Online Divorcein California
Online divorce in California is a simple and efficient way of getting an amicable divorce without the need to hire a lawyer. We offer a convenient solution for preparing documents required for an uncontested divorce where both parties agree on key issues such as property division, child custody, and support. You just provide your information, and the system prepares legal forms for the court and gives clear instructions on how to file your case.
- Easy-to-use platform
- Affordable prices
- Court-approved documents
- Excellent support team
- Up-to-date forms
of court approval
of divorce documents
How It Works
We offer an automated tool for completing documents for your uncontested offline or online divorce in California.
If you have negotiated with the other party and agreed on the division of property, child-related matters, and all other divorce terms, your case is uncontested. It means you can go through the marriage dissolution process on your own or hire a lawyer. However, involving an attorney, even for paperwork preparation only, can significantly affect your budget, while getting ready for divorce on your own, with no help at all, can lead to a big waste of time.
Our paperwork preparation service can help you save money and avoid spending days on research. You will get completed papers for your uncontested case and filing instructions to file without a lawyer.
1. Check if Our Service Is Right for You
Answer several questions to make sure our online platform works for you. Share basic information about the circumstances of your case, and our system will let you know what’s next.
2. Fill Out Our Simple Questionnaire
Complete the questionnaire so the system can select the forms required for your case. Once you submit your answers, the paperwork will be filled out with the data you provide.
3. Download Filled-Out Documents and Filing Instructions
After the papers are ready, download them from your profile. Check the guide on how to file divorce forms in California courts, or use a court-approved online divorce service to e-file your paperwork if this option is available in your county.
Requirements for an Uncontested Divorce in California
Filing Requirements
A spouse initiating a divorce should file a Petition and Summons, along with other required forms, with the county court clerk or e-file, if possible. They should then find or hire a person to serve the other spouse with copies of submitted documents. The respondent should file a response within 30 days after receiving the copies.
Residency Requirements
In California, either you or your spouse has to live in the state for at least 6 months before filing. Besides, you must have resided in the county where you are initiating a divorce for at least 3 months. The court may not have jurisdiction to review your case unless these residency requirements are met.
Waiting Period
The mandatory waiting period in California is 6 months. It is a cool-down time for spouses to potentially reconsider their decision. If parties wish to divorce as quickly as possible, they can come to a full agreement during this period. Still, the divorce will not be finalized earlier than in 6 months.
Complete Your Divorce Papers Online
To get filled-out forms ready for filing in court offline or online, you need to complete the questionnaire. You will be asked to share information about yourself, your spouse, your marriage, and your children, if any.
Here is a short list of data you may need to provide: your and your spouse’s full name and date of birth, the date and location of your marriage, your and your spouse’s current address, the address of all real property you own, full names, dates of birth, and current address of your children, etc. In addition, prepare information about your income, debt, insurance, and taxes. There may be additional information the court requires depending on case-specific circumstances.
Once your forms are ready, you can receive them in two ways. You can download them from your profile and print them yourself or pay a small extra fee and get them mailed to you.
Note that the documents required vary by case. There are several of them that will be included in most paperwork sets:
- Petition
- Summons
- Response
- Proof of Service of Summons
Why Californians Choose DivorceCanBeSimple.com?
You can use our online service anytime and from any place. Answer simple questions, wait till the forms are ready, and apply for an easy divorce online pro se. Our clients receive legal papers that meet the state requirements. We check for any updates regularly to ensure everything is up-to-date.
We help to make your divorce in California cheaper. We charge several times less for paperwork preparation than lawyers do for online divorce help with forms.
When filling out a questionnaire, you don’t need to discuss the details of your case with a real person. The data is processed by secure online technology.
Fast divorce in California has become a reality even for those filing without a lawyer. After getting a set of filled-out documents from our service, you can start an instant divorce online or file in court using our instructions.
Offering help online, we adhere to a customer-centric approach, and our support agents are available to answer your questions.
Start Your Divorce in California Today!
Getting the filled-out forms and a guide on how to file them from our online service is a major step in your divorce preparations. If you have any questions about forms for getting a divorce online, the time you need to wait until your papers are ready, and others, feel free to get in touch with our support agents.
Filing for uncontested divorces pro se is easy when you have:
- Completed divorce forms
- Understandable filing guidelines
- Free revisions for active subscribers
- Quick delivery options
- Affordable shipping
What if We Have Children?
Parents with minor children can still use our online service to prepare papers for their uncontested cases. Here are a few things to keep in mind when children are involved in a divorce:
- When making decisions regarding your kids, the court will consider their best interests. The judge will likely take into account the child’s relationships with both parents, their age, the mental and physical state of each party, the household and school location, etc.
- Child support is calculated based on guidelines that are accepted state-wide. The factors that are generally considered are each parent’s income, childcare expenses, the amount of time children spend with a specific parent, and other factors.
- In some counties, you may be asked to attend a court-approved parenting education program. If you are ordered to do so, you will have to submit a certificate of completion after taking classes.
Having agreed with the other spouse on child custody, support, and visitation, you can complete the questionnaire and get a set of completed paperwork for your case. The cost is fixed, so you will not have to pay more for additional papers required in cases with minor children.
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