Family law includes divorce, custody and visitation, child and spousal support, and adoption, including adult and stepparent adoption.This page also provides information about related topics such as guardianship, emancipation, and education. There are many organizations in our community that provide information and assistance with the various aspects of family law cases. Many of these organizations are listed in Community Resources links below.
Forms
Family law cases may require the use of mandatory statewide Judicial Council forms, Sacramento County local forms, or pleadings you will draft yourself. The Sacramento family court has prepared many excellent packets containing forms and instructions. Check below first to see if a packet is available for what you need to do.
Research Guides
The Law Librarians have created these research guides as an aid for those starting a legal research project. These guides recommend print and electronic resources that will help you find answers to your law-related questions. Many guides provide step-by-step information, as well as sample forms, for common legal procedure.
- Clearing Probate Calendar Notes for Guardianship or Conservatorship
- Declaration of Diligent Search: Guardianship-Dispensing with Notice to Missing Relative
- Delayed Birth, Marriage, and Death Certificates
- Family Law: Service by Publication or Posting
- Guardianship of the Person Copying and Filing Checklist
- Personal Service
- Power of Attorney
- Renewing an LPS Conservatorship
- Serving Documents by Mail
- Understanding the Name Change Process in Sacramento
Pamphlets
The Law Librarians created these pamphlets in response to frequently asked questions on subjects not appropriate for more substantive guides.
Related Websites
These websites provide excellent explanations of the laws and procedures you may encounter when working on your family law case.
Divorce
California Courts | Sacramento Superior Court | Divorce Starter Kit: website helps you fill out divorce papers online
