Who is your child's first and most important teacher? Yep, it's you, and the First Teacher program is here to help you. They provide resources for parenting (free to Clallam County residents), including a monthly newsletter. They provide free child development cards which briefly orient parents to the activities and thoughts parents should see their children achieving, and … [Read more...] about First Teacher program
Practice areas
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
Port Angeles Pro Bono: Family Law Project
Low Bono Family Law mediation program 2023 Port Angeles Pro Bono is offering low bono family law mediation services in conjunction with Angeles Mediation in 2024. Work with a lawyer-mediator to solve your case and keep costs down and get the outcome you want rather than what a judge thinks you should have. Mediation involves working with a lawyer who tries to help both … [Read more...] about Port Angeles Pro Bono: Family Law Project