Family Law

The types of matters processed in the Family Law Division include Dissolution of Marriage (Divorce), Legal Separation, Nullity, Establishment and Termination of Parental Rights, Child Support, Child Custody and Visitation, Family Support, Adoptions, and Domestic Violence Restraining Order matters.

Family Law Ex Parte

Family Law Ex Parte matters are reviewed Monday through Friday at 10:00 AM, pursuant to Local Rule 9.12E. Domestic Violence Restraining Order Requests are reviewed Monday through Friday at 8:30 AM, pursuant to Local Rule 9.11. Sonoma County Local Rules. Results of the daily review can be found by clicking here: Domestic Violence Tentative Rulings

Family Law Settlement Conference

PLEASE NOTE: The family law volunteer settlement conferences are held on Thursdays at 1:30 and Fridays at 8:30, except for the 5th Thursday and Friday of the month.

For further information regarding the settlement conferences, please contact the Judicial Assistant at 707-521-6732.

Related Links and Resources

• Family Justice Center Sonoma County
• California DMV
• California Courts: Judicial Council
• California Courts Self Help Center
• Judicial Council Interpreter List
• Law Help California.org
• Nolo Press
• Sonoma County Bar Association
• Sonoma County Law Library
• Sonoma County Legal Aid
• Sonoma County Sheriff
• Spanish Self Help Resources

Contact Information

Civil and Family Law Courthouse
3055 Cleveland Avenue
Santa Rosa CA 95403
(707) 521-6630
Phone Hours: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM Mon-Fri
Office Hours: 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM Mon-Fri
Court Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Mon-Fri

NEED COPIES OF FAMILY LAW RECORDS

• Family Law Calendars
• Family Law Facilitator/Self-Help Center
• Consejería de Derecho Familiar
• Family Court Services
• Servicio de Corte de Familia
• Judgment Checklists
• Family Law Tentative Rulings