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Family Law Facilitation offered by King County Superior Court at Family Law Facilitator Program in Seattle

516 3rd Avenue, King County Courthouse, Seattle, WA 98104

Located downtown Seattle in Pioneer Square, between 3rd & 4th Ave and between Jefferson & James Streets. Call King County Metro at (206) 553-3000 or visit http://tripplanner.kingcounty.gov/ for public transit information.
Eligibility
Parties involved in family law actions who are not represented by an attorney.
Languages
Interpreter services
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-291; in Kent, program is in room A-1222. If the case involves: ending your divorce or parenting plan (paternity already determined) case by agreement or default, starting a minor guardianship, completing annual reports in an adult guardianship, trial preparation, or any matter for which an interpreter is required, you may schedule an in-person or virtual appointment with a Facilitator through the website
Fees
$30 per visit to meet with a facilitator.   Fee may be reduced or waived depending on income.
Service area
King, WA

Other Information

Languages

  • Interpreter services
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.
Providing organization
King County Superior Court's Family Law Facilitator Program
Provides information and referrals to family law litigants who are not represented by attorneys.