Updated August 2026
Spousal Support in Roseville and Placer County, California
A plain-language guide to spousal support in Placer County, from how temporary and long-term support are calculated to the forms you file at the Superior Court of California, County of Placer and how to prepare your paperwork without hiring an attorney.
In Placer County, you file a request for spousal support with the Superior Court of California, County of Placer. Family law self-help services are at the Howard G. Gibson Courthouse in Roseville, not at the county seat of Auburn. Placer County uses the Alameda County Guideline formula for temporary spousal support, as stated in Local Rule 30.3.
Temporary spousal support in Placer County applies while a divorce, legal separation, or parentage case is pending. Under Local Rule 30.3, spousal support and domestic partner support orders are calculated using the Alameda County Guideline formula. This gives Placer's judges a consistent starting point. Long-term spousal support, set at the end of a case, is not controlled by this formula or any formula. The court instead applies the statewide Family Code section 4320 factors. These include the length of the marriage, each spouse's earning capacity, and the marital standard of living.
A spousal support request usually starts with a Request for Order (Form FL-300) and a current Income and Expense Declaration (Form FL-150). The Family Law Facilitator's Office, which operates as the county's Self-Help Center, is based in Roseville. It can help a self-represented party understand and complete these forms. It cannot calculate your specific support number or predict the result.
Placer County's population centers, including Roseville, Rocklin, and Lincoln, are separate from the historic county seat in Auburn. Before you file, confirm the correct courthouse and current filing procedure with the official California Courts court finder.
Where spousal support cases are heard in Placer County
Spousal support matters in Placer County are handled by the Superior Court of California, County of Placer, with the county seat in Auburn. Because courthouse locations, hours, and local procedures change over time, use the official California Courts court finder to confirm current details for your case:
Find the Placer County Superior Court (official California Courts finder)
How spousal support works in California
California distinguishes between temporary spousal support, ordered while a case is pending, and long-term spousal support, ordered at judgment. For temporary support, many counties, including some large ones, have adopted a local guideline formula (commonly run through software like DissoMaster or XSpouse) that produces a presumptive number; other counties leave temporary support to the judge's discretion without a local formula.
Long-term spousal support, by contrast, has no formula anywhere in California. A judge weighs the factors in Family Code section 4320, including each spouse's earning capacity, the marital standard of living, the length of the marriage, and the supported spouse's ability to become self-supporting. Spousal support is requested with a Request for Order (Form FL-300) and an Income and Expense Declaration (Form FL-150), inside a divorce or legal separation case.
Local notes for Placer County
Placer County's Self-Help Center and Family Law Facilitator's Office operate out of the Howard G. Gibson Courthouse in Roseville, not from Auburn. Appointments are available by phone or video Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. In-person appointments are on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The Placer County Law Library in Auburn has separate self-help legal materials, but it does not run its own appointment-based facilitator service.
Under Local Rule 10.27, electronic filing is mandatory in civil and family law cases for attorneys and represented parties, using the court's approved provider, Journal Technologies. Self-represented litigants are exempt from that rule and may still file on paper at the courthouse.
Local Rule 30.3 directs Placer's bench to use the Alameda County Guideline for temporary spousal support. A party preparing for a temporary support hearing should expect the starting calculation to follow that formula. Placer County Child Support Services, the county's local child support agency, has its main office in Rocklin and a second office serving the Tahoe basin. That agency generally handles child support, not spousal support cases.
Official spousal support resources in Placer County
Placer County Superior Court, Howard G. Gibson Courthouse handles spousal-support filings, located at 10820 Justice Center Dr, Roseville 95678.
The filing fee is $435-$450. E-filing is available through https://www.placer.courts.ca.gov/online-services/efiling. eFiling is provided through Journal Technologies. Under Local Rule 10.27, electronic filing is mandatory in civil and family law cases for attorneys and represented parties; self-represented litigants are exempt and may still file on paper.
Placer County Superior Court Self-Help Center / Family Law Facilitator's Office (https://www.placer.courts.ca.gov/self-help) can help with procedure and paperwork. Based in Roseville at the Howard G. Gibson Courthouse rather than the county seat of Auburn. Telephone or video appointments are available Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; in-person appointments run Tuesdays and Thursdays. Local Rule 30.3 (Temporary Support Orders) applies; see https://www.placer.courts.ca.gov/sites/default/files/Local%20Rules%20of%20Court_Effective%20January%201%202026_FINAL_0.pdf. Local Rule 10.27 (eDelivery/eFiling) applies; see https://www.placer.courts.ca.gov/sites/default/files/Local%20Rules%20of%20Court_Effective%20January%201%202026_FINAL_0.pdf.
- Placer County Superior Court: Self-Help
- Placer County Superior Court: eFiling
- Placer County Superior Court Local Rules of Court
- Placer County Child Support Services
Local details reviewed August 2026. Offices and locations can change, so confirm with the official sites above before you file.
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Placer County Spousal Support FAQs
Where do I file for spousal support in Placer County?
You file a Request for Order (Form FL-300) with the Superior Court of California, County of Placer. The county's Self-Help Center and Family Law Facilitator's Office are based at the Howard G. Gibson Courthouse in Roseville, not at the county seat in Auburn. Confirm the correct filing courthouse with the official California Courts court finder.
What formula does Placer County use for temporary spousal support?
Placer County calculates temporary spousal support and domestic partner support orders using the Alameda County Guideline formula, under Local Rule 30.3. This gives the court a consistent starting calculation, but the court still has discretion in individual cases. Long-term support after judgment follows the Family Code section 4320 factors instead.
How does Placer County decide long-term spousal support?
After judgment, Placer County courts weigh the statewide Family Code section 4320 factors. These include the length of the marriage, each spouse's earning capacity, age and health, and the standard of living established during the marriage. No formula applies at this stage, including the Alameda guideline used for temporary support.
Is e-filing required for a spousal support request in Placer County?
Electronic filing through the court's provider, Journal Technologies, is mandatory in family law cases for attorneys and represented parties under Local Rule 10.27. Self-represented litigants are exempt from the e-filing mandate. They may still file their spousal support paperwork on paper at the courthouse.
Can the Family Law Facilitator help me with a support calculation in Placer County?
The Family Law Facilitator's Office, operating as the county's Self-Help Center in Roseville, can help you understand and complete forms like the FL-300 and FL-150 Income and Expense Declaration. Staff perform the duties listed under Family Code section 10005. They do not calculate your specific support amount or give legal advice.
What documents do I need to request spousal support in Placer County?
A spousal support request generally requires a Request for Order (Form FL-300) and a current Income and Expense Declaration (Form FL-150). The court's temporary support calculation depends on accurate income figures under the Alameda formula. The Self-Help Center can help you complete these forms correctly.
This page is general information about California spousal support procedure in Placer County, not legal advice for your situation. Amounts and duration depend on your specific facts and the judge's discretion; nothing here predicts an outcome in your case. Court locations, forms, and filing details change; always confirm current details with the Superior Court of California, County of Placer or the official California self-help center resources. Virdix is not a law firm and is not a substitute for an attorney.
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