The South Lake Tahoe branch serves the Tahoe Basin side of El Dorado County, a geographically distinct area separated from the rest of the county by the Sierra Nevada, and the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado handles family law filings there directly rather than requiring a trip to Placerville.
What This Guide Covers: The South Lake Tahoe branch's address and role, its Family Law Facilitator assistance, how it relates to the Placerville branch, and what to bring when you file. For the full California divorce process specific to this county, see our El Dorado County divorce guide.
The South Lake Tahoe Branch
The South Lake Tahoe branch is located at 1354 Johnson Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150. Per the El Dorado Superior Court, this branch handles civil, small claims, juvenile, family law, and probate matters for Tahoe Basin residents. If your address falls within this area, this is where you would file your Petition for Dissolution of Marriage (Form FL-100) and related paperwork, rather than traveling over the mountain to the county's Placerville branch.
Family Law Facilitator
Self-represented filers can get procedural help, not legal advice, from the El Dorado Superior Court's Family Law Facilitator, an attorney available to assist people representing themselves in Family Court. The Facilitator can help you prepare your court forms for a hearing or for orders after hearing, though not represent you in court, and this assistance is available at the South Lake Tahoe location.
Family Law Facilitator hours and appointment formats can change, and specific call-in times are published in the office's monthly schedule. Confirm current details directly on the El Dorado Superior Court's website, or by phone, before making a trip.
The Placerville Branch
If you live on the western side of the county instead, generally Placerville, Cameron Park, El Dorado Hills, or Diamond Springs, your family law case is filed at the Placerville branch. See our dedicated guide to the Placerville branch for that location's details.
What to Bring When You File
Filing requirements are set statewide, not by individual branch.
- Your completed Petition (Form FL-100) and Summons (Form FL-110), signed where required
- Copies of each form (confirm the South Lake Tahoe 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 South Lake Tahoe branch?
If you live in the Tahoe Basin side of El Dorado County, this branch handles civil, small claims, juvenile, family law, and probate matters, including divorce filings, per the El Dorado Superior Court. The western side of the county, generally Placerville, Cameron Park, and El Dorado Hills, files at the Placerville branch instead.
Where is the South Lake Tahoe branch located?
At 1354 Johnson Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150, per the El Dorado Superior Court's own location listing.
Is there self-help assistance at the South Lake Tahoe branch?
Yes. The El Dorado Superior Court's Family Law Facilitator, an attorney who provides free procedural assistance to people representing themselves, is available at the South Lake Tahoe location. Current hours and appointment formats can change, so confirm directly with the court before visiting.
Can Virdix tell me whether my case belongs in South Lake Tahoe or Placerville?
Virdix prepares the Judicial Council forms your case needs, but confirming your specific branch depends on your address and is something to verify directly on the El Dorado Superior Court's website 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 El Dorado Superior Court before filing. For advice about your specific situation, consult a licensed California family law attorney.
Sources: El Dorado Superior Court, South Lake Tahoe Branch; El Dorado Superior Court, Family Law Facilitator/Self-Help Center.