Superior Court
FAMILY LAW |
Approved Parenting Seminars |
Parenting SeminarsApproved Parenting Seminars Skagit County requires all persons involved in a parenting plan (custody/visitation) action to participate in an approved parenting seminar within 90 days after the service of a petition starting the legal proceedings (See SCLSPR 94.01.1). There are fees associated with the seminars. Some providers offer reduced fees or grants. Contact the provider directly for information on fees. The court can enter sanctions or can choose not to enter a final parenting plan or custody order if the parties have not completed the approved seminar. This requirement may be waived by the court for good cause. Your early participation in any one of these programs may decrease the stress for you and your child or children and may speed up the resolution of your legal proceeding. The seminars are designed to help parents learn about the issues children deal with when their parents separate. Parents generally report having learned valuable information which assists them in helping their children deal with the separation. “Separate Homes Connected Families” Co-Parenting Class “Successful Co-Parenting” Class “Two Families Now” “Children in Between” Class “Co-Parenting” Class |
Family Law FacilitatorsEsme Romero and Darcy MacKenzie-Mehlhaff Hours 8:45 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. by appointment only Spanish speaking facilitator is available. The Family Law Facilitators provide assistance, coordination, development and direction of services relating to family law issues for people who do not have an attorney. The Family Law Facilitators are available on: Monday through Friday, 8:45 – 4:00 BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Costs: $20.00 for a ½ hour appointment; paid prior to appointment. Certain credit cards are accepted. You may also pay-by-phone. Payment: Law Library. Courthouse, 1st floor Please arrive for your appointment at least ten minutes early to allow time to pay the fee at the Law Library and sign a disclaimer. The Family Law Facilitators are not attorneys and are prohibited from practicing law. Call the Law Library at (360) 416-1290 to set up appointment. Appointments are available in person or by phone. If your appointment is by phone, instructions will be provided when your appointment is made.
You can pay for your appointment in person at the law library or by phone 360-416-1290. Cash and credit cards are accepted. Refunds are not available for missed appointments. To better serve you and to ensure you are prepared for your appointment, please refer to the Family Law outlines which are located on the Superior Court forms page.
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Guardians Ad Litem InformationSkagit County Superior Court creates a new Guardian ad Litem (GAL) registry for Title 11 and Title 26 each September 1st. Please refer to the Skagit County Local Court Rules for education and experience requirements. To be considered for these registries, the following documents must be submitted to the Court Administrator prior to September 1st:
Current Guardians Ad Litem Lists |