Family Law Division
Beginning November 16, 2020, exact payment is required for all cash transactions, the court will no longer be able to provide change at the time of payment. Along with exact cash, the court still accepts payments by check and all major credit cards, excluding American Express.
Almost all filings can be submitted electronically without coming to court.
For Attorneys OR Approved Pro Tems ONLY
- Temporary Judge Application
- Status Conference Volunteer Attorney Sign-up
- Mandatory Settlement Conference Pro Tem Sign-up
Family Law Calendars
DVPA/TRO and DCSS Calendars:
Domestic Violence Prevention Act-Temporary Restraining Order
- If the matter proceeds to a hearing, the hearing may be conducted remotely or in-person. Personal appearance is not required of counsel and/or parties if the matter will proceed on the hearing date unless the Court orders otherwise.
- The moving party is expected to prepare a Proposed Order prior to the hearing and provide it to the Court for consideration (Orders will need to be completed before they leave the courtroom)
- Prior to a hearing, the standard admonishments will be presented to the parties. Parties will have the opportunity to view the admonishment video outside the courtroom or to read it in advance. Parties will be asked to confirm on the record that they have seen and understand the admonishment.
- The public may call (650) 298-5758 to obtain assistance regarding remote appearances. The telephone line will be open 30 minutes before the start of a court hearing and will remain open for the duration of the court session.
Departments and Hearing Credentials:
(ZOOM CREDENTIALS - DCSS, DVPA/TRO AND FIREARM RELINQUISHMENT CALENDARS ONLY.)
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DCSS Calendar (Department of Child Support Services)
Click on this link to join the Zoom meeting (no meeting ID or passcode required): CLICK TO JOIN NOW
Dial in:
Phone Number: +1 (669) 254-5252
Meeting ID: 160 347 0973
Password: 204989 -
DVPA Calendar (Domestic Violence/Temporary Restraining Order)
Click on this link to join the Zoom meeting (no meeting ID or passcode required): CLICK TO JOIN NOW
Dial in:
Phone Number: +1 (669) 254-5252
Meeting ID: 160 496 1372
Password: 412529 -
Backup DVPA Calendar (Backup Domestic Violence / Temporary Restraining Order Calendar)
Click on this link to join the Zoom meeting (no meeting ID or passcode required): CLICK TO JOIN NOW
Dial in:
Phone Number: +1 (669) 254-5252
Meeting ID: 161 455 7578
Password: 796917 -
Firearm Relinquishment Calendar
Click on this link to join the Zoom meeting (no meeting ID or passcode required): CLICK TO JOIN NOW
Dial in:
Phone Number: +1 (669) 254-5252
Meeting ID: 161 455 7578
Password: 796917
Self-Help
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Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence and Restraining Orders provides details on the following topics:
- How do I get a restraining order?
- What do I do if I am served with a restraining order?
- Options for Staying Safe
- Immigration issues and Fear of Deportation
- Domestic Violence and Restraining Orders provides details on the following topics:
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Restraining Order Clinic
Need help filling out forms to request a Domestic Violence Restraining Order?
MORE on restraining order clinic »
For March and April please also see the Self-Help Center Restraining Order Clinic -
Other Resources
- Additional Resources and Help (for people in San Mateo County)
DVPA COURTROOM VIDEO
Contact Us
For Family Law Facilitator »
For Clerk's Office:
NOTE: The Clerk's Office will continue to accept and process Emergency Ex Parte, Domestic Violence and all Temporary Restraining Order Petitions, and Civil Ex Partes.
Southern Branch
400 County Center, 1st Floor,
Redwood City, CA 94063 [Directions]
Phone Number: (650) 261-5100
Phone Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Office Hours (except Court Holidays):
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
To Schedule an Appointment
Email: If you have questions specific to your case, you may click here to email the clerk's office.