Family Law Facilitator

Office of the FAMILY LAW FACILITATOR for Kern County

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HELPING UNREPRESENTED PARTIES THROUGH THE FAMILY COURT PROCESS

SERVICES:
 The Family Law Facilitator for Kern County provides forms, sample packets, and information to unrepresented parties in family law actions on...

  • How to obtain or change child support, spousal support and health insurance orders;
  • How to obtain or contest a wage assignment;
  • How to calculate child and spousal support;
  • How to set a hearing on child or spousal support arrears;
  • How to set a hearing to reinstate suspended driver’s license in child support cases;
  • How to enforce child and spousal support orders;
  • How to complete orders and judgments in family law cases;
  • How to establish paternity;
  • How to begin, modify and finish a family law case.

GOALS:
 We provide one-on-one assistance to unrepresented parties in child and spousal support cases.

DISCLOSURES:
 The communications between you and the Family Law Facilitator and staff are NOT CONFIDENTIAL. The Family Law Facilitator is NOT YOUR LAWYER, but is a neutral person who does not represent any parent or party.

There is NO ATTORNEY-CLIENT RELATIONSHIP between you and the Facilitator. The Facilitator may provide information and services to the other party in your case.

You should consult with your own attorney if you want personalized advice or strategy, to have a confidential conversation, or to be represented by an attorney in court. The Family Law Facilitator is NOT responsible for the outcome of your case.

STAFF:
 Theresa L. Gary, Facilitator
Marisol C. Alcantar, Legal Assistant
Ilene Reyes, Legal Assistant
Kelly Pontin, Deputy Clerk
Lucy Gallardo, Deputy Clerk
Rosa Rios, Deputy Clerk
Nikki Rodriguez, Deputy Clerk

OFFICE LOCATIONS:
 Bakersfield:
 Kern County Administration & Courts Building
1415 Truxtun Ave., Room 111
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 868-4815
Drop in only, no appointments
Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Ridgecrest:
 Kern County Administration Building
400 N. China Lake Boulevard
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
For Ridgecrest dial: 1-800-552-5376 “family law”
Appointments only
Alternating Fridays

Mojave:
 Kern County Administration Building
1775 Highway 58
Mojave, CA 93501
(661) 868-4815
Appointments only
Alternating Fridays

Delano:
 Kern County Superior Court-North Div.
Delano/McFarland Branch
1122 Jefferson Street
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 720-5829 or (661) 868-4815
Appointments only
Aleternating Mondays
Se Habla Español

Shafter:
 Kern County Superior Court-North Div.
Shafter/Wasco Branch
325 Central Valley Highway
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 868-4815
Appointments only
Alternating Wednesdays
Se Habla Español

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