Welcome! On this page you'll find the following information for Santa Clara County, California:
- Where to file for child custody in Santa Clara County
- How to find or contact the Santa Clara County Family Court
- Whether the court offers childcare for days you must visit the court building
- Where to find Santa Clara County child custody forms and court fees
- How to learn more and find a lawyer
Where To File for Child Custody in Santa Clara County, California
In Santa Clara County, child custody is handled by the Santa Clara County Superior Court
NAME OF COURT
Santa Clara County Superior Court
COURT WEBSITE ADDRESS
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COURT PHONE NUMBER
COURT EMAIL ADDRESS
https://www.scscourt.org/self_help/self_help_question_form.shtml
COURTHOUSE ADDRESS
Family Justice Center Courthouse (FJCC)
201 N. First Street
San Jose, CA 95113
Mailing Address:
191 N. First Street
San Jose, CA 95113
COURTHOUSE HOURS
General: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Self-Help Center: Monday through Friday, 8:30 to 12:30 and 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. For more information, see the self-help center's webpage.
COURTHOUSE CHILDCARE
There is childcare at the Family Justice Center Courthouse in San Jose. Call 408-792-4200 for information.
Santa Clara County Child Custody Forms & Fees
California Child Custody Forms Used in Santa Clara County
https://www.courts.ca.gov/1192
Santa Clara County Child Custody Forms
Family Court Fee
If you cannot afford the filing fee, you can ask the court for a waiver. For more information, see the Santa Clara County 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.
Santa Clara County Family Court Self-Help Materials
California Resources for Making a Parenting Plan
Santa Clara County Free or Low Cost Legal Help
Santa Clara County Child Custody Lawyers
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