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

516 3rd Avenue, King County Courthouse Room W 280, 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.

Hours

Drop-in: 9 am to noon. M-F.

(206) 477-2781

Voice

Website

https://kingcounty.gov/en/court/superior-court/courts-jails-legal-system/court-programs-children-families/divorce-custody-adoption/family-law-facilitators

Languages

Interpreter services

Application process

Drop in at either the King County Courthouse in Seattle (Room W-280) or the Regional Justice Center in Kent (Room 1 D) during drop-in hours. 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

No cost

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.

What's Here

Conservatorship Assistance Child Custody/Visitation Assistance Child Guardianship Assistance Divorce Assistance Consumer Law Adult Guardianship Assistance Child Support Assistance/Enforcement

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.