In an effort to make the Wednesday morning dependency calendar more efficient for very brief hearings, Commissioner Brandon Mack will test out a new schedule with two calendars. The 9:00 a.m. calendar will include hearings that tend to be shorter. These will include first set fact findings, shelter care hearings, status hearings, and motions that are likely to be agreed by all … [Read more...] about Dependency court scheduling change
Family Law
Courthouse Facilitator
The Courthouse Facilitator helps people find and fill out family law forms. They are not lawyers and cannot provide legal advice, but they can help correctly fill out the necessary forms, and are extremely knowledgeable about court room procedures. Rachel Munoz-McCormick is a court house Facilitator and she can help you with finding the correct form and with court room … [Read more...] about Courthouse Facilitator
Bill Knebes is pro tem commissioner August 2, 2019
William G. Knebes will sit as pro tem commissioner in the Clallam County Superior Court Family Court on August 2, 2019. Mr. Knebes retired as as Commissioner in the Family Court, and he continues to serve as a private mediator. Mr. Knebes was awarded Jurist of the year during his term as Family Court Commissioner. … [Read more...] about Bill Knebes is pro tem commissioner August 2, 2019
Alex Schodowski is commissioner pro tem July 2019
Alex Schodowski will sit as pro tem commissioner in the Clallam County Superior Court Family Court July 1-12, 2019. Ms. Schodowski is an attorney in Port Townsend, and has been practicing law since 2011. … [Read more...] about Alex Schodowski is commissioner pro tem July 2019
Free Legal Clinic June 15 2019
Clallam and Jefferson County Probono Lawyers Presents: Free Legal Clinic This general legal clinic runs from 12PM to 2PM at the Masonic Lodge in Port Angeles, 622 South Lincoln Street, and provides a free, drop in, legal advice clinic, for low income residents of Clallam and Jefferson Counties. Participants will have the opportunity for a free one on one consultation with … [Read more...] about Free Legal Clinic June 15 2019
Study: how to change DV behaviors
The Process of Primary Desistance From Intimate Partner Violence suggests three things people can do to reduce domestic violence behaviors and the thinking patterns that drive the behaviors. To reduce coercive control behaviors, people and remove external stressors, promote stability in their life, and develop a supportive environment. In my view, from a psychological, … [Read more...] about Study: how to change DV behaviors