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Free legal aid is the provision of free legal services in civil and criminal matters for those poor and marginalized people who cannot afford the services of a lawyer for the conduct of a case or a legal proceeding in any Court, Tribunal or Authority.

Divorce appeals are subject to very strict deadlines. The Washington State Courts explain that an appeal generally needs to be initiated within ?30 days after the entry of the decision of the trial court.? Notably, the appeals process is initiated through the filing of a legal document called a Notice of Appeal.

The Office of Civil Legal Aid (OCLA) is an independent judicial branch agency. It is responsible for administration and oversight of state funds that are appropriated by the Legislature to provide civil (not criminal) legal aid services to low income people in Washington State.

Washington family law allows for modifications of the final divorce decree for child custody, visitation, child support, and spousal support, but not property and debt division. Child custody, visitation, and support remain under the control of the court until the children are legally emancipated.

Free legal advice Contact the Coordinated Legal Education, Advice, and Referral - CLEAR. CL EAR is Northwest Justice Project's toll-free telephone service for eligible low-income people to obtain free legal assistance with civil legal problems. Call toll-free at 1-888-201-1014 - if you are under 60 and low-income.

Appealing Your Divorce Judgment It is unusual, but not impossible, for an appeals court to overturn the lower court judge's decision. An appeal is limited to significant errors that occurred during the trial. This could be an error of fact or law or an abuse of discretion by the judge.