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Adoption Information/Family Adoption offered by King County Superior Court at Family Court Services in Kent

401 4th Avenue North, Regional Justice Center, Rm1-D, Kent, WA 98032

Located on 4th Ave N between W James St & W Smith St. Call King County Metro at (206) 553-3000 or visit http://tripplanner.kingcounty.gov/ for public transit information.
Eligibility
Washington state residents.
Hours
M-F, 8:30am-noon 1-4pm.
Languages
Interpreter services
Application process
Call for more information.
Fees
Adoption search: $30 (money orders only). Non-identifying: $60 (money orders only).   Form packets: $20 (additional $3.50 for mailing; check or money orders only). Petition to access: $30 (check or money orders only).   File review/checklist review: $15 (money orders only). Most other services are on a flat fee basis of $150 per hour with a $500 maximum. No fee to birth parents. Additional costs for certified copies.   Does NOT accept credit or debit for any services.
Service area
King, WA

Other Information

Languages

  • Interpreter services
Provides information, referral and written forms for various types of adoption.   Assistance provided in processing petitions for an order accessing a sealed adoption file.   Non-identifying file information may only be provided to adoptees, birth parents and adoptive parents upon request.   If identifying information is requested, or a reunion is sought, referral to Confidential Intermediary services is available.    The types of adoption packets available for purchase are:
  • Step-parent consenting birth parent
  • Step-parent non-consenting birth parent (unknown and/or unknown whereabouts)
  • Adult
  • International (re-adoption)
  • Independent/In-Home Relative (non-agency)
Facilitation appointments are scheduled for self-represented parties who require further assistance with the guidelines for procedure, provided with their adoption packet of forms.    Family Court Services adoption social workers confirm the consent of any relinquishing birth parents before the final court hearing.  If an adoption is contested, or answers to legal questions are sought, parties may independently search for an attorney as adoption services does not offer legal advice or recommend specific attorneys.
Providing organization
King County Superior Court's Family Court Services
Provides mediation, domestic violence assessment and evaluation services to divorcing or separating families for the purpose of developing plans to serve the children's best interest. Also facilitates independent adoptions. Provides case management for complex and high risk cases through Unified Family Court.