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Putting Kids First Parenting Class

Putting Kids First has been presenting the Parenting and Co-Parenting
classes for almost twenty years in English. We are proud to now offer the
Spanish version to those who need a translated version of the most helpful
parenting class online.

Finding and attending a parenting class can often be difficult and we
found an increasing demand for Spanish speaking parents who could not find
classes in Spanish in their area. Having it online in Spanish is just
another way Putting Kids First is trying to help families.

Putting Kids First is dedicated to helping attorneys and courts to receive
a copy of a participants certificate of completion with the email and fax
request filled out by clients, when they complete the class. Two
originals are still mailed out through The United States Postal Service.
The immediate emailing or faxing of certificates can be beneficial for
those, that need a certificate for a fast approaching court date.

Geri Jones
Putting Kids First
Toll Free: 888-777-2298
Email: [email protected]
Website: puttingkidsfirst.org

FOR RENT

“FOR RENT: Whistler Condo at Whiskey Jack from 11/24/12 at 4:00 p.m. to 12/1/12 at 10:00 a.m.. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, fully furnished. Sleeps 6. $750.00. Call John Doherty at 360-327-3500.”

Are you an adoptive family, someone considering adoption, or wish to support those who have adopted children?

Are you an adoptive family, someone considering adoption, or wish to support those who have adopted children?
If so, on November 15, 2012 at 10:00 a.m., Clallam County Superior Court will open its doors to finalize adoptions in Clallam County as part of National Adoption Day. This one day celebrates the joys of adoption and encourages more people to create or grow families through adoption. We’re joining a nationwide effort to call attention to the more than 100,000 children waiting in the United States foster care system.
Following the adoptions at 10:30 a.m. there will be a short program where a few guest speakers who will share their personal experiences with foster care and adoption. Following their remarks, there will be a reception with light refreshments served.
Every year more than 4,000 adoptions are finalized as part of National Adoption Day, and communities host events to celebrate families formed through adoption. It is also a day to draw attention to the nearly 30,000 children who turn 18 without having forever families.
There also will be activities to celebrate families who adopt and provide information to prospective parents about the adoption process. From November 12 – 16, there will be a public display at the Clallam County Courthouse which will provide information regarding foster care and adoption in the State of Washington.
Please include the following notice in your community calendar listing. If you have any questions about National Adoption Day and our local celebration, please contact me at number above.
Thank you for your assistance.
W. Brent Basden
Clallam County Superior Court Commissioner
[email protected]

Prevention Works updates website

Prevention Works! of Clallam County has updated their website. Prevention Works! completed their five year Clallam County Prevention Plan in 2011, with the help of dozens of local agencies and local volunteers. The Prevention Plan covers:

  1. Parenting education,
  2. Early childhood mental health issue identification
  3. Promoting academic success
  4. Preventing youth violence and bullying
  5. Providing resource information
  6. Home visiting

Their new website, based on a social media platform, is at http://preventionworks.ning.com/

Anyone interested in the Prevention Works! mission is invited to become a free member of the new website.

Military Divorce Pension Division CLE

I am pleased to announce that I will be speaking in an upcoming Strafford live phone/web seminar, “Military Divorce: Dividing Military Retirement Benefits” scheduled for Thursday, September 13, 1:00pm-2:30pm EDT.
Military retirement benefits often represent the most valuable asset in a military marital estate. Division of military pensions presents complex challenges due to unique rules that govern military retirement pay, applicable federal laws and procedures, and jurisdictional issues.
Identifying the appropriate methods of division for an active duty service member’s pension is essential. Counsel must anticipate issues involving a retiree’s ability to thwart pension division by election of disability benefits and utilize remedial measures through an indemnification clause.
Understanding the costs, benefits and implementation of the Survivor Benefit Plan, the survivor annuity in the event the service member predeceases the former spouse, is also critical. Practitioners must know the deadlines for application, selection of the base amount, and who will pay the premiums.
My fellow panelists and I will prepare family law counsel to identify the important issues that arise in dividing military pensions, such as navigating applicable federal laws and procedures, dealing with jurisdictional issues, choosing methods of pension division, and allocating the Survivor Benefit Plan.
We will offer our perspectives and guidance on these and other critical questions:
What rules govern the division of military retired pay and where can they be found?
What are the methods of division for an active duty service member’s pension?
How can the division of a military pension be thwarted by a military retiree’s election and how can this be remedied?
What are the rules for securing Survivor Benefit Plan coverage?
After our presentations, we will engage in a live question and answer session with participants — so we can answer your questions about these important issues directly.
I hope you’ll join us.
For more information or to register >
1-800-926-7926 ext. 10 (mention code: FP1LK2-PZO1BY)
Sincerely,
G. Brentley Tanner, Atty
Law Offices of Mark E. Sullivan
Raleigh, N.C.

Family Law in the Military

Kitsap Legal Services Office
Family Law in the Military
Wednesday, August 29, 2012, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
920 Park Ave. Bremerton, WA 98337
Presented By:
Captain Dan Jones, Civilian Legal Assistance Attorney (NLSO)
1:45 p.m. Registration
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Overview: 1 Hour
– Former Spouses Protection Act
– ID Cards – Right to Keep
– Soldiers & Sailors Act
– Dependents
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Service Member Relief Act (SCRA) 1 Hour
4:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. Happy Birthday Captain Dan!
Wish Dan Jones a Happy Birthday
REGISTRATION
**Cost is $40 for Attorneys and $20 for Non-Attorneys. Dessert and beverages provided at no additional charge.
Name of Attendee(s): _____________________________________ Telephone No.: _____________________
Make checks payable to: Kitsap Legal Services & mail to PO Box 1446, Bremerton, WA 98337
Credit Card Payments – please complete the following information:
VISA o MasterCard o Amount: $ ____________
Name on Card: _____________________________________________________________________________
Account No.: _____________________________________ Expiration Date: ______________________
Telephone No.: __________________________________ Email: ______________________________
Signature: ________________________________________________________
Email to: [email protected]
Amanda Osborn, Paralegal
Kitsap Legal Services & Attorney Referral Service
Program Assistant
920 Park Avenue (PO Box 1446)
Bremerton, WA 98337
(360) 479-6125 ext. 11

3rd Annual CCBA Golf Tournament

Will Payne and Rob Onnen are organizing the 3rd Annual CCBA Golf Tournament, to be held Tuesday, August 28, 2012 @ 2:00 p.m.
at the Peninsula Golf Course in Port Angeles.

Please RSVP to Will Payne at [email protected] as soon as possible so he and Rob may put the teams together!!

Prosecutor Position

The Quileute Tribal Council is accepting proposals to provide Prosecutorial services to the Quileute Tribal Court.   Please contact Charlene Meneely, Chief Court Clerk/Court Administrator at 360-374-4305 with any questions.