Family Law: General Information
Family Law at a Glance
- Starting a Dissolution of Marriage or Registered Domestic Partnership,
- Establishing Parentage,
- Determining child custody and visitation issues,
- Establishing or enforcing child and spousal support, or
- Dealing with domestic violence or elder abuse issues.
Self-Help Centers and Workshops
Contact the Self-Help Center at one of the following Justice Centers or view the Self-Help Center’s Workshops page for workshop times and dates.
Self-Help Center Locations:- Central Justice Center: First Floor, Room 100-A
- 700 Civic Center Dr. West, Santa Ana, CA 92701
- Harbor Justice Center - Laguna Hills Facility: Second Floor, Room 202
- 23141 Moulton Parkway, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
- Lamoreaux Justice Center: First Floor, Room 101
- 341 The City Dr. South, Orange, CA 92868
- North Justice Center: Upper Level, Room 360
- 1275 North Berkeley Ave., Fullerton, CA 92838
- West Justice Center: First Floor
- 8141 13th St., Westminster, CA 92683
Family Law Facilitator
The Family Law Facilitator is an experienced Family Law attorney who works for the Superior Court of Orange County.
The Family Law Facilitator is not your attorney. There is no attorney-client relationship between you and the Family Law Facilitator. The Facilitator is neutral and can help you as well as the other party (for example, your former spouse, the parent of your child, etc.). If you want help with your case strategy, you should consult with a private attorney for legal advice.
For more information, go to Family Law Facilitator.
Family Law Forms and Laws
Family Court Fees
The State Legislature decides what the fees are to file different kinds of Family Law forms. View the Current Fees.
For information, go to Fee Waivers.
Resources Concerning Children
- The Family Court Services of Superior Court of Orange County has develped a Parenting Plan Guideline
.