The Ten Mile Branch in Fort Bragg gives residents of the Mendocino coast a family law filing option without a drive inland to the county seat in Ukiah, though its self-help resources run on a lighter schedule.
What This Guide Covers: The Ten Mile Branch's address and role, its monthly self-help clinic, how it relates to the Ukiah Courthouse, and what to bring when you file. For the full California divorce process specific to this county, see our Mendocino County divorce guide.
The Ten Mile Branch
The Fort Bragg Ten Mile Branch is located at 700 South Franklin Street, Fort Bragg, CA 95437, with public counter hours of 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., per the Mendocino County Superior Court. Coastal residents, generally around Fort Bragg, Mendocino, and Willits, can submit a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage (Form FL-100) and related family law paperwork at the branch's lobby window rather than traveling inland to Ukiah.
Self-Help Clinic
Self-represented filers can get procedural help, not legal advice, at the Mendocino County Superior Court's Self Help Center clinic held monthly at the Fort Bragg courthouse, with clinic hours of 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., per the court's own materials. Staff can help you figure out which forms you need and how to complete them, but cannot give legal advice.
The Fort Bragg self-help clinic runs on a monthly, not daily, schedule, and the exact date can change. Confirm the current schedule directly on the Mendocino County Superior Court's website, or by phone, before making a trip.
The Ukiah Courthouse
If you would rather use the county's main location, or if your matter needs a fuller weekly self-help schedule, the Ukiah Courthouse at 100 North State Street also accepts filings from anywhere in the county and offers walk-in Self Help Center assistance Monday through Thursday. See our dedicated guide to the Ukiah Courthouse for that location's details. The court also offers e-filing for family law documents as an alternative to filing in person at either location.
What to Bring When You File
Filing requirements are set statewide, not by individual courthouse.
- Your completed Petition (Form FL-100) and Summons (Form FL-110), signed where required
- Copies of each form (confirm the Fort Bragg branch's current copy requirements)
- The filing fee, or a completed Request to Waive Court Fees (Form FW-001) if you qualify
- A photo ID
For the full statewide filing process, see How to File for Divorce in California Without a Lawyer, and for every form referenced above, see our complete California divorce forms hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I file my divorce at the Fort Bragg Ten Mile Branch?
If you live on the Mendocino coast, generally around Fort Bragg, Mendocino, or Willits, you can file at the Ten Mile Branch lobby window instead of traveling to the county seat in Ukiah, per the Mendocino County Superior Court's own filing guidance.
Where is the Fort Bragg Ten Mile Branch located?
At 700 South Franklin Street, Fort Bragg, CA 95437, with public counter hours of 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., per the Mendocino County Superior Court.
Is there self-help assistance in Fort Bragg?
Yes, on a monthly basis. The Mendocino County Superior Court's Self Help Center holds a clinic at the Fort Bragg courthouse with hours of 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., compared to the fuller weekly schedule available in Ukiah. Confirm the current monthly date directly with the court before visiting.
Can Virdix tell me whether to file in Fort Bragg or Ukiah?
Virdix prepares the Judicial Council forms your case needs, but confirming the best filing location for your address and circumstances is something to verify directly with the Mendocino County Superior Court before filing.
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Virdix is a document preparation service, not a law firm, and does not provide legal advice. Courthouse locations, self-help hours, and filing procedures can change; always confirm current information directly with the Mendocino County Superior Court before filing. For advice about your specific situation, consult a licensed California family law attorney.
Sources: Mendocino County Superior Court, Family Law; Mendocino County Superior Court, Self-Help.