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Nov 24, 2020
2 min

Non-Parental Custody Alert

Due to an impending law change, the current rules regarding Non-Parental Custody will no longer be in effect at the end of this year. Ess...

VLP

Feb 14, 2020
3 min

Serving Legal Documents

An overview of Spokane County's methods for serving legal documents.

VLP

Dec 6, 2019
2 min

Wedding Bells

Don't want to spend the time, effort, and money it often takes to plan a traditional wedding ceremony? Consider a courthouse wedding!

What to Expect when You're Expecting a New Name

VLP

Nov 16, 2019
2 min

What to Expect when You're Expecting a New Name

An outline of an Adult Name Change hearing.

VLP

Nov 8, 2019
2 min

Divorce: A Step by Step Guide

Getting a divorce (also called dissolution) is stressful and can be complicated. Knowing the process can make things go smoother...

VLP

Oct 4, 2019
1 min

Superior Court

Superior Court is the top level of the county court system. Superior Court is a court of general jurisdiction...

VLP

Sep 27, 2019
1 min

District Court

District Court is the mid-level court in the county court system. This court is a court of limited jurisdiction...

VLP

Sep 20, 2019
1 min

So Many Courts

The county court system is made up of three different courts – Municipal, District, and Superior Courts. Learn more about the courts.

VLP

Sep 20, 2019
1 min

Municipal Court

Municipal court is the lowest court in the county court system. This court hears violations of municipal or city ordinances.

VLP

Sep 13, 2019
1 min

Judge vs Commissioner: What's the Diff?

The difference between Judges and Court Commissioners with insight from Judge Rachelle Anderson.

VLP

Sep 6, 2019
1 min

No-Contact Order

Part four of the VLP's Protection Order series - No-Contact Order.

VLP

Aug 30, 2019
1 min

Restraining Order

Part three of the VLP's Protection Order series - Restraining Order.

VLP

Aug 23, 2019
1 min

Anti-Harassment Protection Order

Part two of the VLP's Protection Order series: Anti-Harassment Protection Order

VLP

Aug 20, 2019
1 min

Domestic Violence Protection Order

Part One of the VLP's Protection Order series.

VLP

Aug 19, 2019
1 min

Which Protection Order Do I Need?

A four-part series explaining protections orders.

VLP

Aug 9, 2019
3 min

Crash Course: Courtroom Etiquette

Walk into court like a pro.

VLP

Aug 9, 2019
1 min

Courtroom Diagram

Know your way around the courtroom before you go to court.

VLP

Aug 2, 2019
1 min

Legalese

Common legal terms in plain English.

VLP

Aug 2, 2019
3 min

General Terms

General Legal terms defined in normal English

VLP

Aug 2, 2019
1 min

Form Terms

Legal form terms explained in plain English.

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