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Available in English and Spanish
Family Law
Superior Court
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.
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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
www.SuccessfulCo-Parenting.com
(360) 399-6429
4 Hours Online
Available in English and Spanish
www.TwoFamiliesNow.com
(541) 343-4747
4 Hours Online
Available in English and Spanish
online.divorce-education.com
4 Hours Online
Available in English and Spanish
wa.onlineparentingprograms.com
(866) 504-2883
Support@OnlineParentingPrograms.com
4 Hours Online
Available in English and Spanish
Family Law Facilitators
Family Law facilitators are not attorneys and are prohibited from practicing law.
About
The Family Law Facilitator provides assistance, coordination, development and direction of services relating to family law issues for people who do not have an attorney. Appointments are available in person or by phone, and a Spanish speaking facilitator is available.
Contact
Available 8:45 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. by appointment only
Call (360) 416-1290 to schedule an appointment
Cost
$20.00 for a ½ hour appointment, paid prior to appointment. Cash and certain credit cards are accepted.
Once scheduled, you may pay for your appointment in person at the Law Library or Click Here to Pay Online. 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.
Guardians Ad Litem Information
Skagit 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:
- Application – filled out, dated and signed. (Found on the Superior Court Forms Page.)
- Memorandum of Understanding
- W-9 (for new GALs)
- Resume
- WSP background check
- Copy of training certificate
- Proof of supervised assignments (for new Title 26 applicants who are not attorneys)
- Education And Experience Requirements
Current Guardian ad Litem Lists
