Put your best foot forward in California family court.
Free and low-cost solutions for handling your own family court case — from an attorney who has spent her career in California family courtrooms.
Know the process
What actually happens at a hearing, what the court must decide, and the deadlines that catch people by surprise.
Organize your evidence
Declarations the court will actually read, exhibits served the right way, and a file you can navigate in seconds.
Speak with confidence
How to address the court, make your three points, and be heard — respectfully and effectively.
🎁 Start free. Seriously — free.
A hearing-prep checklist, a county-by-county FCS lookup, printable worksheets — real preparation tools from a California family law attorney, delivered to your inbox at no cost. New freebies added as the library grows.
Who this is for
Most people in California family court don’t have a lawyer. The court’s self-help resources tell you which forms to file. This site teaches the part no one else does: how to be effective — at your hearing, in your paperwork, and at the mediation table.
Two ways to get ready
COURTROOM READY — You have a hearing coming up. Learn what actually happens, how to write a declaration the court will read, and how to present your case. Watch the series →
MEDIATION READY — You’d rather resolve this without a courtroom fight. Learn how mediation works, how to prepare, and how to negotiate well. Watch the series →
About
“I can’t be your lawyer for free. But let me see if I can help you help yourself.” I’m Jennifer J. Moore, a California family law attorney — and I’ve had that conversation in courthouse hallways across California more times than I can count. This platform is my answer. More about me →
Family Court Ready — California 