State Court Forms
For the latest State Court Fee Waiver forms and information, visit the California Courts’ Website fee waiver page at: http://www.courts.ca.gov/selfhelp-feewaiver.htm In most cases, you have to pay a fee to file papers with the court. The fees are uniform in all 58 California counties (except for Riverside, San Bernardino and San Francisco counties, where fees […]
Indian Child Welfare
1. What is the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA)? (pdf) (Basic guide for parents and Indian families about the ICWA) This guide explains what the Indian Child Welfare Act is, why it was passed, and how it applies in California. If you’re a parent or Indian custodian, this guide can help you decide if ICWA […]
Housing
Our Housing materials are under construction but for more information regarding Indian Housing programs, please see HUD’s Public and Indian Housing Program page at: http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/public_indian_housing According to their website, the role of the Office of Public and Indian Housing is to ensure safe, decent, and affordable housing; create opportunities for residents’ self-sufficiency and economic independence; and […]
Family Law
1. Birth Records Self-Help Kit (pdf) Note: This link opens the entire 132 page booklet. Some users have experienced problems when using certain browsers such as Mozilla. Depending upon the browser you are using you may wish to download individual sections of the booklet for faster access. Disclaimer and Table of Contents Introduction Section 1: […]
Indian Ancestry
1. Birth Records Self-Help Kit (pdf) Note: This link opens the entire 132 page booklet. Some users have experienced problems when using certain browsers such as Mozilla. Depending upon the browser you are using you may wish to download individual sections of the booklet for faster access. Disclaimer and Table of Contents Introduction Section 1: […]
