Establishing Parentage
For unmarried parents, the court will decide who is or is not the parent of the child. Once parentage is determined, then the court can make orders regarding custody, visitation, and child support.
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Overview: Parentage
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Start Your Parentage Case
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Respond to Your Parentage Case
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Finalize Your Parentage Case
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Court Resource: Family Law Facilitator
The Family Law Facilitator is a court attorney who helps persons without an attorney to better represent themselves in family law matters, including parentage, custody, visitation, and support. All services are free.
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Free Online Assistance in Completing Court Forms
- Free fillable forms: https://selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/parentage-index
- Guide and File (free online forms assistance): Start a New Filing Interview (tylertech.cloud)
- Law Help Interactive (SHARP Courts' free online forms assistance): Online Resources | Superior Court of California | County of Butte