Local Self-Help Resources
Office of the Family Law Facilitator and Self-Help Attorney
This office is staffed by: Kori Tearpak. Family Law Facilitator
Assistance is available in the following matters:
- Obtaining, Modifying or Terminating Child or Spousal Support.
- Obtaining health insurance coverage for your children.
- Obtaining or Modifying Orders pertaining to Health Insurance for minor
- children and orders regarding uncovered medical expenses.
- Establishing Paternity.
- Establishing or Objecting to Support Arrearages.
- Dissolution of Marriage/Legal Separation.
- Child custody and visitation.
- Domestic Violence Restraining Orders.
The Facilitator does not represent you - He/She:
- MAY assist both parties to a case.
- There is no attorney client relationship.
- MAY NOT give you personalized advice or assist in strategy.
- MAY NOT go to Court with you and is not responsible
- for the outcome of your case.
He/She will provide you with assistance and guidance to the necessary Court forms, how to prepare them, plus legal and procedural information.
The Facilitator is on-site and is available by appointment and limited drop in.
CLICK HERE FOR HOURS and to schedule appointments
Statewide Self-Help Call Center
For questions about Family Law including restraining orders, dissolution, parentage,
custody/visitation, child support, declarations of disclosure and CARE Court cases.
MONDAY-FRIDAY
Phone line open: Call: (213) 633-6000
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (closed court holidays)
Care Act, small Claims Advisor and Eviction Assistance
Wednesday & THURSDAY:
Small Claims & Evictions & CARE ACT PETITIONS
- Conference Room C
9:00AM - 3:00PM ( closed 12:00PM-1:00PM)
(Care Act Petitions are given priority)