Courthouse Facilitators

Most counties have courthouse facilitator programs.  A courthouse facilitator is an individual who assists self-represented parties with their family law or guardianship cases in superior court.  A person is self-represented if he or she is not represented by an attorney.  Sometimes self-represented parties are referred to as acting "pro se."

Courthouse facilitators are also referred to as court facilitators, family court facilitators, or family law facilitators.  Often, the courthouse facilitator's office is located within the courthouse.  Some programs are sited in other agencies, such as a volunteer legal service program.  It is important to remember that the courthouse facilitator is not your lawyer, cannot give you legal advice, and will not represent you in court.  When you meet with the courthouse facilitator, you will be asked to sign a disclaimer informing you of these limitations on the program's services.

You should consult a lawyer for advice about your rights and responsibilities when you are involved in a family law case.  Click here for ways to find legal services.