LCR 93.04 ADOPTION PROCEEDINGS

                    (a) Where Hearings are to be Held . All adoption hearings shall be heard in the Ex Parte and Probate Department of the case assignment area designated for that case unless specially set before a Judge. All hearings shall be noted in conformity with paragraph (b) of this rule.
                    (b) Notice of Hearing. All adoption hearings requiring notice shall be noted for hearing, on the approved Notice for Hearing form, at least 14 days in advance of the hearing date unless otherwise required for the hearing by law. The moving party shall serve and file all motions documents no later than 14 days before the hearing date.
                    (c) Notice to Adoption Service. Upon the filing of any initial pleadings for adoption of a minor child, the petitioner shall immediately notify the King County Family Court Adoption Service, on a form approved by the Court, of the filing of such proceeding and the names and addresses of all parties and attorneys. Copies of all Notices for Hearing for temporary custody, termination or relinquishment of parental rights or for the entry of a Decree of Adoption of a minor child shall be served upon the Adoption Service in conformity with paragraph (b) of this rule. 
                    (d) Court’s Working Copies. Working copies of pleadings and Notice for Hearing shall be submitted to the hearing judge or commissioner, pursuant to the requirements of LCR 7(b), no later than 14 days prior to the date set for hearing. 
                    (e) Post Placement Reports and Services. No person shall provide post-placement services in a private or independent adoption until authorized by the Court. Unless otherwise specifically ordered by the Court, the adoption agency having legal custody of the child may be appointed to prepare the post-placement report required by statute. In independent adoptions, the motion to appoint a qualified person to provide post-placement services shall be supported by a written curriculum vita or resume. 
                    (f) Case Schedule. [Reserved]
                    (g) Confirmation of Consent. Except where legal custody of the adoptee is held by a licensed child placing agency, King County Family Court Services shall investigate and provide to the Court a report confirming the voluntariness of any consent to relinquish parental rights. No consent to relinquish parental rights shall be approved until the Court has received a report complying with this rule. The petitioner or Adoption Facilitator shall immediately notify the Adoption Service that a Consent to Relinquish Parental Rights of Consent to Adoption is anticipated and that a Confirmation of Consent report will be required. 
                    (h) File Review. The Adoption Service shall review and forward to the Court the original court file, approved adoption checklist, court docket and working copies not less than two court days prior to any properly noted hearing. The Adoption Service shall notify the Court and parties of any deficiencies noted in the court file. 
                    (i) Disclosure of Fees and Costs. A completed financial disclosure form shall be filed by the petitioner and considered by the Court at any hearing which may result in the termination of parental rights, award of temporary custody or entry of an adoption decree.

[Amended effective September 20, 1990; September 1, 1996; September 1, 1999; September 1, 2004; September 1, 2008; June 1, 2009.]