Self Help Center
Welcome to the Self-Help Center of our website. The information provided here will help you find information about the court system, find an attorney and locate other resources that might help you represent yourself in some legal matters.
Legal Services
Guide to free or reduced-rate legal services
Families, Divorce & Children
Child Dependency & Neglect Handbook for Parents & Guardians
Child Support Information
Divorce Forms
Help for Visitation with your Children
Mediation Information
Parenting Plan Information
Youth in Juvenile Court
Trial & Criminal Court
If you have a question about a warrant (civil or criminal), an arrest, a trial, or any other trial court matters, please contact the Court Clerk for the county in which the case originated. Click here to find the court clerk in your county.
Expungements
Estate & Probate
Most probate and estate matters are handled by the Clerk & Master in your county. Click here to find the Clerk & Master in your county.
Small Claims
Small claims cases are typically handled in General Sessions Court. For more information about small claims cases, please contact the court clerk in your county. Click here to locate your county's court clerk.
Guidelines and Helpful Information for People with a Case in General Sessions Court
Guidelines and Helpful Information for People with a Case in General Sessions Court (Spanish)
Traffic & City Issues
Municipal Courts handle traffic cases and cases involving violation of city ordinances. The Municipal Court Clerk in your city will be able to assist you with questions about these types of cases. Click here to find your local Municipal Court Clerk.