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Family Law Division — Santa Cruz Superior CourtOfficial instructions

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Local Family Law Division — source-specific information; other procedures and appeals may differ

The Family Law Division of the Santa Cruz Superior Court, located at the Watsonville Courthouse, handles a variety of family-related matters. Some of these case types include; ending a marriage or registered domestic partnership, identifying a child’s legal parents, determining custody and visitation issues, establishing or enforcing child and spousal support, dealing with domestic violence issues, adoptions and minor emancipations. All restraining orders are filed at the Watsonville Courthouse. For more information regarding restraining orders see the courts Restraining Order Division Page.

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Required in Family Law cases with children. Use this Co-Parenting Class link for the ONLY class approved by the Santa Cruz Superior Court. This is a FREE class.

Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources

Source checked October 26, 2026

Superior Court of California — County of Santa Cruz · Santa Cruz Superior Court — current services and locations (opens in a new tab)

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Divorce and relationship-ending optionsOfficial instructions

Shared California Courts Self-Help Guide. Read the instructions for your situation and check the local court requirements.

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You probably know what divorce means. In California, the legal word for divorce is dissolution.

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Dissolution is the legal process to end a marriage or domestic partnership. It includes both divorce and a simpler option called summary dissolution. In some cases, people may choose a different legal process, like legal separation or annulment.

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Judicial Council of California · Divorce in California | California Courts | Self Help Guide (opens in a new tab)

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