Orange County concentrates its entire family law caseload at one location: the Lamoreaux Justice Center in the city of Orange, which the Orange County Superior Court designates for family law, juvenile, and domestic violence matters.
What This Guide Covers: The Lamoreaux Justice Center's address and role, the self-help and Family Law Facilitator resources located there, and what to bring when you file. For the full California divorce process specific to this county, see our Orange County divorce guide.
The Lamoreaux Justice Center
The Lamoreaux Justice Center is located at 341 The City Drive South, Orange, CA 92868. The Orange County Superior Court's own facility page states plainly that "this facility handles Juvenile, Family Law and Domestic Violence," making it the single filing location for a California divorce, legal separation, custody, or support case anywhere in Orange County, regardless of whether you live in Anaheim, Santa Ana, Irvine, Huntington Beach, or another city in the county.
Self-Help Center and Family Law Facilitator
The Lamoreaux Justice Center houses a Self-Help Center, Family Court Services, and the Office of the Family Law Facilitator, all in the same building, so self-represented filers do not need to travel to a separate location for procedural help.
Per the court's facility information, the Self-Help Center's hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Family Law Facilitator, which focuses primarily on child and spousal support matters, generally operates Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. These hours can change, so confirm current hours directly with the court before visiting.
Self-help and facilitator staff can explain court procedures and help you understand which forms your case requires. They cannot give legal advice, tell you what to request, or predict how a judge will rule on your case.
What to Bring When You File
Filing procedures and required paperwork are set statewide, not county by county.
- Your completed Petition (Form FL-100) and Summons (Form FL-110), signed where required
- Copies of each form (confirm the Lamoreaux Justice Center'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, including the mandatory six-month waiting period, see How to File for Divorce in California Without a Lawyer. For every California divorce form referenced above, see our complete California divorce forms hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Lamoreaux Justice Center the only place to file for divorce in Orange County?
Yes. Unlike Los Angeles County, which splits family law filings across twelve courthouses, Orange County Superior Court designates a single courthouse, the Lamoreaux Justice Center in the city of Orange, for all family law, juvenile, and domestic violence matters countywide.
What is the address of the Lamoreaux Justice Center?
The Lamoreaux Justice Center is located at 341 The City Drive South, Orange, CA 92868, per the Orange County Superior Court's own website. Confirm current hours and any building access requirements directly on the court's site before visiting.
Is there help available if I am filing for divorce myself at the Lamoreaux Justice Center?
Yes. The Lamoreaux Justice Center houses a Self-Help Center, Family Court Services, and the Office of the Family Law Facilitator, all under one roof. Self-help staff can explain court procedure and forms but cannot give legal advice or tell you what to request.
Can Virdix help me prepare paperwork for the Orange County Superior Court?
Yes. Virdix prepares the California Judicial Council forms Orange County accepts; it does not file on your behalf or provide legal advice, and you still bring your completed forms to the Lamoreaux Justice Center yourself.
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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 hours, self-help availability, and filing procedures can change; always confirm current information directly with the Orange County Superior Court before filing. For advice about your specific situation, consult a licensed California family law attorney.
Sources: Orange County Superior Court, Lamoreaux Justice Center; Orange County Superior Court self-help: family law; Orange County Superior Court self-help: child support.