How-To Guides
Our four Self-Help Legal Access Centers have how-to guides that show you how to fill out many of the civil court forms for Los Angeles Superior Court. Some how-to guides and forms are only available at the Self-Help Centers. Click here for locations.
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Family Law
Divorce
Divorce Default Judgment Request How-To Guide (English)
Divorce Default Judgment Request How-To Guide (Spanish)
Divorce Default Judgment Request Forms
Divorce Response with Children How-To Guide (English)
Divorce Response with Children How-To Guide (Spanish)
Divorce Response with Children Forms
Divorce Response Without Children How-To Guide (English)
Divorce Response Without Children How-To Guide (Spanish)
Divorce Response Without Children Forms
Divorce Property Disclosure How-To Guide (English)
Divorce Property Disclosure How-To Guide (Spanish)
Divorce Property Disclosure Forms
Income and Expense Declaration How-To Guide
Income and Expense Declaration Forms
Income and Expense Declaration Video Tutorial
Family Law Trial Setting How-To Guide (English)
Family Law Trial Setting How-To Guide (Spanish)
Family Law Trial Setting How-To Guide (Vietnamese)
Family Law Request for Trial Setting Video Tutorial
Family Law Trial Setting Forms
Request for Initial Orders How-To Guide (English)
Request for Initial Orders How-To Guide (Spanish)
Request for Initial Orders Forms
Request for Modification of Orders How-To Guide (English)
Request for Modification of Orders How-To Guide (Spanish)
Request for Modification of Orders Forms
Ex Parte (Emergency) Request for Orders How-To Guide (English)
Ex Parte (Emergency) Request for Orders How-To Guide (Spanish)
Ex Parte (Emergency) Request for Orders Forms
Response to Request for Orders How-To Guide (English)
Response to Request for Orders How-To Guide (Spanish)
Response to Request for Orders Forms
Request for Dismissal Video Tutorial
Request for Dismissal Video Tutorial (Spanish)
Paternity
Paternity Response How-To Guide (English)
Paternity Response How-To Guide (Spanish)
Paternity Response Forms
Paternity Default Judgment Request How-To Guide (English)
Paternity Default Judgment Request How-To Guide (Spanish)
Paternity Default Judgment Request Forms
Income and Expense Declaration How-To Guide
Income and Expense Declaration Forms
Income and Expense Declaration Video Tutorial
Family Law Trial Setting How-To Guide (English)
Family Law Trial Setting How-To Guide (Spanish)
Family Law Trial Setting How-To Guide (Vietnamese)
Family Law Request for Trial Setting Video Tutorial
Family Law Trial Setting Forms
Request for Initial Orders How-To Guide (English)
Request for Initial Orders How-To Guide (Spanish)
Request for Initial Orders Forms
Request for Modification of Orders How-To Guide (English)
Request for Modification of Orders How-To Guide (Spanish)
Request for Modification of Orders Forms
Ex Parte (Emergency) Request for Orders How-To Guide (English)
Ex Parte (Emergency) Request for Orders How-To Guide (Spanish)
Ex Parte (Emergency) Request for Orders Forms
Response to Request for Orders How-To Guide (English)
Response to Request for Orders How-To Guide (Spanish)
Response to Request for Orders Forms
Request for Dismissal Video Tutorial
Request for Dismissal Video Tutorial (Spanish)
Restraining Orders
Civil Harassment Request How-To Guide (English)
Civil Harassment Request How-To Guide (Spanish)
Civil Harassment Request Forms
Civil Harassment Response How-To Guide (English)
Civil Harassment Response How-To Guide (Spanish)
Civil Harassment Response Forms
Request for Sheriff to Serve How-To Guide (English)
Request for Sheriff to Serve How-To Guide (Spanish)
Request for Sheriff to Serve Court Papers Forms
Unlawful Detainer (Eviction)
Ex Parte (Emergency) Motion to Continue or Postpone Trial How-To Guide (English)
Ex Parte (Emergency) Motion to Continue or Postpone Trial How-To Guide (Spanish)
Ex Parte (Emergency) Motion to Continue or Postpone Trial Forms
Unlawful Detainer Ex Parte Motion For Additional Time to Relocate How-To Guide (English)
Unlawful Detainer Ex Parte Motion For Additional Time to Relocate Forms
Unlawful Detainer Ex Parte Application, Proposed Answer and Motion to Set Aside How-to Guide
Unlawful Detainer Ex Parte Application, Proposed Answer and Motion to Set Aside Forms
Unlawful Detainer Ex Parte Application and Motion to Set Aside How-to Guide
Unlawful Detainer Ex Parte Application and Motion to Set Aside Forms
Unlawful Detainer Answer How-To Guide (English)
Unlawful Detainer Answer How-To Guide (Spanish)
Unlawful Detainer Answer Forms
Unlawful Detainer General Denial How-To Guide (English)
Unlawful Detainer General Denial How-To Guide (Spanish)
Unlawful Detainer General Denial Answer Forms
Unlawful Detainer Answer Supplement (COVID-19 Related Financial Distress) How-To Guide
Unlawful Detainer Answer Supplement (COVID-19 Related Financial Distress) Forms
Unlawful Detainer Additional Resources (English)
Unlawful Detainer Additional Resources (Spanish)
Unlawful Detainer Additional Resources (Korean)
Name Change
Adult Name Change – How-To Guide
Adult Name Change – Forms
Adult Name and Gender Change – How-To Guide
Adult Name and Gender Change – Forms
Child Name Change, One Parent – How-To Guide
Child Name Change, One Parent – Forms
Child Name Change, Both Parents – How-To Guide
Child Name Change, Both Parents – Forms
Miscellaneous
Claim of Exemption – Bank Levy How-To Guide (English)
Claim of Exemption – Bank Levy How-To Guide (Spanish)
Claim of Exemption – Bank Levy Forms
Claim of Exemption – Wage Garnishment How-To Guide (English)
Claim of Exemption – Wage Garnishment How-To Guide (Spanish)
Claim of Exemption – Wage Garnishment Forms
Expungement – How-To Guide
Expungement – Forms
Fee Waiver How-To Guide (English)
Fee Waiver How-To Guide (Spanish)
Fee Waiver How-To Guide (Vietnamese)
Request to Waive Additional Court Fees Video Tutorial
Order on Court Fee Waiver Video Tutorial
Fee Waiver Forms Packet
Self-Help Flier (English)
Self-Help Flier (Spanish)
Request for Sheriff to Serve Court Papers How-To Guide (English)
Request for Sheriff to Serve Court Papers How-To Guide (Spanish)
Request for Sheriff to Serve Court Papers How-to Guide (Vietnamese)
Request for Sheriff to Serve Court Papers Forms
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These guides are designed to help you fill out the forms yourself, and are not intended to provide legal advice nor strategy as to how to complete the case. The information provided in the guides only presents options and examples. This is not a substitute for professional legal advice from an attorney.