Family Law - Tentative Rulings
Phone: (415) 444-7170
Email: familylaw@marincourt.org
Location: Civic Center, Hall of Justice, Room 113
Office Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm


If all parties agree to the Court's tentative ruling, that ruling will become the order of the Court.

If any party wishes to appear for oral argument, that party must:

  1. Telephone the other parties or their attorneys by 4:00 p.m. the day before the scheduled hearing date. It is not necessary to speak directly with counsel or the other parties; it is alright to leave a message.
  2. Then, immediately advise the law and motion clerk by leaving a message no later than 4:00 p.m. the day before the scheduled hearing at (415) 444-7046, option 5.

PLEASE NOTE: If proper notification of all parties and the Court is not made by the 4:00 deadline, no oral argument will be permitted and the tentative ruling will become the order of the Court.

To Obtain Tentative Rulings Online.

Tentative rulings are available by 2:00 p.m. by clicking below on the court day preceding the hearing date. The tentative rulings include all family law departments with matters on law and motion calendars for the following day. The date of each ruling is listed at the top of each file. Be sure to verify the date when viewing the rulings.



PLEASE NOTE: Family law cases that are designated as confidential by California law will not be posted on-line. For tentative rulings in those matters, please contact the judicial secretary at (415) 444-7260. Confidential cases include matters involving unmarried parents.