Sequim - Patsene Dashiell is the new Parenting Matters Foundation and First Teacher Executive Director. She succeeds Executive Director Patty Waite, who has retired from the position. Parenting Matters is a non-profit organization that serves as a resource for parents of young children. Parenting Matters oversees the First Teacher program for parents of children … [Read more...] about Patsene Dashiel is new Parenting Matters Foundation director
Family Law
Parenting Plans and COVID-19
Governor Inslee's Stay Home, Stay Healthy declaration does appear to mean Parenting Plans should continue to be followed. If things take a down turn because of the COVID-19 virus, it is possible this may change. This page will be updated as needed. A number of county courts (not Clallam) have issued orders requiring that Parenting Plans must be followed absent an emergency … [Read more...] about Parenting Plans and COVID-19
Domestic Violence help – During COVID-19 pandemic
Domestic violence increases in time of stress and Shelter In Place type orders. At the same time, it can be even harder for victims of domestic violence to access services or even safely call for help living in close quarters. All North Olympic domestic violence agencies are answering intake calls and providing services, although their in-person services may be limited to some … [Read more...] about Domestic Violence help – During COVID-19 pandemic
Trial and settlement conference settings
Although all trials have been cancelled because of COVID-19, the Clallam County Superior Court is allowing them to be reset. This applies to both civil and criminal trials. For civil cases, including family law cases, new trial settings and re-settings can be done at the usual time, 8:45 a.m. on Friday mornings, but only by telephone. Appearances at the clerk's window are … [Read more...] about Trial and settlement conference settings
Settlement Conferences cancelled – COVID-19
Clallam County Superior Court has determined that until April 24, 2020, all family law settlement conferences will be stricken and may not be reset until restrictions are lifted. No new settlement conferences may be set. If cases are resolved by parties on their own, agreed orders can still be presented for review and signature. … [Read more...] about Settlement Conferences cancelled – COVID-19
Family Court Calendar Changes: January 29 and 31, 2020
Wednesday 1/29/20 – Comm. Alexandrea Schodowski Presiding (Comm. Mack out)(Juvenile Facility)8:15 – CHINS/YAR9:00 – Dependency (Family Court)1:00 – Civil Ex Parte/Juvenile Ex Parte1:30 – LIFT Court Staffing3:00 – LIFT Court Friday, 1/31/20 (Family Court) – Comm. Alexandrea Schodowski Presiding (Comm. Mack out)8:45 – Adoptions9:00 – Domestic Calendar1:00 – Civil/Juvenile … [Read more...] about Family Court Calendar Changes: January 29 and 31, 2020
Family Court Facilitator job announcement 2019
Update: this position has been filled. Position Announcement: Family Juvenile Court Improvement Plan Coordinator (FJCIP) / Court Facilitator Update: February 25, 2020. The Facilitator position has not been filled. Applications will be taken until the position is filled. A second review of applications will be made by the judges on February 29, 2020. Clallam County … [Read more...] about Family Court Facilitator job announcement 2019
Calendar Changes: Friday, January 3, 2020, Family Court
Please note the following calendar changes for Friday, January 3, 2020, regarding Family Court to be heard in Superior Court: Judge Coughenour – Courtroom 18 8:45/9:00 Civil/Adoptions and Family Court1:00 Criminal Ex Parte1:30 Criminal Calendar Judge Erickson – Courtroom 2 9:00 Criminal Calendar1:00 Civil/Juvenile Ex Parte1:15 DV Calendar1:30 Civil Calendar2:30 … [Read more...] about Calendar Changes: Friday, January 3, 2020, Family Court