Washington State · Families & family court
A guide for Washington families in family court.
WA Family Guide helps parents understand the custody and parenting-plan process and find affordable help. Through an Indigo Unlimited fund, we pay vetted Limited License Legal Technicians (LLLTs) and family-law attorneys directly so eligible low-income families can get professional help they couldn't otherwise afford.
How it works
How it works for families
Step 1
Tell us about your situation
Fill out a short request form. It takes about five minutes. Please don't send court documents yet.
Step 2
We review your request
We look at household size, income and the type of case. Every request is reviewed individually.
Step 3
We match you with a vetted partner
If you qualify, we assign your case to an approved LLLT or family-law attorney. You talk with them directly.
Step 4
The fund pays the partner
Approved costs are paid by Indigo Unlimited straight to your partner. Money never passes through families.
Who qualifies
Who qualifies
Effective October 2026.
- Full support: households at or below 200% of the 2026 HHS Federal Poverty Guidelines.
- Partial support: households from 201% to 300% of the guidelines.
- Priority: Washington custody and parenting-plan cases involving minor children.
- Funding cap per family: [TBD]
- You tell us your household size and income (self-attested). We may ask for a pay stub or benefits letter.
| Household size | 100% | 200% · full support up to | 300% · partial support up to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $15,960 | $31,920 | $47,880 |
| 2 | $21,640 | $43,280 | $64,920 |
| 3 | $27,320 | $54,640 | $81,960 |
| 4 | $33,000 | $66,000 | $99,000 |
| 5 | $38,680 | $77,360 | $116,040 |
| 6 | $44,360 | $88,720 | $133,080 |
| 7 | $50,040 | $100,080 | $150,120 |
| 8 | $55,720 | $111,440 | $167,160 |
| Each additional person | +$5,680 | +$11,360 | +$17,040 |
Resources
Free help while you wait
NoWhereElse (www.nowhereelse.org) is our free companion site for parents dealing with separation, custody and safety. It has plain-language guides, a find-help directory, and a Spanish version.
If you are in danger, call 911. For domestic violence support, call the Washington State Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-562-6025.
For professionals
Are you a Washington LLLT or family-law attorney?
Join our partner network. You set your own reduced rates, receive screened referrals, and get paid directly by Indigo Unlimited.