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People who represent themselves must follow the same legal procedures as lawyers to fill out, file and serve court forms, and to prove their case. If you do not have a lawyer there are resources which can help.

• Divorce Manual - A Client Handbook - covers many topics including selecting and working with a lawyer created by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.
• Going to Court Without a Lawyer - a guide for handling uncontested divorces, legal separations and annulments to help you understand the court process and fill out the legal forms you will need.
• What Should I Know About Divorce and Custody? - a State Bar of California pamphlet.
• For Legal Information and help with Family Law or Domestic Violence Cases in Contra Costa County, click here.

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