Family Law Division of the Civil Clerk's Office Print this Page
Phone: (415) 444-7040
Email: family@marincourt.org
Location: Civic Center, Hall of Justice, Room 113
Office Hours: 8:30am - 4:00pm


The Family Law Division has jurisdiction over the following types of matters

  • Dissolution (Divorce)
  • Legal Separation
  • Nullity (Annulment)
  • Domestic Partnerships
  • Child and Spousal Support Enforcement
  • Adoptions - private and stepparent
  • Domestic Violence
  • Establishment of Parental Relationship
  • Child Custody, Support and Visitation
  • Termination of Parental Rights
  • Emancipation of Minors

Self Help Services

There are numerous self help services to assist parties who are representing themselves in family law proceedings. Please see some of the common links below.

Parties representing themselves may find assistance at Legal Self Help Services, located at the Civic Center, Hall of Justice, Room 244, San Rafael. The telephone number is (415) 444-7130.

Parties may complete many family law forms on line by clicking here.

Parties may also try the new California Courts' Online Self-Help Center. The web site was created to help Californians find assistance and information, work better with an attorney, and represent themselves in some legal matters.

For parties who are representing themselves in a dissolution, legal separation or nullity case, the Court offers a specialized calendar, in which volunteer attorneys, mediators and other legal professionals are available in the courtroom to answer questions and help complete various procedural steps in the case or prepare court documents.

Family Law Information
Overview

Family Court is comprised of three distinct program areas:

  • Family Law Division of the Civil Clerk's Office, which processes filings and schedules court hearings for many different types of matters.
  • Family Law Facilitator's Office, which assists parties who have questions about child support, spousal support, health insurance, and the availability of community resources to help families.
  • Family Court Services, which provides child custody mediation and helps parents resolve child-focused disputes once parents are living apart.


 
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