Law Facilitator Is Hired to Help Poor
Ventura County supervisors voted Tuesday to approve the hiring of a family law facilitator who will assist people in the courts system who cannot afford an attorney.
The facilitator--an experienced attorney with mediation experience--will help resolve issues of child support, spousal support and health insurance in divorce and legal separation, officials said.
The facilitator will also be responsible for the operation of the county’s new Pro Per Clinic, which provides educational materials on a wide range of issues, including the enforcement of child and spousal support.
The clinic also provides referrals to the district attorney, family court services and other community agencies that provide services for parents and children.
The new position will cost between $62,478 and $79,222, which will be paid by the courts system and not the county, officials said.
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