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Self-Help

Domestic Violence Restraining Orders:
For help asking for a domestic violence restraining order against your spouse, your partner or someone you dated, go to the Bay Area Legal Aid Domestic Violence Restraining Order Clinic or call: (650) 358-0745.
For help with restraining orders, go to the Family Law Facilitator Restraining Order Clinic.

Notice: The Self-Help Center / Family Law Facilitator (SHC/FLF) is providing services remotely through our expanded LiveChat hours. Click on the blue box at the bottom right corner of this page. For more information about LiveChat hours and in-person services, please see our flyer.

For small claims assistance please find information about our Small Claims Advisor at https://calendly.com/allencapeloto.

For unlawful detainer (eviction) referrals please see Landlord/Tenant Clinic.

San Mateo County Superior Court Community Resources and Online Services

  • Self Help Community Resources for Remote Access

    For additional legal services offered by the Court and its community partners available remotely online and without travel to the courthouse, please see the Online Services flyer and visit the Community Resources page.

  • Self-Prep & File

    Click for a computer program that can help you fill out all these forms by answering simple questions. It can also help you file your forms electronically (through e-filing) if you choose. Visit our e-filing page for more information.

Self-Help Topics

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