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F36 2019, shelf 109B. Also available at the Dublin Library and Fremont Main Library.  \nThis book is a step by step guide for divorce, paternity, custody, support, and domestic violence issues. Includes explanations and instructions for filling out court forms.  \n􀁸 California Family Law Practice & Procedure  \nKFC115 .C34 1994, shelf 109B. Also available as an eBook through Lexis and the Lexis Digital Library.  \n􀁸 Practice Under the California Family Code  \nKFC126 .A75 C4 1992, shelf 109B. Also available as an eBook through CEB OnLaw.  \n􀁸 Rutter Group: Family Law Also available as an eBook  \nKFC126 . H6, shelf 109B. Also available as an eBook through Westlaw.  \nFree Legal Help  \nAlameda County Court Self-Help Center  \n[https://www.alameda.courts.ca.gov/self-help](https://www.alameda.courts.ca.gov/self-help)  \nContact the SHC via phone or chat to ask questions, make an appointment, or register for a workshop. The SelfHelp Center does not take walk-in patrons, but you may make an appointment to talk to someone in person.  \nFamily Law LiveChat-Monday – Thursday, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM; Friday, 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM  \n􀁸 Access via “Chat now” chat widget: [https://www.alameda.courts.ca.gov/divisions/family-law](https://www.alameda.courts.ca.gov/divisions/family-law)  \n􀁸 Login early. They may stop taking chats before the stated hours end if they reach capacity.  \nPhones  \n􀁸 Call: (510) 272-1393, Mon-Thurs, 2PM-4PM  \n􀁸 Voicemails can only be left during phone hours; Messages are returned within 5 business days.  \nWorkshops  \n􀁸 Start Divorce/Legal Separation/Annulment Workshop offered monthly.  \n􀁸 Family Financial Disclosures Workshop offered monthly.  \nCommunity Legal Assistance Saturday Program (CLASP)  \n[https://lawlibrary.alamedacountyca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Virtual-CLASP-Flyer.pdf](https://lawlibrary.alamedacountyca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Virtual-CLASP-Flyer.pdf)  \n[Free all-topics telephone legal clinic on the first Saturday/month. Volunteer attorneys speak with individuals for](Free all-topics telephone legal clinic on the first Saturday/month. Volunteer attorneys speak with individuals for)[ ](Free a","cbCaiidK7JrweYOR","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiidK7JrweYOR","pdf",739654,"English","# Alameda County Divorce Process\n## Filing for Divorce - Step-by-Step\n## Responding to a Divorce Petition - Step-by-Step\n## Legal Separation Information\n# Forms\n## Divorce/Separation/Spousal Support Forms\n## Divorce Response Forms\n## LawHelp Interactive Form Builder\n## Trial Brief Template\n# Library Books\n## How to Do Your Own Divorce in California\n## Family Law Basics\n## California Family Law Practice & Procedure\n## Practice Under the California Family Code\n## Rutter Group: Family Law\n# Free Legal Help\n## Alameda County Court Self-Help Center\n## Community Legal Assistance Saturday Program (CLASP)\n## All for the Family Legal Clinic, Inc.\n# Hire an Attorney\n## BALI - Bay Area Legal Incubator\n## ACBA Lawyer Referral Service\n## California State Bar","[{\"question\":\"What steps are provided for filing for divorce in California?\",\"answer\":\"The guide links to the California Courts self-help page explaining how to file for divorce step by step, including references to required court forms.\"},{\"question\":\"How can someone respond to a divorce petition?\",\"answer\":\"The guide provides a “Responding to a Divorce - Step-by-Step” resource and links to divorce response forms for completing required paperwork.\"},{\"question\":\"Where can I get free legal help in Alameda County for divorce or legal separation?\",\"answer\":\"The guide lists the Alameda County Court Self-Help Center (phone/chat support and appointment options), workshops, and programs such as CLASP and community legal clinics.\"}]","Quick Resource Guide - Divorce and Legal Separation | PDF",1789583391]