Family Law Facilitation offered by King County Superior Court at Family Law Facilitator Program in Seattle
Family Law Facilitation offered by King County Superior Court at Family Law Facilitator Program in Seattle
Assists with the following areas of family law: - Divorce, legal separation, invalidity, annulment - Family law motions - Child support modifications and adjustments - Establishing parenting plans - Parenting plan modifications - Non-parental custody - Temporary orders - Restraining orders - Guardianships Provides information on how to begin certain family law actions, necessary forms and where to get them, as well as court rules and procedures. Can explain legal terminology and will review documents for completeness, once they are filled out, but cannot fill out papers or tell clients how to fill them out. Limited referrals for legal consultation for low income pro ses. Does not provide legal advice. Cannot assist with the following issues: - Adoptions - Juvenile dependency - Eviction - Traffic citations - Will and probate matters - Bankruptcy - Name changes - Criminal charges Drop-in child care provided by the Children's Home Society at the Regional Justice Center for parents while they appear in court.
Location
516 3rd Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104
Hours
Drop-in: M Tu Th, 9:30am-noon W F, 9:30am-noon, 2:15-4pm.
Application process
Drop in at either the King County Courthouse in Seattle or the Regional Justice Center in Kent during drop-in hours. In Seattle, program is in room W-382; in Kent, program is in room 3-D. Those seeking assistance must sign in 30 minutes prior to closing. The Facilitator Program may serve clients by appointment if an interpreter is required.
Eligibility
Parties involved in family law actions who are not represented by an attorney.
Fee
$30 per visit to meet with a facilitator. Fee may be reduced or waived depending on income.
Languages
Interpreter services
Agency info
King County Superior Court's Family Law Facilitator Program
Provides information and referrals to family law litigants who are not represented by attorneys. Serves clients on a drop-in basis and by appointment if an interpreter is required. Facilitators help with family law actions such as divorce, child custody and child support by providing free written instructions, explaining court rules and procedures and reviewing forms to completeness. Facilitators do not give legal advice. Also offers an educational class for parties filing non-parental custody actions. There is a $30 fee to meet with the facilitator, however the fee can be reduced or waived based on proof of low-income.