Here are the basic forms necessary for you to move your case forward and obtain a final judgment for Dissolution of Marriage or Legal Separation.

Before following these instructions you must already have reviewed and completed Stage 1. All the forms may be found on the Judicial Council’s website at www.courtinfo.ca.gov/forms/. You may use blue or black ink to complete these forms.

The following information corresponds to Steps 3-6 of the general overview.

Obtaining A Family Law Ex-Parte Order

An EX-PARTE ORDER is an immediate emergency order made by a Judicial Officer. The purpose of such a hearing is generally to gain immediate orders in an emergency situation until your matter can be set on the regular Court calendar.

Not all ex-parte orders will require a hearing. If your orders do not require a hearing, simply present your paperwork to the Civil Court Operations in Rm. 385 and your orders will be sent to the assigned Judicial Officer for signature. This process normally takes 24-48 hours.

Overview

Generally the same forms are used for filing a dissolution (divorce), legal separation, and nullity of a marriage or domestic partnership. (What's the difference?)

For a general overview, instructions and forms, choose the section that applies to you:

Overview

Generally the same forms are used for filing a dissolution (divorce), legal separation, and nullity of a marriage or domestic partnership. (What's the difference?)

For a general overview, instructions and forms, choose the section that applies to you:

This list includes non-profit agencies which provide legal, mediation and referral services at low or no cost.  Also listed are self-help internet sites.

This list is not comprehensive. The Court is not responsible for the type of service you receive from the listed agencies.

Child Support Services Department

1200 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 781-5734
Walk-In Hours: Mon - Fri 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Phone Hours: Mon - Fri 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Appointments Available

To schedule an Individual Appointment or a Divorce Workshop Appointment you must call (805) 788-2491 on Fridays from 8 am -12 pm.

Individual Appointments

We offer individual appointments in Paso Robles and San Luis Obispo.  You may schedule an individual appointment to talk about your case.  All scheduled appointments will take place at the Courthouse in Paso Robles located at 901 Park Street, Room 111 or the Court Support Services Building at 1120 Mill Street in San Luis Obispo.