Courthouse Facilitators

Yakima County

Yakima County Family Court Facilitator
128 N. 2nd Street, Rm. 213
Yakima, WA 98901
509-574-2695

• The Yakima County Family Court Facilitator’s hours are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30 am to 3:00 pm, Wednesday from 6:30 am to 5:00 pm and Friday from 6:30 am to 1:00 pm (no receptionist on Fridays)

• To make an appointment, call 509-574-2695 and leave your name, a phone number with voice mail, your case number, and the reason you are calling.

• The $75.00 fee for each appointment must be paid in the Clerk’s Office in advance.

• Do-It-Yourself Books are available for purchase in the Clerk’s Office, cash only:

Divorce Book                                           $50.00
Custody Modification Book                        $40.00
Support Modification Book                        $30.00
Contempt Packet                                     $20.00
Nonparental Custody Book                       $50.00 

• We offer a "Divorce Orientation" to persons filing for a new divorce. 

o       $25.00 fee, to be paid in the Clerk's Office.  Advance registration is not required. Payment may be made just before class starts.

o       Offered 4 times per month, including two times per month in Spanish.  Class schedules are available in the Clerk's Office.  The class is one hour long.  

o       Taught by the Family Court Facilitator.

o       Form usage, court procedures, and overview of divorce process for Yakima County.

• Interpreter Services:

o       Available Monday - Thursday

o       Helps fill out forms in English during appointments with the Family Court Facilitator.

o       No additional fee for the interpreter service.