Family Law
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The following links provide information on family law, with the focus on cases in San Diego. Need help? Visit us at one of our locations, or contact us directly for all your research needs at refdesk@sdlawlibrary.org or by calling 619-531-3900.
Guides
Clinics
- San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program (every Wednesday at the downtown branch of the Law Library)
- Family Law Facilitator
Forms
- Judicial Council Family Law Forms – Dissolution, Legal Separation, and Annulment
- Judicial Council Family Law Forms – Parentage Actions
- Judicial Council Family Law Forms – Motions and Attachments
- Judicial Council Family Law Forms – Enforcement
- Judicial Council Family Law Forms – Interstate Actions
- Judicial Council Family Law Forms – Government Child Support
- Judicial Council Family Law Forms – Summary Dissolutions
- Judicial Council Family Law Forms – Miscellaneous
- FL-100: Petition for Dissolution of Marriage/Legal Separation/Nullity of Marriage
- FL-115: Proof of Service of Summons
- FL-120: Response to Request for Dissolution of Marriage
- Guide & File Forms Preparation Assistance
Self Help Video Tutorials – Family Law (California Lawyers Association)
Online Resources
- Divorce Mediation Group
- California Courts: Divorce or Separation
- California Courts: FL-107-INFO
- San Diego Superior Court: Divorce FAQ
Electronic Resources
- Family Affairs & Divorce (Nolo Press)
- How to do your own Divorce in California (Nolo Occidental Press – available on library computers)
Library Resources
