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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.

Provides information on family law actions, the mandatory forms required and where to obtain them, and offers general guidance on court rules, procedures, and schedules.

Explains court procedures and determines what legal forms are needed in family law cases for individuals without attorneys. Types of cases include divorce, child support, restraining orders and parenting plans. The facilitator is not a lawyer and cannot provide legal advice.

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 free legal assistance by phone for LGBTQ people and their legal advocates. Focuses on helping with custody disputes, separation or divorce, and immigration or asylum. Can potentially assist with other topics as well.

Offers low-cost mediation in person, over the phone, and at small claims court. Mediates neighborhood problems, landlord-tenant, foreclosure, family problems/employees problems.

Assists people who are not represented by an attorney with family law actions, such as divorce, child custody and child support. Reviews forms and provides information on court rules, procedures and case schedules.

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.

Advocates for fathers seeking to establish or reestablish positive relationships with their children. Assists fathers who are in arrears on their child support obligations. Helps with obtaining legal documents for parenting plans.

Provides legal assistance with family law, will preparation, SSI, guardianship, power of attorney, protection orders, and credit issues.

Provides legal representation in cases that may establish positive legal precedents concerning the civil liberties of LGBT individuals and people with HIV/AIDS.

Operates a legal clinic where a free 30-minute legal consultation is available for individuals with cases in King County who are not already represented by an attorney. Focus is on serving African American clients but clinic is open to all.

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 Asians.

Provides mediation and group facilitation as an alternative to the court system for resolving conflicts quickly and economically which include divorced parents, family relationships, landlords and tenants, and neighbors. See details.

Assists pro se litigants regarding legal domestic matters.

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.

Provides legal representation in selected cases that affect large numbers of women or set legal precedents in the Pacific Northwest.

Assists people who are not represented by an attorney with family law actions, such as divorce, child custody and child support. Reviews forms and provides information on court rules, procedures and case schedules.

Provides free 1-hour appointments for advice on family law legal issues involving domestic violence. Attorneys at the clinic are not able to provide representation. Serves low-income residents in East, Northeast and Southeast King County.

Provides free 1-hour appointments for advice on family law legal issues. Attorneys at the clinic are typically not able to provide representation. Serves low-income residents of East, Northeast and Southeast King County (does not serve Seattle residents.)

Offers a one-on-one appointment with a volunteer attorney for civil law matters only. Topics include but are not limited to civil protection order assistance, family law (custody, visitation, divorce, minor guardianship), and immigration law.

Provides dispute resolution by means of mediation, conciliation, facilitation and training for workplace, community and family.

Helps people without attorneys in Superior Court family law cases, such as divorce, modification of child support, and modification of parenting plans. Explains court procedures and reviews forms for completeness. Cannot provide legal advice.

Hosts a free monthly legal clinic with a focus on LGBTQ issues; provides information in a variety of areas including family law, debt and bankruptcy, divorce/dissolution, employment discrimination, and transgender legal issues.

Qualified individuals will receive legal help from volunteer attorneys regarding civil legal matters.