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)
Category: Video: Civil Procedure
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.
Lawsuits Without Tears – Part 7 (Ethics)
An introduction to the importance of legal ethics – even for litigants representing themselves.