IMPORTANT:

The Court is converting over to a new Traffic Case Management from September 24, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. to September 28, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. All traffic related functions will be unavailable over the maintenance period.

My Citations will be unavailable from September 24, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. to October 1, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. If you need to file an Ability to Pay Petition you may do so in person at the Dublin, Wiley Manuel or Fremont Courthouse.

SCAM ALERT:

Scammers are impersonating Pretrial Services to collect payments for GPS monitoring and other services.  Pretrial Services will never ask defendants or their family members for money. If you receive such a call, do not send payment or share any personal information.  Hang up and report it to law enforcement immediately.

Family Law Court

Update: Court Reporters at the Hayward Hall of Justice

Family Law Overview

Family Law cases involve matters such as dissolution/divorce, legal separation, domestic partnership, nullity, paternity, child custody and visitation, child support, domestic violence, elder abuse, and adoptions.

Clerk's Office Online Assistance

LiveChat Services

LiveChat is an online tool that allows the public to interact directly with court staff through online messaging. If you have an existing case, please have your case number ready.

LiveChat Hours of Operation: Monday – Thursday, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM;  Friday, 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM.

Click the widget located at the bottom right of this page during LiveChat hours.

NOTE: If you do not see the LiveChat Widget, click this to try again.

Click here and find the LiveChat Widget at bottom right corner

Online Appointments

Schedule your appointment to visit the clerk’s office for services pertaining to Civil or Family Law. Upon booking your appointment, you will be able to opt in to receive a text or email reminder and check-in using your mobile device upon arrival to the clerk's office.  Find more information about online appointments.

Child Custody, Support, and Visitation

Find information about child custody, child support, visitation and parentage.

Divorce or Separation

Learn more about divorce and separation in California.

Domestic Violence

Find information about child custody, child support, visitation and parentage.

Elder Abuse

Find information about Elder Abuse and Elder Abuse Restraining Orders.

Parentage

Find information about parentage issues in California.

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