If you are looking for information on the process for court-ordered voluntary treatment plans for an individual with an untreated schizophrenia diagnosis or a qualifying psychotic disorder, please refer to the CARE Act page.
Family Law Facilitator's Office (FLF)
The Family Law Facilitator's Office (FLF) provides help at no cost and answers family law questions for people who do not have legal representation. FLF staff includes attorneys, paralegals, and clerks with experience in family law who can help prepare court forms and provide general legal information. The FLF does not assist parents or parties who have an attorney of record on file. The attorneys at the FLF are not your lawyers, but are neutral court employees who do not represent any parent or party and may provide information and services to all parties in the case. The FLF is a self-help provider and cannot take responsibility for your case and cannot act as your lawyer. Individuals are personally responsible for all aspects of their cases.
Help is provided through walk-in assistance, workshops, and remote assistance. Please be advised that the FLF typically has a very high demand for services and there can be significant wait times. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
Important: FLF staff cannot assist you with minor children present. Please see the Children’s Waiting Room information below.
Family Law Facilitator
Resources & Assistance
Find information on how to request assistance with family law matters and sign up for video workshops. View articles, family law forms, frequently asked questions and important family law links.
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Need to Start a New Divorce or Legal Separation Case?
Learn about the divorce process in California by visiting the Judicial Council of California’s Divorce or Separation Self-Help website and watch the FLF’s Dissolution of Marriage Workshop video, then refer to the FLF homepage to draft your forms and request a review.
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*The San Diego Law Library has reference materials and self-help guides available in these areas. To view a list of FREE LEGAL WEBSITES compiled by the San Diego Law Library, see http://sandiegolawlibrary.org/services/web-resources/. |
Children's Waiting Room
Topics discussed at the Family Law Facilitator's Office may not be appropriate for minor children. While supervised children’s waiting rooms are available at each courthouse, space is limited and on a first come, first served basis. If you have minor children, you are encouraged to make other child care arrangements while visiting the facilitator's office. If your minor child does accompany you during your visit, please be advised that you may be asked to return at a later date if having your child with you makes it difficult to provide service.
FLF Court Locations
FLF offices are available in the Central Courthouse, as well as the North, East and South County Regional Centers. View detailed locations, hours and other helpful information.
To determine which FLF office to visit, check where to file your case.