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Self-Help

Self-Help Center / Family Law Facilitator

The Self-Help Center / Family Law Facilitator’s Office provides legal information and assistance to self-represented parties. We assist with divorce, parentage, child custody, and visitation, child support, cases involving the Department of Child Support Services, spousal support, probate guardianship and conservatorship, small claims, unlawful detainers, domestic violence, civil harassment, elder abuse, workplace violence restraining orders, name changes and gender changes. We provide information regarding court forms, rules, and procedures.  We help parties to start their case or determine the next steps in their case. All services are free of charge. The Self-Help Center does not represent anyone and may assist all parties in your case.

Please note that we are unable to communicate with the judge for you. We are unable to represent you and we cannot act as your attorney.

How to get help

Assistance is available by email, telephone, walk-in hours, workshops, and limited in-person appointments. Each time you visit the Self-Help Center during walk-in hours, please remember to bring your case number and a blue/black ink pen.

  • Walk-in assistance is available Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm.
  • Attend a Self-Help Center Workshop aimed to assist litigants in completing necessary steps within a family law case type.
  • Department of Child Support Services representatives are available during walk-in hours on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month.

How to Check in for Walk-In Services

*Self Help Staff will NOT answer any questions until you have completed the check in process.

  1.  Please sign in using the kiosk immediately to the right of the entrance. Note: You will NOT be issued a ticket.

  1. Once you’ve completed the sign-in, you will take a seat in the lobby and wait to be called by your name.
  2. You will be called by a staff member for assistance with your matter.

Follow the instructions provided by the staff members.

Virtual Assistance

  • Virtual appointments: Schedule a virtual appointment here.
  • Email assistance: contact form.
  • Telephone assistance is available on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. You may contact our office at (530) 406- 6793. Please note that we are not able to answer every call as it comes in. If we do not answer your call, leave a voicemail with your name, phone number, and case number.

What to Expect When Visiting the Court

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