Divorce in California

Guiding Your Divorce with Confidence, Clarity, and Compassion

In California, almost every divorce begins with filing a petition with the Court—and getting it right from the start matters.

You’ll work directly with our experienced Legal Document Assistant who truly understands what you’re going through.

Experienced professionals guide you every step of the way

We provide expert guidance, careful legal document preparation, filing, serving papers, and dedicated support from start to finish.

We’re here with the experience and heart you deserve, and we’re always available to answer any questions you may have or help you through any uncertainty.

Let us handle the paperwork and process, so you can focus on your fresh start.

Our Full Service Package Includes

Fee Overview

Court Filing Fee

  • $435 (court fee)

  • A fee waiver may be available for qualifying low-income petitioners.

Our Service Fees

  • Summary Dissolution (Married less than 5 years, no spousal support, no children, no assets/debts): $280

  • Divorce or Legal Separation (Married more than 5 years): $580

  • Additional complexity: +$100 per category, if applicable:

    • Spousal support

    • Children

    • Assets or property

Additional Fees (If Applicable)

  • Court Filing Service: We assist with submitting or e-filing all documents with the court and this is generally included at no additional charge.

  • Service of process to the respondent: Fee depends on the respondent’s location.

  • Special circumstances may result in additional fees, such as:

    • One party is involved in another court case

    • One party cannot be located or is missing

We will always review your situation in advance and clearly explain all fees before any service agreement is signed—no surprises.

Why Choose our Legal Document Assistant (LDA) ?

As Registered Legal Document Assistant, we provide a cost-effective and transparent alternative to hiring an attorney for uncontested or agreement-based divorces.
Our clients benefit from:

Extensive Experience in Legal Document Preparation

With years of hands-on experience preparing divorce filings, settlement agreements, financial disclosures, and related court forms, we ensure your documents are completed accurately, professionally, and in full compliance with California court requirements. We’ve helped countless clients successfully navigate the divorce process from start to finish — giving you peace of mind knowing your paperwork is in capable, knowledgeable hands.

No Hidden Fees

Flat, Affordable Fees — No Hidden Costs

You’ll know exactly what you’re paying upfront. Our flat service fee covers the entire process, from start to finish, typically range from $300 - $900, depending on case complexity. No hourly billing, no surprise charges.

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Avoid Unnecessary Legal Expenses

Our services generally cost a fraction of attorney fees, while still ensuring professional-quality document preparation and guidance.

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Step-by-Step Guidance

We help you understand the required forms, filing procedures, and timelines — so your case proceeds efficiently and without confusion.With our experience and professionalism, you can complete your divorce properly, confidently, and affordably.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

A Legal Document Assistant is a trained and registered professional, boned and registered with a local county, who prepares legal documents at the direction of clients. LDAs are not attorneys and cannot provide legal advice or representation, but they offer a cost-effective, efficient option for uncontested or agreement-based divorces.

We specialize in uncontested and agreement-based divorces, including:

  • Divorces with or without minor children
  • Property division
  • Spousal support agreements
  • Marital settlement agreements
  • Default divorces (when one spouse does not respond)

Joint petition divorces

Our comprehensive service covers the entire process, including:

  • Understanding your situation and gathering required information
  • Preparing all necessary divorce forms
  • Filing forms with the court
  • Drafting a Marital Settlement Agreement (if applicable)
  • Monitoring court deadlines and status
  • Following up until the final judgment is issued

Providing updates and support throughout the process

We offer flat-fee pricing with no hidden charges, typically $300–$900, depending on case complexity.
Government filing fees are separate and paid directly to the court.

California requires a mandatory six-month waiting period from the date the respondent is served or appears in the case.
 Most uncontested or agreement-based divorces take 6–8 months, depending on court processing times.

Usually no. Most uncontested divorces are processed entirely through paperwork.
 If all documents are properly prepared, you generally do not need to appear before a judge.

For an uncontested divorce, yes, both parties must agree on all major terms such as:

  • Property division
  • Custody and visitation
  • Child or spousal support
  • Debts and assets

If disagreements exist, we can still assist as long as both parties eventually come to an agreement.

California allows a divorce by publication or posting, but additional steps are required.
 We can prepare the necessary documents and guide you through the process.

We typically need:

  • Basic personal information for both spouses
  • Marriage and separation dates
  • Information on children (if any)
  • List of assets and debts
  • Agreements already made between spouses

We guide you step-by-step through everything required.

No.
 As Registered LDAs:

  • We prepare documents
  • Provide general information

Explain procedures and timelines
 But we cannot provide legal advice or appear in court on your behalf.
 If you need legal advice, we can refer you to licensed attorneys.

Yes.
 We provide services in English and Chinese, ensuring every client fully understands the process.

We follow a structured, transparent process:

  • Step-by-step review
  • Clear timelines
  • Regular updates

Copies of all filed documents
 Our experience ensures your paperwork is complete, accurate, and processed efficiently.

Yes. We handle all filings, either electronically (where available) or in person.

Simply give us a phone call or send us an email — we’ll do our best to answer your questions as quickly as possible.

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