Tulare County Family Court Services Program
General Contact Information
Who We Are
A family law facilitator is a lawyer who works for the superior court in your county to help parents and children for free. They can provide information on things like establishing paternity and creating child support, spousal support, and partner support orders. They can also assist with filling out court forms, calculating support amounts, legal referrals and referring you to other organizations that help parents and children.
Who We Serve
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| 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: |
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| Description of Services | Child custody and visitation mediation is mandated in Family Code section 3160 and is part of the process of Child Custody Recommending Counseling. However, if you are referred to Family Court Services and mediation is not successful, the child custody recommending counselor will provide information and recommendations to the court in writing before your court hearing Limited investigation in child custody cases may be conducted when ordered by the court, as provided in Family Code section 3112. Pre-marital interviews for juveniles who petition for a marriage license, per Family Code sections 302 and 304. Investigation of Guardianship and Conservatorship petitions pursuant to Probate Code sections 1513 and 1826. Stepparent adoption investigations on requests for adoption, pursuant to Family Code section 9001. |