Court Facilitator offered by Thurston County Clerk at Family and Juvenile Court
2801 32nd Avenue Southwest, Olympia, WA 98512
From I-5 north or south:
take Exit 104 onto Highway 101 (101 North-Aberdeen/Port Angeles).
Take the first exit off Hwy 101 (Cooper Pt. Rd./Crosby Blvd. - Evergreen P Dr./Mottman Rd).
At the end of the exit ramp, turn left onto Cooper Pt. Rd.
Turn right at the second traffic light onto Mottman Road.
Turn left on RW Johnson Blvd.
Turn right on 32nd Ave SW.
From Hwy 101 going south:
take the Black Lake Blvd exit.
Turn right at the traffic light onto Black Lake Blvd.
Stay in the left only lane and follow it as it turns left onto 21st. Follow the road as it makes a right hand curve onto RW Johnson Blvd to a 4-way stop.
Continue on RW Johnson about 1/2 mile, then turn right onto 32nd Ave SW.
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$25 per appointment.
Thurston, WA
Description
Assist individuals choosing to represent themselves in Court without an attorney. Aids with processing paperwork, understanding procedures and scheduling Court hearings. Facilitator can help with the following types of family law actions: - Dissolutions (Divorce). - Legal Separation. - Non Parental Custody (Third Party Custody). - Child Support Modification. - Invalidity (Annulment). - Temporary Orders. - Restraining Orders. - Contempt Motions. - Adoption of/Modification of Parenting Plans. - Parentage Actions (Paternity). The Family Court Facilitator can: - Explain Court protocol. - Assist in identifying and selecting forms for family law cases only. - Assist in scheduling hearings. - Check paperwork for completeness prior to court. - Arrange for interpreter or other special services for court appearances. - Refer to other agencies for special needs or legal advice. The Family Court Facilitator can NOT: - Meet with anyone represented by an attorney - Give legal advice. - Represent party in court. - Complete the forms for any party. - Tell any party what to say. - Provide assistance in any other case types. - Verify the accuracy of information provided. - Answer questions about the meaning or effect of forms or terms thereof. - Establish an attorney-client relationship or provide legal representation.
Providing organization
Thurston County Clerk
Assistance provided in obtaining restraining and/or civil protection orders for personal protection. The County Clerk can also assist the public in understanding and completing legal forms.