Self Help Family Law Events | Superior Court of California

Family Law Events and Workshops

Virtual/Remote Services

Virtual Services are available by Phone or Zoom.

The Self-Help Legal Services phone lines are open Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Call (951) 274-4499 or (760) 393-2163.

Riverside Superior Court Self Help Legal Services

This is an online class offered through Zoom. For dates and times visit the Family Law Workshop Calendar. This online workshop will go over the following:

Overview of Divorce/Legal Separation
How to Fill Out Divorce Packet
How to Fill out Fee Waiver Packet

Form Packets: You are advised to download the following packets and have them available during the presentation to obtain guidance on how to complete the forms, page-by-page.

This is an online class offered through Zoom. For dates and times, visit the Family Law Workshop Calendar. This is the final step to complete a divorce, legal separation or nullity case.

Who should attend this workshop?

This online class is only for:

Petitioners (the spouse/partner that started the divorce or legal separation), AND
More than 30 days have passed since the petitioner served the petition and summons, AND
The respondent (the other spouse/partner) did not file a response (so he or she “defaulted”), AND
There is no written agreement between the parties.

If you do not meet all of these requirements, then you do not qualify to file a default judgment. If you are unsure if you qualify for a default judgment, please call the Self-Help Legal Services hotline.

Requirements: In order to participate, all participants must have their default judgment packet pre-filled with parties’ names, addresses, case number, and must be about 80% complete. View and download the Default Judgment packet should you have the need.

Clinic Name	Services Provided
Family Law Judgment Review Clinic (SP/EN) Image	This is an online clinic offered through Zoom. For dates and times visit the Forms Review Calendar page. Who can be helped at this clinic? Parties who want to have their divorce or parentage judgment reviewed before filing. Those who received their judgment back from the court for corrections. Requirements: In order to participate, Customers must have their family law judgment packets pre-filled with parties’ names, addresses, case number, and must be about 80% complete. If customers have a rejected family law judgment packet, a complete copy of your rejected packet must be scanned/imaged onto your computer. Customers must be able to present their family law judgment packets (new or rejected) via share screen on the zoom ap OR emailed to Self Help for our staff to view it. This is a virtual clinic that will take place over Zoom and is intended for customers who can share their forms using their computer screen or view a shared screen. Links to Judgment Packets Default Judgment Default with Written Agreement Judgment by Agreement Default Paternity Judgment Paternity Judgment by Agreement If you are unsure as to which packet you should prepare or prefer an individual telephone appointment for assistance, please call the Self-Help Legal Services at (951) 274-4499.
Mandatory Settlement/Trial Readiness Conference Review Clinic Image	This is an online clinic offered through Zoom. For dates and times visit the Forms Review Calendar page. Who can be helped at this clinic? Parties who are scheduled for either a Mandatory Settlement Conference or a Trial Readiness Conference All packets must be available as a PDF and must be approximately 80% complete. This is a virtual clinic that will take place over Zoom and is intended for customers who can share their form suing their computer screen or view a shared screen. Links To MSC Packets Mandatory Settlement Conference Packet Trial Readiness Conference Packet
Child Support & Family Law Forms Review (SP/EN) Image	This is an online class offered through Zoom. For dates and times visit the Forms Review Calendar page. This clinic provides brief information, including an overview of available resources, answers to general questions about your case, and guidance on accessing both local and state court forms. If your forms are at least 80% complete, you may be eligible for a form review by a staff member during the clinic. Forms must be filled out with all necessary details, including party names, addresses, and case numbers. This is a virtual clinic conducted online, designed for participants who can share their forms via computer screen or device camera. Assistance is available for the following: Child Support Forms Opening a Child Support Case Responding to a Complaint Modifying a Child Support Order Completing Income & Expense Declarations Requesting Orders for Past-Due Support and Credits Explaining Court Procedures and Related Forms Family Law Forms Divorce, Legal Separation, or Nullity Parentage and Custody Matters Request for Orders (e.g., new or modified orders for custody, visitation, child support, spousal support, temporary use of property) Findings and Orders After Hearing Stipulations and Agreements Dismissals Domestic Violence Restraining Orders Note: This clinic is not meant for review of Rejected or New Family Law Judgments. Please contact our Self Help phonelines for an more information on Judgment Review at (951) 274-4499 or (760) 393-2163.

Clinic Name

Services Provided

Family Law Judgment Review Clinic (SP/EN)

This is an online clinic offered through Zoom. For dates and times visit the Forms Review Calendar page.

Who can be helped at this clinic?

Parties who want to have their divorce or parentage judgment reviewed before filing.
Those who received their judgment back from the court for corrections.

Requirements: In order to participate,

Customers must have their family law judgment packets pre-filled with parties’ names, addresses, case number, and must be about 80% complete.
If customers have a rejected family law judgment packet, a complete copy of your rejected packet must be scanned/imaged onto your computer.
Customers must be able to present their family law judgment packets (new or rejected) via share screen on the zoom ap OR emailed to Self Help for our staff to view it.
This is a virtual clinic that will take place over Zoom and is intended for customers who can share their forms using their computer screen or view a shared screen.

Links to Judgment Packets

If you are unsure as to which packet you should prepare or prefer an individual telephone appointment for assistance, please call the Self-Help Legal Services at (951) 274-4499.

Mandatory Settlement/Trial Readiness Conference Review Clinic

This is an online clinic offered through Zoom. For dates and times visit the Forms Review Calendar page.

Who can be helped at this clinic?

Parties who are scheduled for either a Mandatory Settlement Conference or a Trial Readiness Conference

All packets must be available as a PDF and must be approximately 80% complete.

This is a virtual clinic that will take place over Zoom and is intended for customers who can share their form suing their computer screen or view a shared screen.

Links To MSC Packets

Child Support &
Family Law Forms Review (SP/EN)

This is an online class offered through Zoom. For dates and times visit the Forms Review Calendar page.

This clinic provides brief information, including an overview of available resources, answers to general questions about your case, and guidance on accessing both local and state court forms. If your forms are at least 80% complete, you may be eligible for a form review by a staff member during the clinic. Forms must be filled out with all necessary details, including party names, addresses, and case numbers.

This is a virtual clinic conducted online, designed for participants who can share their forms via computer screen or device camera.

Assistance is available for the following:

Child Support Forms

Opening a Child Support Case
Responding to a Complaint
Modifying a Child Support Order
Completing Income & Expense Declarations
Requesting Orders for Past-Due Support and Credits
Explaining Court Procedures and Related Forms

Family Law Forms

Divorce, Legal Separation, or Nullity
Parentage and Custody Matters
Request for Orders (e.g., new or modified orders for custody, visitation, child support, spousal support, temporary use of property)
Findings and Orders After Hearing
Stipulations and Agreements
Dismissals
Domestic Violence Restraining Orders

Note: This clinic is not meant for review of Rejected or New Family Law Judgments. Please contact our Self Help phonelines for an more information on Judgment Review at (951) 274-4499 or (760) 393-2163.

In-Person Services

On-site services available at specific courthouses and child support offices.

Assistance is available at the child support offices in Indio and Riverside. For dates and times visit the Assistance Calendar.

We can assist with the following matters:

Opening a Child Support case
Modify Child Support
Agreements for Child Support

Attention: Services are on a first-come, first-served basis. Please arrive early, as space is limited.

Assistance is available on in Corona, Indio, and Menifee at the dates and times listed on the Forms Review Calendar page.

Who can be helped at this clinic?

Parties who want to have their divorce or parentage judgment reviewed before filing.
Those who received their judgment back from the court for corrections.
Judgment Forms Review is available to Self-Represented Litigants only.

Requirements: In order to participate, customers must bring their family law judgment packets pre-filled with parties’ names, addresses, case number, and must be about 80% complete.

Links to Judgment Packets

If you are unsure as to which packet you should prepare, please call the Self-Help Legal Services phone line at (951) 274-4499 on Monday, Wednesday, or Thursday from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.

Please Note: The clinic services are on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please come as early as possible as services are not guaranteed.

Assistance is available in Corona, Indio, Menifee, and Palms Springs at the dates and times listed on the Assistance Calendar.

Self-Help Legal Services staff will be available to provide brief services which include explaining available resources, providing access to local and state forms, and scheduling one-on-one forms review appointments, workshops or other services.

Services are on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please arrive early, as space may be limited.

Services are only available to litigants who do not have an attorney.
Court staff cannot provide legal advice.
No attorney-client relationship is established through Self Help Legal Services.

Who can be assisted?

Customers seeking legal information, resources, and referrals in the areas of Family Law (Divorce, Legal Separation, Nullity, Custody, and Support).

Family Law Clinic: Riverside Legal Aid

Family Law Workshops are provided by Riverside Legal Aid (RLA) and are available on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Location: 4129 Main St. Ste 101, Riverside, CA 92501

Riverside Legal Aid provides counsel and advice with an attorney for those who qualify. Attorneys and Paralegals prepare the following court documents for their eligible clients:

Dissolution Petitions and Responses
Paternity Petitions and Responses
Request and Response for Orders

Assistance with other Family Law matters will require an appointment. Riverside Legal Aid can be reached at (951) 682-7968, Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Domestic Violence Clinic: Legal Aid Society of San Bernardino

This Domestic Violence Clinic is provided by Legal Aid Society of San Bernardino (LASSB) in partnership with Riverside Superior Court.

The Legal Aid Society of San Bernardino is available for in-person assistance on Monday - Thursday from 8:00 AM - 11:30 PM and 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM.

Location: Riverside Family Law Courthouse - 4175 Main Street (3rd Floor), Riverside, CA 92501. Sign in at the lobby. Do not pull a ticket number from the kiosk to receive assistance.

Feel free to reach their telephonic clinics at (909) 277-7889, offering assistance to domestic violence and sexual assault survivors residing in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. Additionally, we provide legal representation to individuals who meet our eligibility criteria. Our operating hours are Monday to Thursday, from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Family Law Self Help Event Calendar

Additional Resources

Family Law Form Packets

Self-Help form packets generally include a group of fillable forms that are required to begin or complete a case.

Read About Family Law Form Packets
How to prepare for an MSC?

Riverside Self Help Legal services offers an online video series to assist you in the preparation of all forms necessary to prepare for your MSC.

Read About How to prepare for an MSC
How to Schedule a hearing?

A Request for Order is needed to schedule a court hearing and ask the court to make new orders or to change orders in a case.

Read About How to Schedule a hearing
How to file a Request for Temporary Emergency Orders

A Request for Emergency Order is needed to schedule an emergency court hearing and ask the court to make new orders or to change orders in a case.

Read About How to file a Request for Temporary Emergency Orders
How to Separate the forms from my packet?

Instructions on how to separate Self Help packets, to be able to eSubmit.

Read About How to Separate the forms from my packet

Legal Information and Referral Line

Starting a Divorce, Legal Separation or Nullity (Workshop)

Default Judgment (Workshop)

Who should attend this workshop?

Forms Review Clinics (SP/EN)

Child Support/Department of Child Support Services (DCSS)

Family Law Judgment Clinic

Self Help Brief Services

In-Person Services provided by Court Justice Partners

Family Law Self Help Event Calendar