Welcome! On this page you'll find the following information for El Dorado County, California:
- Where to file for child custody in El Dorado County
- How to find or contact the El Dorado County Family Court
- Whether the court offers childcare for days you must visit the court building
- Where to find El Dorado County child custody forms and court fees
- How to learn more and find a lawyer
Where To File for Child Custody in El Dorado County, California
In El Dorado County, child custody is handled by the El Dorado County Superior Court
NAME OF COURT
El Dorado County Superior Court
COURT WEBSITE ADDRESS
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COURT PHONE NUMBER
COURT EMAIL ADDRESS
selfhelp@eldoradocourt.org
COURTHOUSE ADDRESS
El Dorado County Superior Court
Placerville Main Street Branch
495 Main Street
Placerville, CA 95667
South Lake Tahoe Branch
1354 Johnson Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
COURTHOUSE HOURS
Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m. excluding court holidays.
COURTHOUSE CHILDCARE
No childcare available
El Dorado County Child Custody Forms & Fees
California Child Custody Forms Used in El Dorado County
https://www.courts.ca.gov/1192
El Dorado County Child Custody Forms
Family Court Fee
If you can't afford the El Dorado County Superior Court filing fee, you can ask the court for a waiver. For more information, see the California Superior Court fee waiver information.
Get Help With California Child Custody
Before you file legal papers, take some time to familiarize yourself with the resouces offered by your local court. Most courts now offer at least some materials and forms to help you understand and manage your child custody case. Even if you plan to work with a lawyer, it's smart to do some research before you turn things over. When you're ready to find a lawyer, the resources below can help you locate a child custody attorney near you.
El Dorado County Family Court Self-Help Materials
California Resources for Making a Parenting Plan
El Dorado County Free or Low Cost Legal Help
El Dorado County Child Custody Lawyers
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