Family Law Facilitators

Instructions for most family law cases are available here for free. The instructions have links to the forms you will need.

Appointments: We are setting virtual (via Zoom) and in-person appointments. 

**Facilitators will not answer questions by phone or email without a scheduled appointment.**

If you are unable to appear during walk-in hours to schedule an appointment, please call (206) 263-FLIC (3542) or email us at facilitators@kingcounty.gov. 

In Person: We have a help desk available to answer questions, give you forms and instructions or set future appointments.

*****WALK IN HOURS Effective Tuesday, January 3, 2023*****

Locations:

Kent: 1st floor, Rm A1222  

   Seattle: 2nd floor, Rm W-291

We serve people on a first-come, first-served basis. Being at the courthouse when the office opens is suggested. We will start helping our last person at 11:30 in the morning and 3:30 in the afternoon.

• If all documents are complete and ready to finalize the facilitators will process the documents and get them signed by a judicial officer which will end your case.
• If the documents are not complete or there are other issues you need to fix before finalizing you will be given directions on how to fix any issues and will be set for a return appointment.

Additional information that may be helpful is at https://www.washingtonlawhelp.org/. There are instructions on how to fill out forms and information about attorney referrals

Documents must be signed: Unless the respondent waived notice, or you are finalizing by default both parties must sign all final documents.

For divorce cases:

• There is a 90-day waiting period to finalize your case. The 90-day period starts on the date of service/joinder, or date of filing (whichever is later).

• You must sign a Declaration in Lieu of Formal Proof. The LFLR 5 Formal Proof of Declaration form can be found here.

For cases with children: 

• Both parties must attend the What about the Children class and file proof in the court file before the court will sign your final orders. Information about that class is here.
• A parenting plan, child support order and child support worksheet must be signed to complete your case. 

If you are finalizing by default proof of service must be filed and the respondent must have had an opportunity to respond (20 days if they were personally served in the state of Washington).

ATTORNEYS AND LEGAL PROFESSIONALS: The Family Law Facilitators do NOT assist attorneys or family law cases with an attorney. For instructions on how to finalize family law cases with an attorney, visit: https://www.kingcounty.gov/courts/superior-court/ex-parte-probate.aspx. Voicemails and emails from legal professionals seeking information will not be returned.