Indio Self-Help Information Center

General Contact Information


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WALK-IN
Hours
  • Monday 7:30 am - 4 pm
  • Tuesday 7:30 am - 4 pm
  • Wednesday 7:30 am - 4 pm
  • Thursday 7:30 am - 4 pm
  • Friday 7:30 am - 4 pm
LEGAL CLINIC
Hours
  • Monday 9 am and 1:30 pm
  • Wednesday 9 am and 1:30 pm
  • Thursday 9 am
Information

Family Law Facilitators are attorneys with experience in family law matters and who provide free assistance to unrepresented litigants regarding petitions, responses, Department of Child Support Services (DCSS) questions, child and spousal support calculations, motions, and general family law questions. Facilitators can help you in preparing your forms and can give you general information, but they cannot go with you to court.

The Family Law Facilitator is not your lawyer, but a neutral person who does not represent any party. There is no attorney-client relationship between you and the Facilitator. Communications between you and the Facilitator are not confidential. You should consult with your own attorney if you want personalized legal advice or strategy, have a confidential conversation, or be represented by an attorney in court.
The Family Law facilitator is not responsible for the outcome of your case.
Facilitators are available to meet with litigants on a first come, first served basis, during regular hours at various courthouses throughout Riverside County.
While visiting the Riverside Superior Court’s Family Law Facilitator offices/Self Help Centers, it is recommended that your children be left with an appropriate child care provider or family member. If you are unable to find care for your children, you may bring them. However, if your children become disruptive while you are at the Family Law Facilitators Office or Self Help Center, you may be asked to leave. Note: Children are not allowed in workshops. Please plan to attend a workshop on a day and time when you have care available for them.
PLEASE NOTE: If you are beginning a family law case you will be required to attend a workshop before meeting individually with a Facilitator.

Family law workshop calendar:
http://www.riverside.courts.ca.gov/cal_indfamlawworkshop.pdf

OTHER
Information

A Small Claims Advisor is available to give assistance to anyone who is involved in a Small Claims case or who may become involved in a Small Claims case. The Small Claims Advisor can also help with Small Claims appeals as well as “post judgment” matters such as collection of money by writs and liens.

For the Riverside region, call (951) 274 - 4499
For the Desert region, call (760) 393 - 2163

smallclaimsadvisory@riverside.courts.ca.gov

For more information: http://www.riverside.courts.ca.gov/selfhelp/smclaimsadvisorprgm.pdf

For a calendar of workshops: http://www.riverside.courts.ca.gov/selfhelp/smclaadvisorcal.pdf

Who We Are

Self Help Centers can assist with filling out paperwork and understanding court processes. However, the staff at these centers do not give legal advice or provide legal representation. This is because they are open to everyone in a community and must be able to provide help to both parties in a court case. Self Help Centers are a great option for people who are representing themselves in court or when they aren't eligible for legal aid.

Who We Serve

Area(s)
  • Riverside County
Is this organization accessible by wheelchair? No
Does this organization provide access for the hearing impaired? No

Type of Help

This group provides the following types of services based on your legal needs and its resources:
Last Review and Update: Feb 18, 2025
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