Self-Help
Self-Help Services We Offer
The Superior Court of Riverside County offers free self-help resources to the public on basic legal issues, including family law, evictions, restraining orders, and small claims.
Self-help is available through:
- Online articles and links to helpful resources (see below)
- Public Computers for research and forms
- Self Help Legal Services
Court staff cannot provide legal advice. Staff can explain court procedures but cannot tell you what choice to make. Court staff also make referrals to free or low cost legal resources.
Self-Help Information Centers
Self-Help Information Centers provide general assistance to people who do not have attorneys.
Click on the button below to go to the Self-Help Information Centers.
Self-Help Services & Resources
We offer help with most non-criminal legal problems. We have detailed resources on these areas:
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Divorce or Separation Self Help
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Domestic Violence
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Civil Self Help
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Small Claims Self Help
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Evictions
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Conservatorship
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Estates Wills and Trusts
Procedures that can be used to manage the assets and debts of a decedent, and / or to obtain authority to distribute the assets to those entitled to receive them.
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Families and Children
Information regarding divorce, separation, and child custody.
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Guardianship
A court case in which a person who is not the parent of a child asks for custody of the child, the power to manage the child’s property, or both.
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Expungement
Expungements can allow a person to reopen their criminal case, set aside the conviction and dismiss the case.
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Self Help Info Centers
Self-Help Information Centers provide general assistance to people who do not have attorneys.
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Immigration Resource Directory
Immigration Help and Information
Related Resources
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California Courts Self-Help Center
The California Courts Self-Help Center site.
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Cortes de California Centro de Ayuda
The California Courts Self-Help Center site in Spanish.
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Lawyer Referral Services
Lawyer referral services are offered by the California Bar Association.
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Families Change
A guide to separation and divorce. Resources are available for all members of the family.