Self-Help
The Court provides free legal assistance to eligible consumers representing themselves in civil cases. While we will not represent you, we can help you to process your own case.
Self-Help Services
Free resources are available to eligible consumers to help find legal information and learn how to represent yourself in some legal matters.
Self-Help Services are currently closed to in-person assistance. Assistance is currently being provided remotely by telephone or via email. (Rev. 03-11-2022)
We do not give legal advice, but we can help fill out forms and assist in the following areas:
- Family Law
- Evictions
- Dissolution of Marriage
- Small Claims Actions
- Debt Collection
- Parentage Actions
- Child Support, Custody, Visitation
- Guardianship
- Domestic Violence Prevention
- Other Civil Matters
Alpine County Family Law Facilitator Services
The Family Law Facilitator is an attorney available to provide procedural assistance to people who are representing themselves in family court.
Free legal assistance is available for those with issues related to:
- Child and Spousal Support
- Child Custody and Visitation
- Parentage
- Divorce
- Property Division
- Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
- Other Family Law Matters
California Courts Self-Help Guide
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Self-Help Guide to the California Courts
Resources and information to help you navigate your court case, including step-by-step guides for following procedures and help with understanding your options
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Guía de ayuda de las Cortes de California
Recursos e información para ayudarle a entender y manejar su caso legal en la corte. Incluye instrucciones paso a paso para cumplir con las reglas y procedimiento legal y entender cuáles son sus opciones.