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Family Law Orientation offered by King County Superior Court at Family Law Facilitator Program in Kent

Coordinates a one-hour class for parties without an attorney to provide information on the court processes, including court rules and resource information.

Physical Address

401 4th Avenue North, Kent, WA 98032

Hours

M-F, 8:30am-noon 1-4:30pm

Application process

Registration can be accessed online or by calling.   Class dates and times vary. Schedules can be obtained at the King County Clerk's Office, Family Court Services Offices (Room W-280 in Seattle and Room 1D in Kent) or by calling.

Fee

$20; can be reduced or waived depending on income (verification required).

Eligibility

Mandatory for parties not represented by an attorney who are involved in a divorce, legal separation or parenting plan modification action.

Languages

Interpreter services

Service area

King, WA

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.