Child Support
True/False: The only way to initiate a Child Support case is through the Clerk of Court
False! Customers can initiate a child support case through the Department of Revenue or by filing a Judicial case here at the courthouse.
What is one of the main functions of the Operations Support team (Back Office)?
Operations Support team consist of filling orders and pleadings filed through the E-portal.
What are the different type of cases the Self Help Center provide assistance?
Child Custody/Child Support, Divorce, Paternity, Small Claims, Residential Evictions
False! All Trials in the Family Divisions are considered Non-Jury Trial.
What are the different types of Injunctions that can be filed?
Stalking Violence, Domestic Violence, Repeat Violence, Sexual Violence, and Dating Violence.
What are the acceptable methods of payment at the Front Counter?
Money Order, Cashier's Check, and Cash ONLY!
What is the filing fee to file a Dissolution of Marriage case?
$408.00
What is the cost to consult with an Attorney provided by the Self Help Center?
The cost for an attorney consultation is $1 per minute; minimum 15 minute session, for up to 1 hour per day.
How many Magistrates are there in Family?
The answer is 4.
Are you able to file an Injunction against a minor?
How much does it cost to request for a payment history?
$1 dollar per year, $2 if certified.
How many days after a case closes, will a re-open fee be required to file a motion?
Answer: 90 days
True/False: The Self Help Center sale packet forms to customers.
False! Customer can only buy packet forms in room 320 or online
What are the different types of courtrooms that are covered by Trial Clerks in the Family Division?
The answer is: Domestic, Injunctions, and Child Support.
For Pro-se customers, who do they contact after filing a Paternity, Divorce, Name Change, or Temporary Custody by Extended Family member case to find out the status of the case?
Family Court Case Management by going online to ninthcircuit.org
What can customers do if they are not receiving child support on time?
* They can contact the Department of Revenue and request their child support enforcement services.
or
* They can file a motion for contempt at the Courthouse.
What is the fee to issue a Summons? (if customer is not indigent)
The answer: $10
True/False: The Self Help Center provides limited assistance in completing out court forms to customers.
True!
How many Domestic Divisions/Courtrooms are they in Family? (not including DV)
The Answer is 7.
What type of cases does Harbor House assist customers with?
Domestic Violence (with or without children) only
What is the Clerk fee amount when making a child support payment on a private case?
The Clerk fee on a private case is: $5.25.
How many times a day does the Scanner does the "run"?
The answer is 2.
True/False: Attorney consultations are held in person only
False! Attorney consultations are held virtually only!
True/False: Trial Clerks do Adoption Hearings.
True.
After an Injunction case is filed, what are the three typical rulings by the Court?
Temporary Injunction, Order Setting Hearing, Order Denying Injunction.