Business Details
33 Years
experience
Your Trusted Family Law Partner in Chico, CA
Founded in 1993, Access Court Services has been dedicated to providing expert family law assistance across Northern California. Our team specializes in guiding clients through complex legal processes including divorce, child custody, spousal support, adoptions, and restraining orders. With decades of combined experience, we prioritize personalized service and thorough understanding of court procedures to ensure clients present their cases effectively.Our attorney-supervised paralegal services focus on preparing accurate legal documents while empowering self-represented individuals. We maintain a commitment to ethical practice, client education, and achieving fair outcomes through both contested and uncontested legal matters.
Services
Divorce Proceedings
Child Custody
Child Support
Adoption Services
Restraining Orders
Wills and Trusts
Juvenile Dependency
Property Division
Legal Document Preparation
Court Representation
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of family law experience since 1993
- Our services combine attorney supervision with paralegal expertise
- We specialize in Northern California family court procedures
- We provide personalized document preparation for self-represented litigants
- Our team understands both contested and uncontested case strategies
Services
Divorce Proceedings
We assist with all aspects of California divorce cases including property division, spousal support, and child custody arrangements. Our services cover both contested and uncontested divorces, with document preparation and procedural guidance for self-represented parties. We help clients navigate California's no-fault divorce system while protecting their legal rights throughout the process.
Child Custody
Our team helps establish legal and physical custody arrangements that serve children's best interests. We prepare documentation for custody modifications, visitation schedules, and enforcement of existing orders. We also assist with mediation preparation and provide guidance on California's child custody laws regarding decision-making authority and parenting time.
Adoption Services
We handle all adoption types including step-parent, relative, and adult adoptions. Our services include document preparation for parental rights termination, home study coordination, and finalization hearings. We guide clients through California's adoption requirements while ensuring proper legal procedures are followed for both minor and adult adoptees.
Restraining Orders
We assist with domestic violence and civil harassment restraining orders. Our services include preparing emergency and permanent order applications, documenting evidence of abuse, and guiding clients through court procedures. We also help defend against unwarranted restraining orders while explaining clients' legal rights and options.
Legal Document Preparation
Our paralegals prepare accurate family court documents tailored to each client's situation. We specialize in creating petitions, responses, and settlement agreements that meet California's legal requirements. We help organize client information to create compelling declarations and ensure proper court filings for all family law matters.
People
Jane Martin
Paralegal Services
Jane Martin has provided attorney-supervised paralegal services since 1995, specializing in family law document preparation. With journalism experience and court volunteer work, she helps clients effectively present their cases. She founded Access Court Services in 1993 after working with California State University's legal programs and criminal defense firms.
Questions
Do you help with self-represented family law cases?
Yes, we specialize in assisting self-represented clients with family law matters including divorce, custody, and support cases across California.
What family law services do you offer?
We handle divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, spousal support calculations, adoptions, restraining orders, and probate matters.
Which areas do you serve?
We provide services in Butte and Glenn Counties, with document preparation available for all Northern California counties.
Can you help prepare legal documents?
Yes, our attorney-supervised paralegals prepare all necessary family court documents for both contested and uncontested cases.
Do you offer in-person appointments?
We have offices in Chico and Napa, with appointments available in-person, by phone, or via internet conferencing.
How do you handle complex family law cases?
We work with experienced attorneys for complex cases while providing document preparation and procedural guidance for self-represented parties.
