1. San Francisco Superior Court — Custody Self-Help
San Francisco's ACCESS Center on the 5th floor of the McAllister Street courthouse is staffed by family law facilitators who help mothers draft petitions, RFOs, and stipulated agreements. Free child custody recommending counseling (CCRC) orientation is provided before any contested hearing, a San Francisco requirement under Local Rule 11.17. Same-day appointments are limited; arrive by 8am or reserve a slot online. Filing fee waivers are processed on-site for low-income mothers.
(415) 551-0605 · 400 McAllister St Room 509, San Francisco, CA 94102