This kit provides the forms needed to complete an uncontested divorce in Washington without having to hire a lawyer.

With this kit, you can obtain your own divorce and save hundreds of dollars in legal fees. The Washington Divorce Kit includes a step-by-step guide, plus all the necessary forms specific to the laws of Washington. All the required forms are included both on paper and on CD-ROM, so you can choose what’s easiest for you.

Use this kit when:

* Both parties want a divorce

* At least one spouse has resided in Washington state for the last year

* There are no disputes over child custody, property, or spousal support

The guide includes:

* Separation agreements and restraining orders

* The petition for dissolution of marriage

* Details on preparing for court and using a process server

There is a Windows-compatible CD-ROM included in this kit. The CD-ROM contains copies of all the forms in both Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat formats, together with instructions for using the forms.

Mark T. Patterson II practiced with the original author of the Washington Divorce Guide for 17 years, following graduation from the University of Washington in 1980 and Gonzaga Law School in 1983. He has served as an attorney in private practice, as well as an arbitrator appointed by the Snohomish County Superior Court, primarily in the field of domestic relations law. Mr. Patterson is a member of the Washington State Bar Association, Federal District Court in the Western District of Washington, and serves on numerous committees for the Washington State Bar Association.

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