Services provided through the Thurston County Clerk's Office, offering the assistance by the Family Court Facilitator to assist individuals choosing to represent themselves in Court without an attorney. This Facilitator is available to aid with processing paperwork, understanding procedures and scheduling Court hearings. The Family Court Facilitator can: - Explain Court protocol. - Assist in identifying and selecting forms for family law cases only. - Assist in scheduling hearings. - Check paperwork for completeness prior to court. - Arrange for interpretor or other special services for court appearances. - Refer to other agencies for special needs or legal advice. The Family Court Facilitator can NOT: - Meet with anyone represented by an attorney - Give legal advice. - Represent party in court. - Complete the forms for any party. - Tell any party what to say. - Provide assistance in any other case types. - Verify the accuracy of information provided. - Answer questions about the meaning or effect of forms or terms thereof. - Establish an attorney-client relationship or provide legal representation. Facilitator can help with the following types of family law actions: - Dissolutions (Divorce). - Legal Separation. - Non Parental Custody (Third Party Custody). - Child Support Modification. Invalidity (Annulment). - Temporary Orders. - Restraining Orders. - Contempt Motions. - Adoption of/Modification of Parenting Plans. - Parentage Actions (Paternity).