Courthouse Facilitator offered at Cowlitz County Clerk’s Office
312 Southwest 1st Avenue, Room 233, Kelso, WA 98626
Eligibility
Individuals with family law cases who do not have an attorney.
Hours
M-F, 8:30am-4:30pm. Appointment times vary.
(360) 577-3016
Voice·
Clerk's Office
Email[email protected]
Application process
Call for appointment. Appointments can range anywhere from 15-30 minutes in length, depending on the type of case. Appointments exceeding 30 minutes will require a second appointment.
Fees
$20 for an appointment. Does not accept personal checks.
Service area
Cowlitz, WA
Assists individuals without attorneys in family law cases, including divorces, child support modifications, parenting plan modifications, contempt orders (visitation, child support, maintenance), and temporary orders.
What Court Facilitators Can Do:
- Help identify required family law forms.
- Review prepared forms for completeness.
- Assist with scheduling court hearings.
- Explain court procedures.
- Make referrals to other agencies.
Data provided by
Washington 211
Providing organization
Cowlitz County Clerk’s Office
Keeps permanent records of all cases filed in Superior Court, which include felony criminal, civil lawsuits, family law matters, probates and guardianships, and mental or alcohol commitment cases.