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

 

 

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 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…

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.

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.