Establish Paternity
This is the self-help section for Establish Paternity. Establishing Paternity (or Parentage) determines who the legal parents of a child are if the parents were not married when the child was born
COURT RESOURCES/LINKS FOR PARENTAGE/PATERNITY:
Family Law Facilitator
The office of the Family Law Facilitator assists self-represented parties with child support, spousal support and health insurance issues. The staff provides legal information and education to help parties complete their paperwork and represent themselves in their cases. The staff does not give legal advice nor does it represent a party in a case or at a hearing. There is no confidentiality or attorney-client relationship created between the office and a party.
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Private Counselors & Evaluators Directory
You can search for professionals that provide counseling services for families experiencing conflict surrounding the custody and/or visitation of their children and/or perform child custody evaluations.
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Our Children First Program (English & Spanish version)
You can complete the Court's orientation to mediation on-line. All you need is your case number to access the program.
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Our Children First - In Person
Parents are required to complete a mediation orientation program on-line called Our Children First (OCF) prior to the hearing and preferably, prior to mediation. If parents are unable to complete the on-line program they may attend the Our Children First - In Person offered on the first Thursday of each month at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse. You will need to bring your case number and a pen
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Family Court Services Department, formerly known as Conciliation Court.
Mediation gives parents the opportunity to discuss with a neutral mental health professional the best plan for their children. If the parents reach an agreement, the mediator drafts the custody and visitation plan.
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Parent Education Referral List for High Conflict Parents
Provides a list of individuals and organizations that offer assistance to high conflict parents.
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Family Law Facilitator
The office of the Family Law Facilitator assists self-represented parties with child support, spousal support and health insurance issues. The staff provides legal information and education to help parties complete their paperwork and represent themselves in their cases. The staff does not give legal advice nor does it represent a party in a case or at a hearing. There is no confidentiality or attorney-client relationship created between the office and a party.
View Website
Private Counselors & Evaluators Directory
You can search for professionals that provide counseling services for families experiencing conflict surrounding the custody and/or visitation of their children and/or perform child custody evaluations.
View Website
Our Children First Program (English & Spanish version)
You can complete the Court's orientation to mediation on-line. All you need is your case number to access the program.
View Website
Our Children First - In Person
Parents are required to complete a mediation orientation program on-line called Our Children First (OCF) prior to the hearing and preferably, prior to mediation. If parents are unable to complete the on-line program they may attend the Our Children First - In Person offered on the first Thursday of each month at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse. You will need to bring your case number and a pen
.View Website
Family Court Services Department, formerly known as Conciliation Court.
Mediation gives parents the opportunity to discuss with a neutral mental health professional the best plan for their children. If the parents reach an agreement, the mediator drafts the custody and visitation plan.
View Website
Parent Education Referral List for High Conflict Parents
Provides a list of individuals and organizations that offer assistance to high conflict parents.
View Document
FIND A LAWYER (EXTERNAL WEBSITES):
LawHelpCalifornia.org
LawHelpCalifornia provides online information to help low and moderate income people find legal aid referrals & self-help resources.
LawHelpCalifornia DOES NOT provide direct legal services.
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SmartLaw.org (Los Angeles County Bar Association)
The Los Angeles County Bar Association offers a Lawyer Referral and Information Service on SmartLaw.org
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Phone: 213-243-1525
Los Angeles County Bar Association
The Los Angeles County Bar Association provides a lawyer referral service and information on common legal issues in both English and Spanish.
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Address:
1055 West Seventh Street Suite 2700
Los Angeles, CA 90017-2577
Phone: 213.627.2727
Los Angeles County Local Bar Association Lawyer Referral Services
If you need help, a certified lawyer referral service can put you in touch with a lawyer who can help you with your problem.
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The State Bar of California
The California State Bar Association offers listings of certified county programs that provide lawyer referrals.
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LawHelpCalifornia.org
LawHelpCalifornia provides online information to help low and moderate income people find legal aid referrals & self-help resources.
LawHelpCalifornia DOES NOT provide direct legal services.
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SmartLaw.org (Los Angeles County Bar Association)
The Los Angeles County Bar Association offers a Lawyer Referral and Information Service on SmartLaw.org
View Website
Phone: 213-243-1525
Los Angeles County Bar Association
The Los Angeles County Bar Association provides a lawyer referral service and information on common legal issues in both English and Spanish.
View Website
Address:
1055 West Seventh Street Suite 2700
Los Angeles, CA 90017-2577
Phone: 213.627.2727
Los Angeles County Local Bar Association Lawyer Referral Services
If you need help, a certified lawyer referral service can put you in touch with a lawyer who can help you with your problem.
View Document
The State Bar of California
The California State Bar Association offers listings of certified county programs that provide lawyer referrals.
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