Self-Help Center
The Self-Help Center is located on the Third Floor of the Yuba County Courthouse.
Workshops
A number of workshops are provided by the Self-Help Attorney/Family Law Facilitator at the Self-Help Center.
For dates/times of workshops, see the Self-Help Attorney/Family Law Facilitator Schedule.
Beginning a Dissolution/Legal Separation
The Self-Help Attorney/Facilitator provides all forms necessary to start a dissolution of marriage or a legal separation action in the State of California. Participants are given line-by-line instructions and the forms are completed in the workshop. The Self-Help Attorney/Facilitator explains how to file and serve the paperwork and at the conclusion of the workshop, she reviews the completed forms.
Request for Order (RFO)
The Self-Help Attorney/Facilitator provides all forms necessary to file the Request for Order (RFO). The RFO is a method used to obtain a court date. It can cover any pending issue in a family law case, i.e., child custody, visitation and support, spousal support, and distribution of property. Participants are given line-by-line instructions and complete the forms in the workshop. At the conclusion of the workshop, the Self-Help Attorney/Facilitator reviews the completed forms and explains to the class participants how to file and serve the documents.
Default Judgment
The Self-Help Attorney/Facilitator provides all forms necessary to request default in a dissolution of marriage or legal separation case. “Default” is the method used to obtain a judgment of dissolution or legal separation when the other party has not filed a response. Participants are given line-by-line instructions and complete the forms in the workshop. At the conclusion of the workshop, the Self-Help Attorney/Facilitator reviews the completed forms and explains to the class participants how to file and serve the documents.
Self-Help Computers
The Self-Help Center also features a computer lab which provides public access to online self-help resources, including some that provide step-by-step assistance in filling out various legal forms. When completed, the forms can be printed for filing with the Court.
The computer lab hours are as follows:
Monday - Friday:
- 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.