Family Law Division processes cases relating to Domestic Violence and Restraining Orders, Divorce/Dissolution of Marriage, Divorce, Legal separation, Annulment, Child Custody and Visitation, Child and Spousal Support, Paternity/Parentage and Adoption.
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Bakersfield
Metro Justice Building 1215 Truxtun Ave Bakersfield, CA 93301 , 1st floor Bakersfield, CA 93301 |
Monday (8AM - 4PM), Tuesday (8AM - 4PM), Wednesday (8AM - 4PM), Thursday (8AM - 4PM), Friday (8AM - 12PM), Saturday (Closed), Sunday (Closed) | 661-868-5393 | |
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Ridgecrest
Ridgecrest Superior Court 132 East Coso Ave Ridgecrest, CA 93555 |
Monday (8AM - 4PM), Tuesday (8AM - 4PM), Wednesday (8AM - 4PM), Thursday (8AM - 4PM), Friday (8AM - 12PM), Saturday (Closed), Sunday (Closed) | 661-868-5393 |
Family Court Services is a department of the Kern County Superior Court which provides family mediations, custody evaluations, guardianship investigations, stepparent adoption investigations, and conservatorship investigations. All areas outside of Bakersfield contact Metropolitan division.
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Bakersfield
Metro Justice Building 1215 Truxtun Ave Bakersfield, CA 93301 , 3rd floor Bakersfield, CA 93301 |
Monday (8AM - 4PM), Tuesday (8AM - 4PM), Wednesday (8AM - 4PM), Thursday (8AM - 4PM), Friday (8AM - 12PM), Saturday (Closed), Sunday (Closed)
Mediations set by appointment only. |
661-868-4530 |
The Office of the Family Law Facilitator provides assistance to unrepresented parties in family law cases. The Family Law Facilitator provides general and procedural information, sample packets, forms and referrals to unrepresented parties in family law cases. The goal of the Family Law Facilitator is to assist unrepresented parties through the Family Law Process.
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Bakersfield
Metro Justice Building 1215 Truxtun Ave Bakersfield, CA 93301 , 1st floor Bakersfield, CA 93301 |
Court Hours: Monday (8AM - 4PM), Tuesday (8AM - 4PM), Wednesday (8AM - 4PM), Thursday (8AM - 4PM), Friday (8AM - 12PM), Saturday (Closed), Sunday (Closed) | ||
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Delano
Delano Superior Court 1122 Jefferson St Delano, CA 93215 Delano, CA 93215 |
Court Hours:
Monday (8AM - 4PM), Tuesday (8AM - 4PM), Wednesday (8AM - 4PM), Thursday (8AM - 4PM), Friday (8AM - 12PM), Saturday (Closed), Sunday (Closed)
Facilitator Hours: Alternating Wednesday 9AM to 3PM File Error: -tsshafter Drop in only - No appointments. |
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Mojave
Mojave Superior Court 1773 State Highway 58 Business Mojave, CA 93501 |
Court Hours:
Monday (8AM - 4PM), Tuesday (8AM - 4PM), Wednesday (8AM - 4PM), Thursday (8AM - 4PM), Friday (8AM - 12PM), Saturday (Closed), Sunday (Closed)
Facilitator Hours: every other Monday from 930AM to 3PM File Error: -tsmoj Drop in only - No appointments. |
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Ridgecrest
Ridgecrest Superior Court 132 East Coso Ave Ridgecrest, CA 93555 |
Court Hours:
Monday (8AM - 4PM), Tuesday (8AM - 4PM), Wednesday (8AM - 4PM), Thursday (8AM - 4PM), Friday (8AM - 12PM), Saturday (Closed), Sunday (Closed)
Facilitator Hours: Video conference appointments on 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. Sign up with the court clerk. File Error: -tsmoj Drop in only - No appointments. |
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Shafter
Shafter Superior Court 325 Central Valley Hwy Shafter, CA 93263 |
Court Hours:
Monday (8AM - 4PM), Tuesday (8AM - 4PM), Wednesday (8AM - 4PM), Thursday (8AM - 4PM), Friday (8AM - 12PM), Saturday (Closed), Sunday (Closed)
Facilitator Hours: Alternating Wednesday 9AM to 3PM and Firdays 9AM to 12PM File Error: -tsshafter Drop in only - No appointments. |