§ 10002 Family Law Facilitator Office

Family Code·California

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The law says every superior court must have a family law facilitator office, run by a qualified lawyer.

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•Each superior court must set up a family law facilitator office.
•The facilitator must be a lawyer licensed in the state with family‑law mediation or litigation experience.
•The superior court appoints the facilitator.

Example

A couple filing for divorce goes to the local superior court and asks for help with paperwork and mediation.

The court's family law facilitator office, staffed by an experienced family‑law attorney, can guide them through the process and help them reach an agreement.

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§ 10002 Family Law Facilitator Office

Each superior court shall maintain an office of the family law facilitator. The office of the family law facilitator shall be staffed by an attorney licensed to practice law in this state who has mediation or litigation experience, or both, in the field of family law. The family law facilitator shall be appointed by the superior court.

Last verified: February 26, 2026

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Family Code. Section 10002.

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