
Section
2.8 Community Property
Section
2.9 Separate Property
Section
2.10 Community Liabilities
Section
2.11 Separate Liabilities
Section
2.12 Maintenance
Section
2.13 Continuing Restraining Order
Section
2.14 Fees and Costs
Section
2.15 Pregnancy
Section
2.16 Dependent Children
Section
2.17 Jurisdiction over the Children
Section
2.18 Parenting Plan
Section
2.19 Child Support
Section
2.20 Other
Section
III Conclusions of Law
Section
3.1 Jurisdiction
Section
3.2 Granting of a Decree
Section
3.3 Disposition
Section
3.4 Continuing Restraining Order
Section
3.5 Attorney's Fees and Costs
Section
3.6 Other
The Form: Decree of Dissolution
Drafting Your Decree
of Dissolution
Section
I Judgment/Order Summaries
Section
1.1 Restraining Order Summary
Section
1.2 Real Property Summary
Section
1.3 Money Judgment Summary
Section
3.1 Status of the Marriage
Sections
3.2 & 3.3 Property Awarded to the Husband/Property Awarded to the Wife
Sections
3.4 & 3.5 Liabilities
Section 3.6
Hold Harmless Provision
Section 3.7
Spousal Maintenance
Section 3.8
Continuing Restraining Order
Section 3.9
Jurisdiction Over The Children
Section 3.10
Parenting Plan
Section 3.11
Child Support
Section 3.12
Attorney's fees, other professional fees and costs
Section 3.13
Name Changes
Section 3.14
Other
Conclusion
Chapter Six: Parenting Plan
Overview
The Form
Drafting your
Parenting Plan
Section
One General Information
Section
Two Basis for Restrictions
Section
Three Residential Schedule
Section
3.1 Schedule for Children Under School Age
Section
3.2 School Schedule
Section
3.3 Schedule for Winter Vacation
Section
3.4 Schedule for Other School Breaks
Section
3.5 Summer Schedule
Section
3.6 Vacation with Parents
Section
3.7 Schedule for Holidays
Section
3.8 Schedule for Special Occasions
Section
3.9 Priorities Under the Residential Schedule
Section
3.10 Restrictions
Section
3.11 Transportation Arrangements
Section
3.12 Designation of Custodian
Section
3.13 Other
Section
3.14 Summary of RCW 26.09.430 - .480, Regarding Relocation of a Child
Section Four Decision
Making
Section
4.1 Day-to-Day Decisions
Section
4.2 Major Decisions
Section
4.3 Restrictions
Section Five Dispute
Resolution Process
Section Six Other
Provisions
Section Seven
Declaration
Conclusion
Chapter Seven: Child Support
Overview
Sealed Financial
Source Cover Sheet
Child Support
Worksheet
The Form: Order of Child Support
Drafting Your
Order Of Child Support
Section
One Judgment Summary
Section
Two Basis
Section
2.1 Type of Proceeding
Section
2.2 Child Support Worksheet
Section
Three Findings and Order
Section
3.1 Children for whom Support is Required
Section
3.2 Person Paying Support (Obligor)
Section
3.3 Person Receiving Support (Obligee)
Section
3.4 Service of Process
Section
3.5 Transfer Payment
Section
3.6 Standard Calculation
Section
3.7 Reasons for Deviation from Standard Calculation
Section
3.8 Reasons Why Request for Deviation Was Denied
Section
3.9 Starting Date and Day to be Paid
Section
3.10 Incremental Payments
Section
3.11 How Support Payments Shall Be Made
Section
3.12 Wage Withholding Action
Section
3.13 Termination of Support
Section
3.14 Post Secondary Educational Support
Section
3.15 Payment to Third Parties for Expenses not included in the Transfer Payment
Section
3.16 Periodic Adjustment
Section
3.17 Income Tax Exemptions
Section
3.18 Medical Insurance
Section
3.19 Extraordinary Health Care Expenses
Sections
3.20 & 3.21 Back Child Support & Back Interest
Section
3.22 Other
Conclusion
Chapter Eight: Dissolving Your
Marriage
Notice for Dissolution
Calendar for Entry of Final Orders
Agreed Orders Checklist
Your Day in Court
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