Family Law Courthouse

Superior Court of Riverside Family Law Facilator

The Superior Court of Riverside Family Law Facilitator is an attorney who works for the court which can assist with filing and providing legal information for your specific case. They are a free service available to both parties. They do NOT represent you, but remain a neutral party in order to offer both sides of cases with legal information and assistance. Please see the contact information on this page to meet with the Superior Court of Riverside Family Law Facilitator. NOTE: The Family Law Facilitator can only provide legal information. For legal advice you need to contact an outside attorney for this.

I have general questions about my case?

For general questions either about your case, or about the court in general, see the Superior Court of Riverside Clerk. The clerk is there to help the public in their interactions with the court and can provide general information on forms, filings, and court activities. NOTE: Like the Family Law Facilitator, the court clerk is only able to give legal information, they are not able to give legal advice. If you need legal advice you need to contact an outside attorney.

Riverside County Family Law Court case types

The Family Law Division of Riverside County hears all cases pertaining to domestic relations and family matters. Including temporary restraining orders, spousal support, domestic violence, dissolution of marriage (divorce), legal separation, child visitation and custody and child support.

Superior Court of Riverside serves the following locations: Banning, Beaumont, Blythe, Calimesa, Canyon Lake, Cathedral City, Coachella, Corona, Desert Hot Springs, Eastvale, Hemet, Indian Wells, Indio, Jurupa Valley, Lake Elsinore, La Quinta, Menifee, Moreno Valley, Murrieta, Norco, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, Perris, Rancho Mirage, Riverside, San Jacinto, Temecula, Wildomar, Aguanga, Alberhill, Anza, Belltown, Bermuda Dunes, Cabazon, Cherry Valley, Chiriaco Summit, Coronita, Crestmore Heights, Desert Beach, Desert Center, Desert Edge, Desert Palms, East Blythe, Eagle Mountain, Eagle Valley, East Hemet, El Cerrito, El Sobrante, French Valley, Garnet, Glen Avon, Good Hope, Green Acres, Highgrove, Home Gardens, Homeland, Idyllwild, Indio Hills, Lake Mathews, Lake Riverside, Lake Tamarisk, Lakeland Village, Lakeview, Lost Lake, March ARB, Mead Valley, Meadowbrook, Mecca, Mesa Verde, Mountain Center, North Shore, Nuevo, Oasis, Pedley, Pine Cove, Rancho Capistrano, Ripley, Romoland, Rubidoux, Sage, Sedco Hills, Sky Valley, Sunnyslope, Temescal Valley, Thermal, Thousand Palms, Valle Vista, Vista Santa Rosa, Warm Springs, Whitewater, Winchester, Woodcrest.

How do I file my Family Law case?

Please contact the court (information below) about what is required in order to file your case. At minimum you will need to fill out case specific forms. The Superior Court of Riverside clerk or Superior Court of Riverside Family Law Facilitator can help assist you in what forms you need to fill out. Remember, the court can only provide you with legal information, if you require legal advice you must contact an attorney. Only a licensed attorney can provide legal advice. NOTE: Use caution when filling out the court forms, a small mistake may lead to potential delays for your case. Always keep copies of submitted documents.

Requirements for Dissolution of Marriage (Divorce) in Superior Court of Riverside?

Either you OR your spouse is required to resided in California for the last six (6) months, AND have resided in Riverside County for the last three (3) months.

Can I hire an attorney?

Yes, you can hire an attorney to represent you, but you are not required to do so.

Is my case made public?

In general, yes, your case records will be made public, there are however a few exceptions. Any individual may go to the Superior Court of Riverside and make a request to see any court record.
The three exceptions for public records are: 1) It is a confidential case (example is an adoption or juvenile case) 2) Every family law file has a confidential portion (ie. child custody recommendations or custody evals). 3) A party may request a document to be sealed or made confidential. This request must be approved. If you have any questions about what is confidential or not, you may ask your attorney, the Superior Court of Riverside Family Law Facilitator, or the court clerk.

Superior Court of Riverside Family Law Locations

• Riverside Family Law Courthouse

  Address: 4175 Main Street, Riverside, Ca. 92501
  Phone: 951-777-3147
  Mailing Address: P.O.Box 431, Riverside, Ca. 92502
  Hours: The courthouse is open from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, except court holidays.

• Hemet Courthouse

  Address: 880 N. State Street, Hemet, Ca. 92543
  Phone: 951-306-3561
  Hours: The courthouse is open from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, except court holidays.

• Larson Justice Center (Indio)

  Address: 46-200 Oasis Street, Indio, Ca. 92201
  Phone: 760-393-2617
  Hours: The courthouse is open from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, except court holidays.

• Blythe Court

  Address: 265 N. Broadway, Blythe, Ca. 92225
  Phone: 760-775-8500
  Hours: The courthouse is open from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday only, except court holidays.