Free divorce lawyers in Washington State

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A good buddy of mine in Washington State is going through a challenging divorce. They indicated that there might be free legal help available because of their precarious financial circumstances. This acquaintance is reluctant to handle the legal aspect of things by themselves. Has anyone in Washington State have experience with free divorce attorneys? It would be a great relief for them to know if these services are reliable and beneficial.

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I know someone in Washington State who went through a difficult divorce and found free legal assistance from organizations such as the Northwest Justice Project (NJP) and Washington LawHelp to be really helpful. These agencies provide free legal aid to low-income people and help with family law issues including divorce.
Local bar groups also provide freelancing or lawyer referrals for reduced or free assistance. Furthermore, some county courthouses employ facilitators who can assist with paperwork and administrative instruction. These resources have been highly useful for persons going through divorce, particularly those facing financial difficulties.

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Uh oh, sounds like your friend’s going through a bummer of a divorce. Don’t worry, Washington has some help for folks in tight financial spots. There’s this program called CLEAR (Northwest Justice Project) - they help with divorces and stuff for free! Your friend can call them at 1-888-201-1014. It might not be a whole lawyer, but they can for sure point your friend in the right direction and make things less stressful.

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Here are some resources your friend can explore:

  1. Northwest Justice Project (NWJP): Also known as CLEAR (Coordinated Legal Education Advice & Referral), this is Washington’s publicly funded legal aid program focusing on civil legal issues. They offer a hotline (1-888-201-1014) and may provide live legal help or connect your friend with a volunteer attorney based on their income and situation. NWJP Website
  2. Washington State Bar Association Pro Bono Services: This organization connects volunteer attorneys with low-income residents for civil legal matters. Your friend can contact their local bar association chapter to inquire about pro bono divorce services. WSBA Pro Bono Services
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