Our last video introduced you to the Volunteer Settlement Conference Program – in this video, we spend some time looking at how it works!

Points of Interest:

• 0:36 – What’s first step?
• 2:07 – Do I schedule the conference online?
• 3:00 – How do I communicate with Mediator?
• 4:34 – How do I prepare for a settlement conference?
• 8:20 – Can I have a third-party attend my conference?
• 9:31 – What is the effect of coming to an agreement?
• 11:18 – How long does the settlement conference last?
• 12:14 – Can I choose my Mediator?

Websites:

Washington Courts: Civil Rule 2A

King County: Local Family Law Rule 10

King County Volunteer Settlement Program

King County Family Court Services

(Rev. 5/2023)

 

 

This video looks at some important aspects of filing various types of motions into your family law case.

Below timepoints for some specific discussions:

• 00:39 – Who should hear my motion – a Commissioner? Ex Parte? The assigned Judge?
• 03:58 – How do I get my motion heard by a Commissioner?
• 08:27 – What if I want to file more than one motion?
• 11:07 – How do I get my motion heard by my assigned Judge?
• 15:06 – What to know about presenting your motion
• 16:58 – New hearing confirmation procedure (“List of Submitted Documents.”)

Master list of documents that need to be filed with Ex Parte via the Clerk https://dja-eweb.kingcounty.gov/expar…

King County Superior Court forms https://kingcounty.gov/courts/clerk/f…

Direct link to the List of Submitted Documents: https://kingcounty.gov/~/media/courts…

(Rev. 4/2022)

Recorded in August of 2020, this short video points out some things that you should keep in mind when filing a family law motion – particularly during the time of COVID.

(Rev. 04/2022)

What can you expect when you make an appearance before a family law judge or commissioner? This video gives you some very practical tips – whether you’re appearing via video conference or in person.

(Rev. 04/2022)