County resources
Kern County
Kern County resources last verified: July 14, 2026
Self-help center
Official county courtOfficial self-help information from a court or government source.
Family Law Facilitator
Official county courtOfficial Family Law Facilitator or family-law help information.
Family Court Services / mediation
Official county courtOfficial Family Court Services, mediation, custody, or visitation information.
Filing fee
California Courts$435-$450
Response fee
California Courts$435-$450
Fee waiver
California CourtsFee waivers may be available if you cannot afford court fees.
Official child-support resource
Official county courtOfficial child-support information or agency resource. This site does not calculate support.
County law library
Law library1415 Truxtun Avenue, Room 301, Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 868-5320
Listed in the California Courts law library directory.
California Courts law library directoryLegal aid directory/resource
Legal aid directoryUse this statewide directory to search for legal aid organizations by county or zip code.
Lawyer referral
State BarUse this statewide directory to find certified lawyer referral services.
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