County resources
San Mateo County
San Mateo County resources last verified: June 14, 2026
Superior Court / Family Law
Official county courtOfficial court filing, forms, family-law, or fee information.
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 / forms / e-filing
Official county courtOfficial court filing, forms, family-law, or fee 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.
Local rules
Official county courtOfficial local rules or court procedure information.
County law library
Law library710 Hamilton Street, Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 363-4913
Email listed by the state directory: sanmateolawlibrary@gmail.com.
California Courts law library directoryLegal aid directory/resource
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Lawyer referral
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