Consistent with the spirit of California law, the purpose of Family Court Services is to:

1. Assist families in the settlement of domestic controversies involving the welfare of children where there is an action in Family Court.
2. Try to ensure children get frequent and continuing contact with both parents after the dissolution of marriage or end of a relationship.
3. Encourage parents to cooperate and share the rights and responsibilities of parenting during and following a dissolution.
4. Investigate guardianship cases scheduled for the Probate Court when the prospective guardian is a relative of the child. The investigation will help try to ensure the needs of the child will be met.