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Local Family Rules of Court
FAMILY RULE 7 FAMILY LAW FACILITATOR
A. DUTIES
(1) In addition to the duties mandated by the Family Law
Facilitator Act, Family Code Section 10000 et. seq., the Family Law
Facilitator shall have the following additional duties:
a. Meeting with litigants to mediate issues of child
support, spousal support or partner support, and maintenance of health insurance, subject to
section 10012 of the Family Code. Actions in which one or both of the
parties are self-represented shall have priority.
(Eff. 1/01/05)
b. Drafting stipulations to include all issues agreed to by
the parties, which may include issues other than those specified in Section
10003 of the Family Code.
c. If the parties are unable to resolve issues with the assistance of the
family law facilitator, prior to or at the hearing, and at the request of
the Court, the family law facilitator shall review the paperwork, examine
documents, prepare support schedules, and advise the judge whether the
matter is ready to proceed.
d. Assisting the clerk in maintaining records.
e. Preparing formal orders consistent with the Court’s announced order in
cases where both parties are self-represented.
f. Serving as a special master in proceedings and making findings to the
court unless he or she has served as a mediator in the case.
g. Participate in the operation of the Family Court Clinic, including the
training and supervision of volunteers for that clinic.
(2) If staff and other resources are available and the
duties listed in subdivision A, above, have been accomplished, the duties of
the family law facilitator may also include the following:
a. Assisting the Court with research and any other
responsibilities which will enable the court to be more responsive to the
litigant’s needs.
b. Developing programs for bar and community outreach through day and
evening programs, videotapes, and other innovative means that will assist
self-represented and financially disadvantaged litigants in gaining
meaningful access to Family Court. These programs shall specifically include
information concerning underutilized legislation, and pre-existing,
court-sponsored programs, such as supervised visitation and appointment of
attorneys for children.
(Eff. 1/01/98)
Family Rules: Summary - 1 -
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8 - Appendix: A - B - C
List of attached Family local forms
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