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| Family Law Facilitator's Self-Help Center
The Family Law Facilitators assist self-represented individuals in family law matters by explaining court procedures and helping fill out court forms.
What services are available?
Our Mission
The Family Law Facilitator's Self-Help Center is dedicated to helping unrepresented litigants through:
- Better understanding of family law procedures
- Increased access to the family law courts
- Quicker resolution of family law matters
What Can I Expect?
When you visit the Family Law Facilitator's Self-Help Center, you will fill out an intake form describing the issue you want to address. A staff person will review your request and direct you to the best resource to answer your questions.
If you need more specialized services, someone will sit down with you and provide procedural assistance, an understanding of the system, and guidance on completing the forms.
What Should I Bring with Me?
- A copy of all court documents relating to your case. Your papers should be organized by date, with the oldest paperwork on the bottom and the newest on the top.
- Paycheck stubs for the last two months
- Your latest tax return
- Other income and expense information
- Proof of disability, if you are disabled
- Filing fees, if you don't qualify for a fee waiver
Court Locations To Serve You
Assistance at no cost is provided on a first come, first served basis.
Sign-ins are limited and sessions fill up quickly. Come early and be prepared to wait.
220 West Broadway, Room 4001, San Diego CA 92101
Sign-in time: 7:00 a.m.
Session begins at 8:30 a.m.
(DCSS Support Cases ONLY)
1555 Sixth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
Sign-in time: 8:00 a.m.
Session begins at 8:30 a.m.
(Divorce, Paternity, Non-DCSS Support Issues, Child Custody & Visitation, Domestic Violence Temporary Restraining Orders with existing case)
325 South Melrose Drive, North Building, Vista, CA 92081
Sign-in time: 7:30 a.m.
Session begins at 8:30 a.m.
(Divorce, Paternity, All Support Issues, Child Custody & Visitation, Domestic Violence Temporary Restraining Orders)
250 E. Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020
Sign-in time: 7:30 a.m.
Session begins at 8:00 a.m.
(Divorce, Paternity, Non-DCSS Support Issues, Child Custody & Visitation)
500 Third Avenue, 3rd Floor, Room 390, Chula Vista, CA 91910
Sign-in time: 7:30 a.m.
Session begins at 8:30 a.m.
(Divorce, Paternity, Non-DCSS Support Issues, Child Custody & Visitation)
Workshops Available
Beginning a Divorce, Legal Separation or Nullity:
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Family Court - Downtown
English: Mondays & Tuesdays 8:00 a.m. to noon
Spanish: Alternate Wednesdays 8:00 a.m. to noon
East County (El Cajon)
English: Fridays 8:00 a.m. to noon
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North County (Vista)
English: Thursdays 8:30 a.m. to noon
South County (Chula Vista)
English/Spanish: Alternating Wednesdays 8:00 a.m. to noon
Space is limited at all locations.
Please bring your Superior Court case number(s), your last four paycheck stubs, last year's income tax filing, and copies of any court orders.
Interpreters are NOT provided.
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Superior Court of California, County of San Diego
