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Serves as the official record keeper for the Superior Court. Has information about passports, state info, various forms, family law assistance, criminal fines, mandatory parenting classes, and domestic violence resources.
Serves as the official record keeper for the Superior Court. Serves the courts and the citizens of Mason County in a manner best suited to provide quality, efficient, and effective service. The position of County Clerk is best characterized as the administrative and financial officer of the Superior Court. The County Clerk’s purpose is to ensure the separation of powers among the three branches of government by preserving the integrity of the judiciary. Those three branches are Executive, Judicial and Legislative.
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Passports
Adoption Petition Filing Offices
Court Ordered Parenting Programs
Divorce Records
Domestic Violence Protective/Restraining Orders
Local Officials Offices
Divorce Petition Filing Offices
Adoption Records
Provides legal assistance with family law, will preparation, SSI, guardianship, power of attorney, protection orders, and credit issues.
Provides free legal assistance for low-income individuals who would otherwise be denied access to the legal system because of the inability to pay. Potential clients are screened to determine income and case eligibility. Referrals are made to local attorneys who volunteer their time.
Provides legal assistance with the following: Family Law (includes family law class to anyone who is seeking help in having their family law court documents reviewed), Debtor-Creditor, Bankruptcy, Social Security/ Disability, Wills/Power of Attorneys, Guardianship, Landlord/Tenant, Child Support, Immigration, and Protection Order.
* Does not assist with: Criminal matters (of any kind including traffic infractions), Termination of Parental Rights, or Adoptions.
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Crime Victim/Witness Related No Contact Orders
Emancipation of Minors
Landlord Rights Information/Counseling
General Legal Aid
Domestic Violence Protective/Restraining Orders
Divorce Assistance
Paternity Suits
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Living Wills
Welfare Rights Assistance
Eviction Prevention Assistance
Child Custody/Visitation Assistance
Will Preparation Assistance
Landlord/Tenant Dispute Resolution
Tenant Rights Information/Counseling
Legal Counseling
Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse Restraining Orders
Offers low-cost mediation in person, over the phone and at small claims court. Mediates neighborhood problems, landlord-tenant, foreclosure, family problems or employer/employee problems. Cannot assist in issues involving drugs or violence.
Services are provided by trained professional mediators who volunteer their time. Services include:
- Face-to-face mediation
- Conflict coaching for problems
- Some simple negotiation over the telephone
TYPES OF PROBLEMS THE CENTER WILL HANDLE:
- Neighborhood problems (noise, pets, parking, lawn & garden, property line problems and other nuisances)
- Landlord-tenant issues (deposits, repairs, damages, eviction prevention due to COVID, etc. )
- Real estate or personal property
- Foreclosure mediation
- Business consumer problems (faulty merchandise, refunds, exchanges, etc. )
- Employer/employee grievances
- School problems involving faculty or administration, students or parents
- Family issues such as problems related to divorce and parenting plans
- Other domestic problems not involving violence, restraining orders, or other factors that require professional intervention or assistance.
TYPES OF PROBLEMS NOT HANDLED:
- Any problem requiring legal assistance, such as filing lawsuits, criminal defenses, will preparation, etc.
- Issues involving drug/alcohol abuse, domestic violence, abuse to children, or issues where one or more parties fears abuse
- Problems where a party cannot speak adequately on their own behalf, although can work with clients who have a case manager.
All clients must be able to keep agreements made
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Housing Complaints
Divorce Assistance
Labor and Employment Law
Labor Arbitration/Mediation
Mortgage Delinquency and Default Counseling
Child Custody/Visitation Assistance
Consumer Law
Rental Security Deposit Complaints
Landlord/Tenant Dispute Resolution
Mediation
Provides information about collection and disbursement of child support.
Provides information about collection and disbursement of child support.
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Comprehensive Family Law Services
Support Orders
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
A judge or commissioner decides whether it is safe for the child to remain in the home or whether the child should be placed in out-of-home care.
A judge or commissioner decides whether it is safe for the child to remain in the home or whether the child should be placed in out-of-home care.
The focus of the 72-hour shelter care hearing is to protect the child and offer ways for the parent to address the issues that led to the state's involvement.
At this time, the court also decides an appropriate visitation schedule for children and parents, a service plan for the parents, and whether there is a need for medical, mental health or substance abuse evaluations and treatment for the parents.
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Child Custody/Visitation Assistance
Child Guardianship Assistance
Individual, marriage and family counseling (sufficient for court orders). Parenting classes (sufficient for court orders), therapy groups.
Individual, marriage and family counseling (sufficient for court orders). Parenting classes (sufficient for court orders), therapy groups.
Chemical dependency counseling (not sufficient for court orders). Offers a course entitled "Developing Capable Young People" based on three perceptions and four skills that determine how effectively a person will handle the events of their life.
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Marriage and Relationships Counseling
General Counseling Services
Court Ordered Parenting Programs
Family Counseling
The Family Law Orientation (FLO) is a series of videos you can watch on YouTube. The videos provide information on the court processes, including court rules and resource information.
The Family Law Orientation (FLO) is a series of videos you can watch on YouTube. The videos provide information on the court processes, including court rules and resource information.
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Comprehensive Family Law Services
Offers children and family counseling, treatment for child victims of sexual abuse, and coordination of family support services, including parent education, parenting classes, and family advocate services to promote the self-sufficiency and well-being of families.
Offers children and family counseling, treatment for child victims of sexual abuse, and coordination of family support services, including parent education, parenting classes, and family advocate services to promote the self-sufficiency and well-being of families.
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Family Counseling Agencies
Parenting Skills Classes
Child Guidance
Family Resource Centers/Outreach
Parent Support Groups
Child Sexual Abuse Counseling
Adoption and Foster/Kinship Care Support Groups
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Court Ordered Parenting Programs
Offers screening that determines whether a parent is engaged with their child in a positive manner. Helps to predict the quality of future/long-term parent/child interaction. Parents are referred by Department of Children Youth and Families.
Offers screening that determines whether a parent is engaged with their child in a positive manner. Helps to predict the quality of future/long-term parent/child interaction.
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Family Preservation Programs
Court Ordered Parenting Programs
Offers court approved mandatory parenting classes to parents in the process of filing for divorce or legal separation. Includes a four hour seminar on separation, custody, child development, communication skills, positive parenting skills.
This four hour seminar will focus on children’s needs during their parent’s separation, custody issues and/or divorce. Parents will learn about the developmental stages of children, communication skills, the impact of divorce on children and positive parenting skills. This seminar is approved by the Kitsap County Superior Court and intended for parents involved in divorce, legal separation, or paternity actions. Upon completion, you will be given a Certificate of Completion to be filed with the Court.
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Court Ordered Parenting Programs
Parenting Skills Classes
Operates legal clinics across King County where free 30-minute legal consultations are available for individuals who are not already represented by an attorney.
Operates legal clinics providing free 30 minute consultations with an attorney at multiple locations across King County. As of 9/2024, most clinics are telephonic, but there may be limited in-person availability in Seattle and Kent. Details will be provided to clients during intake screening.
Clinic attorneys can:
- Determine whether the client has a legal problem
- Suggest possible options
- Help answer papers, summons and requests
- Provide appropriate referrals
Neighborhood Legal Clinic attorneys may not have expertise in all areas of the law, but they will make every attempt to answer questions accurately.
Attorneys CANNOT give advice on criminal legal issues or provide representation on any legal matters.
Categories
Emancipation of Minors
Alimony Assistance
Landlord Rights Information/Counseling
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Organizational Start Up Services
Housing Discrimination Assistance
Government Complaints/Government Ombudsman Offices
Social Security Disability Insurance Appeals/Complaints
Impounded Vehicle Services
Automobile Complaints
Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse Restraining Orders
Consumer Fraud Reporting
Landlord/Tenant Dispute Resolution
Repossession Agency Complaints
Adult Guardianship Assistance
Mortgage Delinquency and Default Counseling
State Disability Insurance Appeals/Complaints
Unemployment Insurance Benefits Assistance
Protection and Advocacy for Individuals With Disabilities
General Legal Aid
Child Custody/Visitation Assistance
Human Trafficking Legal Assistance
General Education Advocacy
Driver License Retention/Reinstatement Assistance
Special Education Advocacy
Corporate/Business Law
Food Stamps/SNAP Appeals/Complaints
Workers Compensation Benefits Assistance
Tenant Rights Information/Counseling
Medicaid Appeals/Complaints
Contract Law
Employment Discrimination Assistance
Patient Rights Assistance
Public/Subsidized Housing Appeals Assistance
Welfare Rights Assistance
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Paternity Suits
Intellectual Property Law Training/General Information
Housing Complaints
Home Sanitation
Taxpayer Advocate Services
Estate Entitlement Assistance
Divorce Assistance
Post Conviction Restoration of Civil Rights
Consumer Law
Warranty Complaints
Predatory Lending Assistance
Legal Counseling
Eviction Prevention Assistance
Identity Theft Reporting/Recovery Programs
HIPAA Complaints
Labor and Employment Law
Criminal Record Expungement Assistance
Serves as the official record keeper for the Superior Court. Has information on attorneys, judges, and various legal forms.
Serves as the official record keeper for the Superior Court. It is our mission to serve the courts and the citizens of Grays Harbor County in a manner best suited to provide quality, efficient, and effective service. The position of County Clerk is best characterized as the administrative and financial officer of the Superior Court.
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Court Records
Community Courts
Divorce Petition Filing Offices
Local Officials Offices
Divorce Records
Adoption Petition Filing Offices
Passports
Court Ordered Parenting Programs
Adoption Records
Provides dispute resolution by means of mediation, conciliation, facilitation and training for workplace, community and family.
Provides dispute resolution by means of mediation, conciliation, facilitation and training. Types of disputes include but are not limited to: landlord/tenant; consumer/merchant; parent/teenager; employer/employee; neighbor/neighbor; family; divorce; parenting plans/property division; small claims court cases; and non-violent criminal cases.
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Child Custody/Visitation Assistance
Organizational Conflict Resolution Services
Landlord/Tenant Dispute Resolution
Mediation
Arbitration
Divorce Assistance
Conflict Resolution Training
Provides voluntary confidential mediation to individuals, organizations, and communities.
Provides voluntary confidential mediation to individuals, organizations and communities. Serves as an alternative or compliment to the judicial system, provides professional training in mediation and conflict resolution, and promotes the vital importance of peacefully resolving disputes.
Provides assistance with the following issues:
- Neighborhood problems (noise, pets, parking, lawn & garden, property line problems and other nuisances)
- Landlord-tenant issues (deposits, repairs, damages, etc.)
- Real estate or personal property
- Foreclosure mediation
- Business consumer problems (faulty merchandise, refunds, exchanges, etc.)
- Employer/employee grievances
- School problems involving faculty or administration, students or parents
- Family issues such as problems related to divorce and parenting plans
- Other domestic problems not involving violence or other factors that require professional intervention or assistance
Does not assist with the following issues:
- Any problem requiring legal assistance, such as filing lawsuits, criminal defenses, will preparation, etc.
- Issues involving drug/alcohol abuse, domestic violence, abuse to children, or issues where one or more parties fears abuse
- Problems where a party cannot speak adequately on their own behalf, although can work with clients who have a case manager
Categories
Mediation
General Consumer Complaints
Labor Arbitration/Mediation
Consumer Law
Rental Security Deposit Complaints
Mortgage Delinquency and Default Counseling
Child Custody/Visitation Assistance
Divorce Assistance
Landlord/Tenant Dispute Resolution
Provides legal advice and representation with family law issues for survivors of domestic violence who live in Seattle and are under 200% FPL. MUST be referred by DV advocate.
Provides legal advice and representation in family law issues for potential clients who live or work in Seattle, work with a DV agency located within Seattle, recently fled Seattle, or are cooperating with law enforcement in Seattle, who are survivors of domestic violence and telephone advice to advocates working with survivors of domestic violence. Clients gain access to the program through referral by a domestic violence advocate.
Printed materials regarding legal rights, responsibilities and procedures may also be available in various languages.
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Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Child Custody/Visitation Assistance
Judicial Advocacy
DCYF staff work with children and families to identify their needs and develop a plan for services that support families and assure safety and well-being for children. These services are designed to reduce the risk of abuse, find safe alternatives to out-of-home placement, and assure safety and permanency for children in care.
Provides both permanency planning and intensive treatment services to children and families who may need help with chronic problems such as on-going abuse and neglect or intensive medical needs.
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Adoptive Family Recruitment
Foster Home Placement
Child Custody/Visitation Assistance
Family Preservation Programs
Intensive Family Reunification Services
Child/Youth Placement Evaluation Programs
Offers parenting classes throughout the year. These classes also satisfy the requirements for mandatory court-ordered parenting classes.
Offers parenting classes throughout the year. These classes also satisfy the requirements for mandatory court-ordered parenting classes.
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Court Ordered Parenting Programs
Parenting Skills Classes
A judge or commissioner decides whether it is safe for the child to remain in the home or whether the child should be placed in out-of-home care.
A judge or commissioner decides whether it is safe for the child to remain in the home or whether the child should be placed in out-of-home care.
The focus of the 72-hour shelter care hearing is to protect the child and offer ways for the parent to address the issues that led to the state's involvement.
At this time, the court also decides an appropriate visitation schedule for children and parents, a service plan for the parents, and whether there is a need for medical, mental health or substance abuse evaluations and treatment for the parents.
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Child Custody/Visitation Assistance
Child Guardianship Assistance
Operates several advice clinics at a variety of locations and times, makes referrals to volunteer attorneys and provides public information for low-income clients. Attorneys are on staff and can sometimes provide emergency legal services. Fill out an intake on the website.
Operates several advice clinics at a variety of locations and times (including evenings), makes referrals to volunteer attorneys and provides public information for low-income clients.
Has attorneys on staff and can provide limited emergency services depending on the client's legal issue.
Clients are encouraged to start an intake through the website, call or come by for legal assistance and referrals to other organizations.
Current clinic times and locations are available online and appointments are required for some clinics (check website for clinic times and details).
Areas of assistance can include:
- Family Law & Domestic Violence
- Landlord/Tenant
- Foreclosure
- Consumer and Business
- Bankruptcy
- Vacation of Criminal Records
- Reinstatement of Drivers License
- Veteran Assistance
- Wills, Probate, Guardianship and Power of Attorney.
Also serves as a referral partner with the Federal Civil Rights Clinic. Will direct clients to the clinic for intake, appointments, and follow up.
Categories
Consumer Law
Driver License Retention/Reinstatement Assistance
Criminal Record Expungement Assistance
Comprehensive Family Law Services
Self Representation Assistance
Divorce Assistance
Landlord/Tenant Dispute Resolution
Child Custody/Visitation Assistance
Lawyer Referral Services
Will Preparation Assistance
Specialized Information and Referral
General Legal Aid
Attorneys work with interpreters to give consultation and legal advice on family law, immigration law, landlord-tenant disputes, employment law and other areas. Call for an appointment. Focuses on serving limited English-speaking Koreans.
Operates legal clinics providing free 30 minute consultations with an attorney.
Focus is on Korean and Korean-speaking clients.
Clinic attorneys can:
- Determine whether the client has a legal problem
- Suggest possible options
- Help answer papers, summons and requests
- Provide appropriate referrals
Neighborhood legal clinic attorneys may not have expertise in all areas of the law, but they will make every attempt to answer questions accurately.
Attorneys CANNOT give advice on criminal legal issues or provide representation on any legal matters.
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Durable Power of Attorney for Asset Management
Grandparent Rights
Adoption Legal Services
Protection and Advocacy for Individuals With Disabilities
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Eviction Prevention Assistance
Adult Guardianship Assistance
Asylum Application Filing Assistance
Landlord/Tenant Dispute Resolution
Bankruptcy Assistance
Foster Care Legal Services
Contract Law
Warranty Complaints
Alien Travel/Reentry Document Filing Assistance
Taxpayer Advocate Services
Driver License Retention/Reinstatement Assistance
Criminal Record Expungement Assistance
Paternity Suits
Mortgage Delinquency and Default Counseling
Repossession Agency Complaints
Organizational Start Up Services
Naturalization Support/Legal Services
Child Guardianship Assistance
General Education Advocacy
Comprehensive Family Law Services
Immigrant Labor Certification Filing Assistance
Identity Theft Reporting/Recovery Programs
Government Complaints/Government Ombudsman Offices
Workers Compensation Benefits Assistance
Consumer Fraud Reporting
Customer Service Discrimination Assistance
Housing Complaints
Special Immigrant Juvenile Petitions
Child Custody/Visitation Assistance
Corporate/Business Law
Elder Law
Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care
Education Discrimination Assistance
Patient Rights Assistance
Intellectual Property Law Training/General Information
Estate Entitlement Assistance
Emancipation of Minors
Rights Counseling for Undocumented People
Constitutional/Civil Rights Groups
Collection Complaints
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Impounded Vehicle Services
Welfare Rights Assistance
Landlord Rights Information/Counseling
Unemployment Insurance Benefits Assistance
Work Permits
Home Sanitation
HIPAA Complaints
Child Advocacy Centers
Post Conviction Restoration of Civil Rights
Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse Restraining Orders
Labor and Employment Law
Native American/Tribal Law
General Legal Aid
Employment Discrimination Assistance
Consumer Law
Comprehensive Immigration/Naturalization Services
Deferred Action on Alien Removal
Housing Discrimination Assistance
Automobile Complaints
Public/Subsidized Housing Appeals Assistance
Family Justice Centers
Predatory Lending Assistance
Special Education Advocacy
Voting Rights Protection
Immigrant Benefits Assistance
Divorce Assistance
Will Preparation Assistance
Addresses the needs of children, parents, and families by offering support groups, education, foster care and adoption support, help for guardians, as well as special programs for foster youth and teens.
Addresses the needs of children, parents, and families by offering support groups, education, foster care and adoption support, help for guardians, as well as special programs for foster youth and teens.
- Parent Support Classes: offering support groups and classes for parents and families to help educate and support as they're raising their children. Includes: 7 to 10-week Parenting Skills Classes for parents/caregivers of children, 0-18 years of age; and 4-hour Co-Parenting Seminars required by the courts to support parents who are going through divorce or separation and have minor children.
- Adoption Resource: offers adoption counseling for birth mothers who are considering adoption or are interested in more information about adoption. Families learn how the process works, discover future opportunities, and receive support throughout the adoption process.
- Kinship Navigator: provides services to enhance the ability of relatives to provide safe, stable, and a nurturing environment for the children in their care. Services include legal referral regarding custody, financial assistance to reach basic needs, parent education & training, support group, assistance in applying for federal and state subsidies, help with child care, help in navigating through the education system, and information on medical dental, and mental health services.
- Foster Teen Programs: assists youth in acquiring the skills they need in order to live and function effectively on their own. These include interpersonal skills, money management, housing, work and vocational skills.
Categories
Adoption Evaluation/Placement
Adoption and Foster/Kinship Care Support Groups
Kinship Care
Parenting Skills Classes
Organizational Advocacy Program Development
Financial Literacy Training
Housing Search Assistance
Life Skills Education
Adoption Counseling and Support
Court Ordered Parenting Programs
Assists pro se litigants regarding legal domestic matters.
Assists pro se litigants regarding legal domestic matters. Will explain how the court works; provide dissolution, child support modification, and parenting plan/custody modification forms packets; provide guidance in filling out forms; check completed paperwork; help schedule court hearings; and assist clients in obtaining an interpreter or other special services needed for court.
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Child Custody/Visitation Assistance
Self Representation Assistance
Alimony Assistance
Divorce Assistance
Provides a 4-hour class designed to assist parents in supporting children who have witnessed, or have been affected by domestic violence. Upon completion of the seminar, participants receive a certificate of completion.
Provides a 4-hour class designed to assist parents in supporting children who have witnessed, or have been affected by domestic violence.
Upon completion of the seminar, participants receive a certificate of completion.
Classes are offered twice per month on a Saturday from 9am-1pm, and are presented separately for men and women.
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Court Ordered Parenting Programs
Parenting Skills Classes
Provides parent education, case management, family counseling, and cultural and recreational activities for children and families. Parenting curriculums meet court ordered parenting class requirements.
Provides education, information, support and resources for children and families.
Services and activities are based on Family Support Principles and include:
- Parent education
- Case management
- Family counseling
- Cultural and recreational activities
Staff and families work together in relationships based on equality and respect that enhance families' capacity to support the growth and development of all family members. Parenting curriculum meets court ordered parenting class requirements.
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Court Ordered Parenting Programs
Family Resource Centers/Outreach
Parenting Skills Classes
Qualified visitation supervisor is with the child(ren) at all times during the visitation. When the non-custodial parent arrives the child(ren) and parent spend time together while the visitation supervisor observes and documents their interactions. Parent exchange program that provides a safe environment for parental exchanges for visitations. A visitation supervisor is assigned to the child for the time between pick up and drop off. Each parent will check in/out the child(ren) and show ID.
Provides trained staff members to monitor supervised visits between parents and children.
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Court Ordered Parenting Programs
Parental Visitation Monitoring