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Merced County, California · Courts and legal help

Find family court services in Merced County

Family law, divorce, parentage, custody and support information from the specifically cited court.

1 provider · 1 official link · 3 reviewed requirements · sources checked October 26, 2026

In Merced County, 1 state agency publishes 1 official link for this service. Reviewed requirements cover availability notices (2) and appointments (1). 1 provider lists forms on its guide.

These are the Merced County providers with a reviewed service link for this task. Other offices may also help, and a provider may serve only part of the county: check each service area. Fees and forms stay on each office’s guide, where their sources are cited.
California state court

Merced Superior Court

Superior Court for Merced County. Court locations and divisions handle different case types; confirm the correct branch and service before visiting.

Family Law — Merced Superior Court (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Official local court information and resources for this specific subject. Confirm the applicable case type, filing channel and current instructions with the court.

Availability · Local Family Law — source-specific information; other procedures and appeals may differ
The Family Court Services Division is responsible for performing Child Custody Recommending Counseling. Click the button below for more information.
Source & saved evidence

Superior Court of California, County of Merced · Merced Superior Court — Family Law (opens in a new tab)

Case-type main content, reviewed paragraph 2

The Family Court Services Division is responsible for performing Child Custody Recommending Counseling. Click the button below for more information.

Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot 5b39d27519330746

Availability · Local Family Law — source-specific information; other procedures and appeals may differ
Family Court Services performs Child Custody Recommending Counseling (CCRC), which is a process where families work together with an experienced counselor toward the goal of reaching an agreement regarding a parenting plan for their children. Participation is completed in a telephone or video conference on a date scheduled by the Court.
Source & saved evidence

Superior Court of California, County of Merced · Merced Superior Court — Family Law (opens in a new tab)

Case-type main content, reviewed paragraph 3

Family Court Services performs Child Custody Recommending Counseling (CCRC), which is a process where families work together with an experienced counselor toward the goal of reaching an agreement regarding a parenting plan for their children. Participation is completed in a telephone or video conference on a date scheduled by the Court.

Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot 5b39d27519330746

Before you start · 1 requirement & conditions
Appointments · Local family instructions. This quoted rule keeps the court’s stated subject, representation, location and procedure limits; it is not a promise of complete self-help or legal representation.
Each parent shall watch the orientation to Child Custody Recommending Counseling, Orientation, before their appointment date. Please watch the Orientation to Family Court Mediation and Child Custody Recommending Counseling video.
Source & saved evidence

Superior Court of California, County of Merced · Merced Superior Court — Family Law (opens in a new tab)

Reviewed local appointment instructions and limitations

Each parent shall watch the orientation to Child Custody Recommending Counseling, Orientation, before their appointment date. Please watch the Orientation to Family Court Mediation and Child Custody Recommending Counseling video.

Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot 5b39d27519330746

Source & saved evidence

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

Official court link: Family Law

Family Law

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