Family
Family Law
The following case types are heard in the Family Law Department:
- Dissolution of Marriage, Annulment, Separation
- Parental Rights
- Domestic Violence Prevention
- Custody and Visitation
- Child and Spousal Support
Frequently Asked Questions
The Family Law Facilitator can help you with your divorce paperwork. Please see the Self-Help tab on the Court's website.
You file your paperwork with the Court on the first floor, Civil Division.
You may contact an attorney or ask the Family Law Facilitator for help. You need to file your paperwork with the Court. Proof of service is required and you must have someone that is not a party to the action and is over 18 years old to serve your paperwork, the Family Law Facilitator may help you with this.
No, the Court does not have this information, you will need to contact Yolo County Child Support Services at (530) 661-2880.
You will need to contact Yolo County Child Support Services at (530) 661-2880.
Please see the Self-help tab on this website.
Please check with the Clerk to make sure that all paperwork has been filed that is needed to complete your divorce. You may see the Family Law Facilitator for help.
A default records the fact that a Respondent/Defendant did not answer within the prescribed period of time.
A Response is the Respondent's answer to the Petition filed with the Court. If the response is not filed, the Petitioner can take other action. Please see the Family Law Facilitator or an attorney for further information.