Family Law Court
Family Law Overview
Family Law cases involve matters such as dissolution/divorce, legal separation, domestic partnership, nullity, paternity, child custody and visitation, child support, domestic violence, elder abuse, and adoptions.
Clerk's Office Online Assistance
LiveChat Services
LiveChat is an online tool that allows the public to interact directly with court staff through online messaging. If you have an existing case, please have your case number ready.
LiveChat Hours of Operation: Monday – Thursday, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM; Friday, 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM.
Click the widget located at the bottom right of this page during LiveChat hours.
NOTE: If you do not see the LiveChat Widget, click this to try again.
Click here and find the LiveChat Widget at bottom right corner
Online Appointments
Schedule your appointment to visit the clerk’s office for services pertaining to Civil or Family Law. Upon booking your appointment, you will be able to opt in to receive a text or email reminder and check-in using your mobile device upon arrival to the clerk's office. Click here for online appointments.
Child Custody, Support, and Visitation
Find information about child custody, child support, visitation and parentage.
Divorce or Separation
Learn more about divorce and separation in California.
Domestic Violence
Find information about child custody, child support, visitation and parentage.
Elder Abuse
Find information about Elder Abuse and Elder Abuse Restraining Orders.
Parentage
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Family Court Services
Related Resources
- Self Help Center & Family Law Facilitator
- Local Rules & Forms
- Alameda County Dept. of Child Support Services
- Judicial Council Guide to Supervised Visitation
- Video: Supervised Visitation and Exchange Services in California.
- Professional Supervised Visitation and Exchange Provider List (PDF)
- Supervised Visitation and You: Questions and Answers for Parents(PDF)