Self Help Plus offered at King County Bar Association
Provides: - Non-contested marriage dissolutions (default or agreed divorces) - Non-contested legal separations - Establishment of a parenting plan in non-contested (agreed) cases when the father has already been determined Non-contested can include: - Cases where the parties are in agreement with one another - Cases where one party has had no contact at all with the other party (and has no concept of how they might be able to contact them) for at least 18 months Language and American Sign Language interpreters are available for appointments. People may also bring their interpreter with them. Procedure: - 1) Complete application to determine eligibility - 2) Attend meeting with program manager to start drafting legal documents - 3) Meet with program manager to pick up legal documents and then file papers at the court SHP no longer has classes; all meetings are now one-on-one with the program manager. Attorney does NOT represent clients in court.
Voice
Hours
Voicemail only.
Application process
Call to request an application; applications also available online.
Eligibility
Residents of King County below 200% FPL.
Fee
Court fees are $280, if not waived by the court.
Languages
American Sign Language
Interpreter services
Agency info
King County Bar Association
Helps callers assess their need for legal assistance and refers them to an appropriate lawyer. Offers legal advocacy/assistance, and in some cases representation, for issues including civil rights, divorce and family law, caregivers seeking custody and other civil legal matters. Coordinates a clinic for Spanish speakers, and a debt and bankruptcy clinic.