The Court will be closed Wednesday, December 25, 2024 for Christmas Day. See Court Closure Sign.
Pursuant to California Rule of Court 5.210e(2), Family Court Services provides orientation information regarding the Child Custody Recommending Counseling Process. Per order of the Court, both parties are required to complete orientation prior to the scheduled Child Custody Recommending Counseling appointment at Family Court Services.
The orientation program prepares parents for Child Custody Recommending Counseling by giving an overview of the process. This includes educational information regarding children’s developmental needs and co-parenting skills.
There are two options available to complete the orientation requirement:
Option 1:
Complete the online video program (Approximately 40 minutes to complete)
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You may create a free email account at yahoo.com or gmail.com
At the completion of each video you will be moved to the next step. Subtitles for English or Spanish can be enabled by clicking the closed caption (CC) box on the right side of the video. At the end of the video program, you will be asked to complete a program evaluation. After completing the evaluation, you will print the certificate of completion.
PLEASE BRING YOUR CERTIFICATE TO YOUR APPOINTMENT for proof of completion.
OR
Option 2:
Attend the class in person
(Class available on-line only at this time due to COVID-19)
Class Schedule – English
Handouts:
Orientation Handouts – English
Family Court Services Questionnaire
Domestic Violence and Child Custody