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 →
Want one-on-one help?
The education here is free — and always will be. If you also want professional help with a defined piece of your case, Jennifer offers limited-scope services through her law office: hearing-prep consultations and an FCS custody mediation preparation package. It starts with a free 15-minute intake call. See limited-scope services and book your intake call →
Attorney services described on the linked page are offered by the Law Office of Jennifer J. Moore, Folsom, California, and may be considered attorney advertising. No outcome is promised or guaranteed.
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 →
