Court Staff Who Can Help

"Sherlocks" - Self Represented litigant Coordinators 

Every Judicial District has a Self-Help Center staffed by one or more "Sherlocks". They

• Help people navigate the court system.

• Direct people to appropriate forms.

• Cannot provide you with advocacy or advice.

To find the contact information for the Sherlocks at your courthouse, click here for the list of courthouses, and then in the section menu in the top right corner, select "judges and staff"

Click HERE to find your nearest Sherlock. ​

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Family Court Facilitators 

Family Court Facilitators can help you figure out what custody case needs to be completed or closed. After a case is filed, they help to get the case on the right path for the judge so that it doesn’t get stuck in court and also keep it focused on the children. They tell you what papers you need to fill out and what must be done to complete the case. They tell you about different options to resolve your case (for example, reaching an agreement or going to trial). They may talk with you about different processes, like mediation, where you try to reach an agreement with your ex instead of having the judge decide your case. While they can provide information, they cannot give legal advice. 

Click HERE to find your nearest Family Court Facilitator. 

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