Family Law

This section contains instructional materials developed by self-help center for the people they serve. The materials are developed for specific courts and are examples only.

For materials that are appropriate for statewide use, please see the California Courts Self Help Center.

Family Law: How It Works (232 KB, rev. 02/2003) (prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of Sacramento )
Also available in Vietnamese and Hmong.

Help Resources Handout for Family Law cases (rev. 09/2007) (prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of Marin ).

Issues that May be Addressed During your Court Hearing: Family Law (prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of Butte )

FAQ on Children's Participation - this document provides information on children’s participation and testimony in family law matters, given recent changes to Family Code section 3042 and Rules of Court, rule 5.250.

Pleading - Stipulation to Extend Time (Rev. 08/2013) (Prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara)

How to Write a Declaration (English | Spanish) (Rev. 10/2013) (Prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles)

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Family Law