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Divorce, custody, and adoption

Get guidance on Family Law hearings involving children and families including divorce, adoptions, and parenting plans. Learn more about the services we provide to help you through the process.

Family Law Facilitators

If you do not have an attorney, the Family Law Facilitators can provide guidance through the Family Law court process through our walk-in window and instructional packets.

NOTE: Family Law Facilitators can review your completed forms but cannot fill them out for you. Facilitators are unable to respond to phone calls or emails. Feel free to access the "How-to Resources for Family Law" link below for links to Facilitator Instructions and Forms Packets.

General Family Law Forms

Frequently used King County specific forms for family law motions, hearing continuances, and finalization. 

Filing Requirements

A list of requirements for formatting court documents to ensure they are accepted and processed without delay.

How-to Resources for Family Law

Information packets with form links covering the general processes involving children and families in Family Court. Packets available for Divorce, Parenting Plans (including Modification), Child Support (including Modification), Relocation, How to Serve Legal Documents, Motions (including Default, Dismissal, Registering Out of State Custody Orders, Temporary Family Law Orders, Restraining Orders, Motion for Reconsideration/Revision, Motions for Contempt/Enforcement, Motions to Vacate), How to Prepare for Trial, and Guardianship (adult and minor).

Information About How to Schedule Family Law Motion Hearings, Types of Family Law Trials, and Settlement Conference Resources

Depending on the nature of your Family Law case, you may need a hearing, trial, or settlement. These links will help you schedule your motion or join your virtual hearing as well as provide information about how to prepare for trial and resources for Settlement Conferences.

Family Law Orientation

Learn how to sign up for the Family Law Oriention (FLO) online.

Register for the Parent Seminar

The What about the Children seminar shares how parental conflict affects children. Parents with children are required to attend this seminar for many court processes.

Adoption

Adoption is a unique process for every case. We provide general forms and can help guide you through the court processes.

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