Family Court

Honorable Timothy B. Fennessy

Courtroom 307, Family Law Judge

Honorable Annette S. Plese

Courtroom 301, Family Law Judge

Superior Court Commissioners

Family Law Center, Room 200, 509-477-5702
Honorable Tami M. Chavez, Room 306
Honorable Nichole Swennumson, Juvenile Court
Honorable Kevin Stewart, Room 200
Honorable Michelle Ressa, Room 200
Honorable John Stine, 4th Floor Annex
Honorable Tony M. Rugel, Room 200
Honorable Julia Pelc, Court Administrator's Office
Honorable Jacquelyn High-Edward, Room 304

Family Law Responsibilities

Family Law / Domestic Relations Matters include:

Dissolution/Legal Separation/Invalidity of a Marriage
Modification of Custody/Parenting Plan
Modification of Child Support Order
Establishment of Parentage (Paternity)
Non-parental (Third Party) Custody

Ex Parte Court
Civil Commitment

Family Law Coordinator

The Family Law Coordinator coordinates all Court calendars, schedules and case management issues for the 8 Court Commissioners.

Court House Facilitator (Family Law)

The Court House Facilitator (Family Law) facilitates to empower Pro Se individuals with necessary instructions, forms, and efforts necessary to participate with the Family Court.

Children's Waiting Room

The Children's Waiting Room is a free drop-in childcare program available to residents of Spokane County attending to business on the Spokane County Courthouse campus.