Sacramento County, home to the state capital and surrounding cities like Elk Grove, Citrus Heights, Folsom, and Rancho Cordova, hears its family law cases at one dedicated courthouse.
What This Guide Covers: The William R. Ridgeway Family Relations Courthouse's address and role, the third-floor self-help center, and what to bring when you file. For the full California divorce process specific to this county, see our Sacramento County divorce guide.
The Ridgeway Family Relations Courthouse
The William R. Ridgeway Family Relations Courthouse is located at 3341 Power Inn Road, Sacramento, CA 95826, per the Sacramento County Superior Court's own location page, which lists a phone number of 916-875-3400. This courthouse houses the court's Family Law and Probate Divisions and is the filing location for family law matters, including divorce, custody, and support, for the entire county.
Self-Help Center and Family Law Facilitator
Self-represented filers can get procedural help at the Family Law and Probate Self-Help Center and Family Law Facilitator's Office, located on the third floor, Room 314, of the courthouse, per the court's published materials. This is where a self-represented parent or spouse can get help completing forms like the Petition (FL-100) and Income and Expense Declaration (FL-150).
Self-Help Center staff can explain court procedure and help with forms. They cannot give legal advice, tell you what to request, or predict how a judge will rule on your case. Confirm current hours directly on the Sacramento Superior Court's Family Court Self-Help Center page before visiting, since hours can change.
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 Ridgeway Courthouse'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
Where do I file for divorce in Sacramento County?
At the William R. Ridgeway Family Relations Courthouse, 3341 Power Inn Road, Sacramento, CA 95826, which the Sacramento County Superior Court designates for its Family Law and Probate Divisions, covering the whole county including Elk Grove, Citrus Heights, Folsom, and Rancho Cordova.
Is there self-help assistance at the Ridgeway Courthouse?
Yes. The Family Law and Probate Self-Help Center and Family Law Facilitator's Office are located on the third floor (Room 314) of the courthouse. Confirm current hours directly on the Sacramento Superior Court's Family Court Self-Help Center page before visiting.
What is the phone number for the Ridgeway Courthouse?
The Sacramento Superior Court lists 916-875-3400 for the William R. Ridgeway Family Relations Courthouse. Confirm current contact information directly on the court's website, since phone lines and hours can change.
Can Virdix help me file at the Ridgeway Courthouse?
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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 Sacramento County Superior Court before filing. For advice about your specific situation, consult a licensed California family law attorney.
Sources: Sacramento County Superior Court, William R. Ridgeway Family Relations Courthouse; Sacramento County Superior Court, Family Law and Probate Self-Help Center.