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1. I am the spouse or parent of a party, can I speak with the Legal Assistant or Attorney handling the case for my spouse or child?

All case information in parentage cases are confidential. Only the parties involved can obtain that information. While the Division of Child Support may accept an authorization to speak to a spouse or parent, the Prosecutor's Office does not.

2. Can I make my child support payment at your office?

Child support payments are made at the Division of Child Support. You may either make the payment at your local office or mail it to: Washington State Support Registry PO Box 45868 Olympia, WA 98504. 

You can also pay online or by telephone. Contact DCS to find out how at www.dshs.wa.gov and click on "Child Support", and then click on "How do I pay my Child Support". You can also contact DCS at 1-800-442-5437.

3. What if I need an interpreter?

If requested, we can obtain an interpreter on the telephone, or if you have an appointment, we will arrange an interpreter upon request to appear at the appointment with you. We need two weeks notice to arrange for an interpreter to appear at an appointment.

4. How do I get Custody? How do I get a parenting plan?

The Prosecutor's Office takes a limited position on custody/parenting plan issues in the parentage cases filed by our office. If you are involved in a parentage case in our office, contact Cherie Lindsey. If not, please contact an attorney at the Family Law Facilitators for assistance.

5. The mother/father is not letting me see my child, what do I do?

See Contempt FAQs.

6. How can I get a child support order against the other parent?

You can apply for child support services from the Division of Child Support. You can also file a court action to obtain a child support order. The type of action depends upon several factors. You can consult the Family Law Facilitators or an attorney for assistance in determining what type of action to file.

7. Can one parent just relinquish their parental rights?

This requires the court's determination that this is in the child's best interests and the court's approval. There are limited circumstances under which the court allows relinquishment of parental rights.

8. Links to other local resources for family law cases

Family Law Facilitator
Snohomish County Bar Association
Moderate Means Program

9. I need court Forms

Self Help Forms Packets containing legal forms for Superior Court cases are available for purchase at the Courthouse, in the Superior Court Clerks office at the Snohomish County Courthouse, 3000 Rockefeller Ave, Everett, WA, Room M206 on the 2nd floor.

You can also purchase them on-line

You can also find Washington State Court Forms here