What type of cases are handled in the Los Angeles County Family Law Court?
The Los Angeles County Family Law court handles all cases concerning family-related matters and domestic relations including dissolution of marriage (divorce), legal separation, domestic violence, spousal support, child visitation and custody, child support and restraining orders. All of these matters are handled in the Family Law Division of Los Angeles Superior Court.
Los Angeles County Family Law Court
Los Angeles Superior Court serves the following cities/towns: Agoura Hills, Alhambra, Arcadia, Artesia, Avalon, Azusa, Baldwin Park, Bell, Bell Gardens, Bellflower, Beverly Hills, Bradbury, Burbank, Calabasas, Carson, Cerritos, Claremont, Commerce, Compton, Covina, Cudahy, Culver City, Diamond Bar, Downey, Duarte, El Monte, El Segundo, Gardena, Glendale, Glendora, Hawaiian Gardens, Hawthorne, Hermosa Beach, Hidden Hills, Huntington Park, Industry, Inglewood, Irwindale, La Cañada Flintridge, La Habra Heights, La Mirada, La Puente, La Verne, Lakewood, Lancaster, Lawndale, Lomita, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Lynwood, Malibu, Manhattan Beach, Maywood, Monrovia, Montebello, Monterey Park, Norwalk, Palmdale, Palos Verdes Estates, Paramount, Pasadena, Pico Rivera, Pomona, Rancho Palos Verdes, Redondo Beach, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, Rosemead, San Dimas, San Fernando, San Gabriel, San Marino, Santa Clarita, Santa Fe Springs, Santa Monica, Sierra Madre, Signal Hill, South El Monte, South Gate, South Pasadena, Temple City, Torrance, Vernon, Walnut, West Covina, West Hollywood, Westlake Village, Whittier, Acton, Agua Dulce, Alondra Park, Altadena, Avocado Heights, Castaic, Charter Oak, Citrus, Del Aire, Desert View Highlands, East Los Angeles, East Pasadena, East San Gabriel, East Whittier, East Rancho Dominguez, Elizabeth Lake, Florence-Graham, Green Valley, Hacienda Heights, Hasley Canyon, La Crescenta-Montrose, Ladera Heights, Lake Hughes, Lake Los Angeles, Lennox, Leona Valley, Littlerock, Marina del Rey, Mayflower Village, North El Monte, Quartz Hill, Rose Hills, Rowland Heights, San Pasqual, South Monrovia Island, South San Gabriel, South San Jose Hills, South Whittier, Stevenson Ranch, Sun Village, Topanga, Val Verde, Valinda, View Park-Windsor Hills, Vincent, Walnut Park, West Athens, West Carson, West Rancho Dominguez, West Puente Valley, West Whittier-Los Nietos, Westmont, Willowbrook.
Will my court case records be made public?
In most instances, yes it will. Every court file and order becomes public record. Any individual can go to the Los Angeles Superior Court and request to see any record.
There are 3 exceptions. First, if the case itself is confidential (ie. juvenile (under 18 years) case, or an adoption). Second exception is the confidential portion of a family law file, an example would be child custody evaluations and recommendations. The third exception is when a party requests and is granted an order to mark a document as confidenial or sealed. If you are unsure about what is confidential and what is not, ask the Los Angeles Superior Court clerk.
Can I hire an attorney to represent me?
Yes, by law you are allowed to hire an attorney to represent you and offer you legal advice.
Who can I ask if I have questions about my case?
The best place to seek answers for your case specific questions is the Los Angeles Superior Court Clerk. Every court has a clerk whose job it is maintain the files and records of the court. They are also available to provide information and assist you with manners regarding your case. This is often the best place to seek answers for your particular matter. NOTE: 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 attorney.
What are the requirements for filing for Dissolution of Marriage (Divorce) in Los Angeles Superior Court?
In the state of California, there is a residency requirement where you or your spouse must have lived in California for the last six (6) months, and have lived in Los Angeles County for the last three (3) months in order to file for divorce in Los Angeles County.
What is a Family Law Facilator and what do they do?
A Family Law Facilitator is a licensed attorney who acts a neutral third party who can further assist you with your Family Law matters. Every county in California now provides this free legal service. Please contact the Los Angeles Superior Court (see contact info on this page) to find out if your county provides a Family Law Facilitator. A Family Law Facilitator is able to provide general legal information, assistance in filling out court forms, and answer general legal questions. The Family Law Facilitator is NOT your attorney, NOTE: The Family Law Facilitator 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 attorney.
How do a file my Family Law case?
As each case is different and requires different forms, you will need to contact the court to see which forms are applicable for the case you are filing. If you need assistance in filing or legal advice you will need to contact an attorney, the court will only provide you with legal information. Legal information, such as the information on the website is NOT legal advice. Only a licensed attorney can provide legal advice. NOTE: Be very careful when filling out the forms, verifying all information including names are correct, even a small mispelling of a name can cause delays in your case. You should also make copies of all documents for your own personal records.
Los Angeles Superior Court Family Law Locations
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Burbank Courthouse
Hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, except court holidays
Address: 300 East Olive Ave. Burbank, CA 91502
Phone: (818) 557 3482 -
Alfred J. McCourtney Juvenile Justice Center
Address: 1040 West Avenue J, Clerks office Room 1157 Lancaster, CA 93534
Juvenile Delinquency Phone: (661) 949-6501
Juvenile Dependency Phone: (661) 945-6447
Juvenile Dependency Phone Hours: 8:30 am – 10:30 am, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Juvenile Dependency Office Hours: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm -
Central Civil West Courthouse
Address: 600 S Commonwealth Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90005 Floor 3 Room 314
Phone: (213) 351-8740
Family Law Facilitator Office: Room 1602 Floor 16
Family Law Facilitator Office Phone: (213) 637-8470 -
Chatsworth Courthouse
Address: 9425 Penfield Ave. Chatsworth, CA 91311
Family Law Child Custody Evaluator Phone: (818) 576-8437
Family Law Fax Filings Phone: (818) 576-8437
Family Law Parenting Without Conflict Program Phone: (213) 974-5524
Family Law Domestic Violence Phone: (818) 576-8420 -
Compton Courthouse
Address: 200 West Compton Blvd. Compton, CA 90220
Phone: (310) 603-7842
Phone Hours: Mon – Fri 8:30 am – 10:30 am, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Family Law Facilitator Office Phone: (310) 603-3218
Family Law Facilitator Office: ROOM 200-F Floor 2
Family Law Facilitator Office Hours: Mon – Thu 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Fri 8:00 am – 12 noon
Family Law Facilitator Office Walk-in Hours: Mon, Tue 8:00 am -
Eastlake Juvenile Court
Address: 1601 Eastlake Ave Los Angeles, CA 90033
Juvenile Delinquency Phone: (323) 226-8927
Juvenile Delinquency Phone Hours: 8:30 am – 10:30 am, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm -
Edmund D. Edelman Children’s Court
Address: 201 Centre Plaza Dr. Monterey Park, CA 91754
Adoptions and Abandonment Phone: (323) 526-6343
Adoptions and Abandonment Phone Hours: 8:30 AM – 10:30AM, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Adoptions and Abandonment Office Hours: 8:30 AM – 4:30PM -
Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse
Address: 275 Magnolia Ave. Long Beach, CA 90802
Family Law Mediation Phone: (562) 256-2532
Family Law Evaluation Phone: (213) 893-2096
Family Law Facilitator Phone: (562) 256-2319
Juvenile Delinquency Phone: (562) 256-2312 -
Inglewood Juvenile Courthouse
Address: 110 East Regent St.Inglewood, CA 90301
Juvenile Delinquency Phone: (310) 419-5267
Juvenile Delinquency Phone Hours: 8:30 am – 10:30 am, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Juvenile Delinquency Office Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm -
Los Padrinos Juvenile Courthouse
Address: 7281 East Quill Dr. Downey, CA 90242
Juvenile Delinquency Phone: (562) 940-8824
Juvenile Delinquency Phone Hours: 8:30 am – 10:30 am, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm -
Michael D. Antonovich Antelope Valley Courthouse
Address: 42011 4th St. West Lancaster, CA 93534
Family Law Phone: (661) 974-7200
Family Law Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Family Law Court Services Phone: (661) 974-7349
Family Law Parents and Children Together Phone: (888) 889-9900
Family Law Facilitator Phone: (661) 974 -7348 -
Norwalk Courthouse
Address: 12720 Norwalk Blvd. Norwalk, CA 90650
Family Law Mediation Phone: (562) 807-7271
Family Law Evaluation Phone: (213) 893-2096
Family Law Clerk’s Office Phone: (562) 807-7260, (562) 807-7262, (562) 807-7267
Family Law Clerk’s Office Phone Hours: Mon – Fri 8:30 am – 10:30 am 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Family Law Clerk’s Office Hours: Mon – Fri 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Family Law Facilitator Phone: (562) 807-7504
Family Law Facilitator Office Hours: Mon – Thur 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Fri 8:00 am – 12:00 pm, Closed every 3rd Wed of the month -
Pasadena Courthouse
Address: 300 East Walnut St. Pasadena, CA 91101
Family Law Mediation Phone: (626) 356-5509
Family Law Evaluation Phone: (213) 893-2096
Family Law Status of Divorce Phone: (626) 356-5697
Family Law Facilitator Phone: (626) 356-5030
Juvenile Delinquency Phone: (626) 356-5757 -
Pomona Courthouse South
Family Law Phone: (909) 620-3023
Family Law Phone Hours: Mon – Fri 8:30 am – 10:30 am, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Address: 400 Civic Center Plaza Pomona, CA 91766
Family Law Mediation Phone: (909) 620-3115
Family Law Evaluation Phone: (213) 893-2096
Family Law Facilitator Office Phone: (909) 620-3150
Family Law Facilitator Office Hours: Mon – Thu 8:00 am – 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm, Fri 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Juvenile Delinquency Phone: (909) 620-3023 -
San Fernando Courthouse
Family Law Phone: (818) 898-2664
Address: 900 3rd St. San Fernando, CA 91340
Family Law Mediation Phone: (818) 898-2721
Family Law Evaluation Phone: (213) 893-2096
Family Law Filings Phone: (818) 898-2671
Family Law Public Counter Phone: (818) 898-2682
Family Law Facilitator Office Phone: (818) 898-2606 -
Santa Monica Courthouse
Address: 1725 Main St. Santa Monica, CA 90401
Family Law Phone: (310) 260-1876
Family Law Child Custody Evaluator Phone: (310) 260-3710
Family Law Mediation Phone: (310) 260-3711
Family Law Fax: (310) 576-1399 -
Stanley Mosk Courthouse on Hill St.
Address: 111 North Hill St. Los Angeles, CA 90012
Family Law Phone: (213) 893-9754
Family Law Clerk’s Office Phone: (213) 974-5568
Family Law Clerk’s Office Phone Hours: Mon – Fri 8:30 – 10:30 am, 1:30-3:30 pm
Family Law Mediation Phone: (213) 974-5524
Family Law Evaluation Phone: (213) 893-2096
Family Law Our Children First Phone: (213) 974-5524
Family Law Fax: (213) 633-1955
Family Law Misc Phone: (213) 974-5181, (213) 974-5568, (213) 974-5568, (213) 974-1472
Family Law Facilitator Office Phone: (213) 974-5004 -
Sylmar Juvenile Courthouse
Address: 16350 Filbert St. Sylmar, CA 91342
Juvenile Delinquency Phone: (818) 364-2108 -
Torrance Courthouse
Address: 825 Maple Ave. Torrance, CA 90503
Family Law Mediation Phone: (310) 222-8881
Family Law Evaluation Phone: (213) 893-2096
Family Law Defaults Dismissals Phone: (310) 222-6500
Family Law Facilitator Office Phone: (310) 222-6500
Family Law Fax: (310) 782-7326
Family Law Phone: (310) 222-6500 -
Van Nuys Courthouse East
Family Law Phone: (818) 374-2208
Address: 6230 Sylmar Ave. Van Nuys, CA 91401
Family Law Mediation Phone: (818) 374-2210
Family Law Evaluation Phone: (213) 893-2096
Family Law Our Children First Phone: (213) 974-5524
Family Law Facilitator Office Phone: (818) 374-7108
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