Santa Clara County Family Court: Where to Go & Who Can Help
Santa Clara County family law cases are heard at the Family Justice Center Courthouse (FJCC) in San Jose. Below are official links for the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara: courthouse locations, mediation, free self-help, local rules and forms, plus child support and domestic violence resources. Always check the court's website for current hours and procedures.
Family court locations
- Family Justice Center Courthouse (FJCC)201 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113 · (408) 534-5711The Restraining Order Help Center is also at 201 N. First Street (per the court's Self-Help Center page).
Remote hearings (attending by video)
How to join, as the court explains it:
- For some family hearings you must ask permission to appear remotely, at least 15 days before the hearing. The court page lists the forms (RA-010, MC-025, FM-1201 and RA-015) and has a sample packet.
- Remote appearances are by video only. Phone appearances are not allowed.
- Once approved (or if your hearing allows remote appearance without approval), register through the court's remote hearing portal and use the link in the email you receive.
Tips: test your camera, microphone and internet a day ahead, keep your hearing notice and case number handy, and join early.
Family law departments
- FJCC departments listed by the court: 60 to 79
Assignments change; confirm on the court site.
Custody mediation (Family Court Services)
- Family Court Services (FCS)Child custody mediation for open family law/parentage cases; parents view the Parent Orientation video before scheduling. Phone (408) 534-5760. Mediations are held remotely via Microsoft Teams.
Self-help center & family law facilitator
- Self-Help Center / Family Law Facilitator's OfficePhone 408-882-2926 (Mon, Tue, Thu 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; no voicemail).
- California Courts Self-Help GuideStatewide, plain-language guides and Judicial Council forms.
Local family court forms
Forms this court adds to the statewide ones, in number order. Always download from the court, since local forms change.
- FM-1010 Status or Case Resolution Conference QuestionnaireUpdates the judge on your case before a conference.
- FM-1013 Declaration in Support of Ex Parte Application for OrdersExplains why you need emergency (ex parte) orders.
- FM-1015(a) Family Court Services (FCS) Intake Form (English)Intake form for custody mediation with Family Court Services.
- FM-1059 Request and Order to Change Case Status or Resolution Conference DateAsks to move a status or case resolution conference.
- FM-1193 Stipulation and Waiver of Hearing on Request For OrderBoth sides settle a Request for Order and skip the hearing.
- FM-1195 Stipulation to Remote Family Court Services Custody MediationBoth parents agree to custody mediation by video.
- FM-1201 Order Re: Remote Appearance (Family)The judge's order on a request to appear remotely.
Local rules (family law)
Tentative rulings
The court's tentative ruling page covers civil and probate departments; we did not find a family law tentative ruling listing.
Child support agency
- Santa Clara County Department of Child Support Services
- California Department of Child Support ServicesStatewide agency; guideline calculator and online services.
Co-parenting class
- Families Change (Judicial Council of California)Free California Courts website with age-appropriate guidance for separating parents, teens and kids.
Court-required parent orientation for mediation is listed under Family Court Services above.
Domestic violence help
In immediate danger, call 911.
- Restraining Order, Domestic Violence & Emergency Shelter Resources (court page)
- Family Resources (court page)
- National Domestic Violence Hotline24/7, confidential. 1-800-799-7233 (TDD 1-800-787-3224).
Court Provider Lists
These lists come from the court. The court does not endorse any provider on them. Check the list for current details before you call, and ask your attorney or Family Court Services which programs your order requires.
Have questions about a family law matter in Santa Clara County? The Geller Firm can talk through your situation and options.
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