Legal Question in Family Law in Washington

On a declaration form, its split into two pages.. one has the header and some space to write and the other has space to write then the signature spot. Does that count as two pages or one. If it counts as two, if we copy that front and back on one page does that count as one?


Asked on 3/19/13, 7:56 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Gary Preble Preble Law Firm, P.S.

It would most likely depend on the individual judicial officer as to how many pages.

No as to double-sided, which is not allowed. Also, single-space will probably also be counted as double because the rules require double spacing.

Just write at the bottom of the first page "I declare under penalty of perjury under the state of Washington that the foregoing is true and correct. Signed March 20 at Parkland, WA. _____[signature]_________.

http://www.courts.wa.gov/court_rules/?fa=court_rules.display&group=ga&set=GR&ruleid=gagr14 is the rule for format. Pierce County Local Rules do not appear to have different formatting requirements, but review them yourself at http://www.co.pierce.wa.us/DocumentCenter/Home/View/3148 Attorneys put the firm name and footer within the bottom inch.

By removing all language except the lines and the "declare" language, place and date, I was able to get 19 lines. I would also make the caption area smaller.

Better yet, type your own without the lines and double-space. You can almost always squeeze a little more if you are careful. Also, remove unnecessary words in your writing. ("That" can usually be removed, for example.)

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Answered on 3/20/13, 8:26 am


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