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Family Court Services serves parties who need to file for Dissolution, Separation or Nullity of Marriage; Establishment of Parental Relationship, Petitions for Custody and Support, Motions for Child Custody, Support, or Visitation, Support Enforcement, Guardianship of Minors, Adoption, or who seek protection from Domestic Violence, Civil Harassment, Workplace Violence or Elder Abuse.

The WJC helps low-income workers recover unpaid wages and combats wage theft through a range of related programs.  WJC's direct services include representing individuals in civil claims for unpaid wages, enforcement of unpaid wage judgments, and commercial litigation to recover wage judgments (e.g., fraudulent transfer claims and claims under California Corporations Code §§ 316, and 2009, et seq.).

Swords to Plowshares assists veterans with Veterans Administration disability claims and discharge upgrade applications before the Discharge Review Boards and Boards for Correction of Military Records. Swords to Plowshares gives one time advice to those from the five Bay Area counties outside of San Francisco.  For San Francisco residents, in-house representation is offered or a connection to a pro bono attorney.

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. The Facilitator's Office can help you with preparing your forms and can give you general information, but they cannot go with you to court, or give you legal advice.

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 to be represented by an attorney in court.

The Family Law Facilitator is not responsible for the outcome of your case.

Individual appointments with the facilitator are set up only after a consultation with the Self-Help Center staff.

The Family Law Facilitator and staff give free assistance to self-represented litigants (individuals in a legal action who do not have an attorney) in limited family law-related matters. The Office of the Family Law Facilitator provides legal forms and procedural guidance in the following areas: Paternity actions, child support and spousal support.

The Self-Help Center offers free help to people who are representing themselves in Court in a variety of legal matters. Trained, knowledgeable staff can help you find and fill out Court forms, answer questions on how you can proceed in your case, help you understand the Court process, and refer you to other resources to save time and reduce frustration.