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Category: Videos
WTEW… Appearing for a Family Law Hearing
What can you expect when you make an appearance before a family law judge or commissioner? This video gives you some very practical tips – whether you’re appearing via video conference or in person.
(Rev. 04/2022)
Will Basics
Writing a will is part of sound financial planning – and it could make things so much easier for your loved ones! This video will teach you some of the fundamentals that you need to keep in mind as you do so.
Civil Procedure – Service of Process
This brief video will introduce you to the basics of what is known as “service of process” – the court-mandated requirements for delivering your initial court papers to the defendant/respondent.
Special thanks to the students and librarians at the Seattle University School of Law for all of their help.
(Rev. 04/2022)
Lawsuits Without Tears – Part 1 (An Introduction)
This is the first of seven parts in our “Lawsuits Without Tears” video series. The videos are meant to be a very basic introduction to some of the things that a self represented litigant (SRL) without a legal background can expect to encounter while pursuing a case.
Lawsuits Without Tears – Part 2 (Court Rules)
An introduction to the role and importance of court rules in civil cases.
Lawsuits Without Tears – Part 3 (Case Schedule)
In Part 3, you will learn about the contents and importance of the Case Schedule – which the clerk gives you when you file your case.
Lawsuits Without Tears – Part 4 (Discovery)
The discovery process is where parties collect documentary evidence and testimony that often decides the outcome of their case.
Lawsuits Without Tears – Part 5 (Motions)
This video introduces you to the concept of using a motion to ask the court for something – and the court rules that govern the process.
Lawsuits Without Tears – Part 6 (Evidence)
Learn basic concepts of introducing evidence into your case.