The Family Law Facilitation provides information and assistance in filling out forms to establish paternity, obtain or modify child support, and request protective orders. When resources allow, the Family Law Facilitator provides information and assistance with forms on other issues, including child custody and visitation. This program is for people that do not have an attorney.

The Family Law Facilitator is not your attorney, but is a neutral person who does not represent any parent or party. There is no attorney-client relationship between you and the Facilitator, and communications between the two of you are not confidential. If asked, the Family Law Facilitator will provide information and services to the other party in your case.

The Facilitator does not give legal advice and does not appear in court with you. You will be representing yourself in court unless you hire an attorney. If you are seeking a confidential discussion about your case or advice on what you should do, or you need someone to represent you in court, you must hire an attorney. The Family Law Facilitator is not responsible for the outcome of your case.

Individually scheduled appointments are encouraged, but not required.

Office Location and Contacts

Family Law Facilitator: Neil Bowman-Davis
Office Address: Historic Courthouse, 825 Brown Street, First Floor, Napa, CA 94559
Phone: (707) 299-1137

Bilingual Services

The full range of services is provided in Spanish through the use of bilingual staff. Equal access to Family Court Services' programs is also facilitated by the use of certifed interpreters, when bilingual staff are not available.

Forms for Family Law and other Civil Cases

Judicial Council court form packets are available at the Civil Division Clerks Office, 825 Brown Street, First Floor. Phone: (707) 299-1130

Judicial Council Forms

Self Help Center

Additional Sources

Napa County Department of Child Support Services
Director: Janet Nottley
929 Parkway Mall, Suite 247
P.O. Box 5720
Napa, CA 94581
(707) 253-4251 (main line)
(888) 314-0107 (toll free)
(707) 253-6041 (fax)

Family Court Services Information
Child Custody and Visitation Issues
Phone: (707) 253-4206
Fee: No
Non-recommending confidential mediation.

Child Abduction Napa County District Attorney, Bureau of Investigations
931 parkway Mall, P.O. Box 720, Napa, CA 94559
Phone: (707) 253-4356 Fax Number: (707) 253-4041

Domestic Violence
Domestic violence forms packets are available at the Court Clerk’s Office, 825 Brown Street, Room 125, Napa, CA 94559
Phone: (707) 253-4481

Help with domestic violence court cases
Napa County Legal Assistance Agency, 1277 Coombs Street, Napa, CA 94559
Phone (707) 255-4933 Fax: (707) 255-2312

Napa Emergency Women’s Services
P.O. Box 427, Napa, CA 94559
Phone (707) 252-0187 Fax: 252-4690

In cases where a restraining order is in effect, either parent may request information about available parking areas and separate waiting rooms in Family Court Services for mediation appointments.   The main courthouse entrance is staffed by security personnel. Parents may also choose to mediate separately.  See Domestic Violence Services for additional information. Domestic Violence Services

Note: Family Court Orientation, Family Mediation, and Family Law Facilitator and Guardianship Services are offered by Spanish-speaking staff.  Other languages are available through the use of certified interpreters.