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California DIY Divorce Kit

Everything you need to organize and prepare your uncontested divorce paperwork.

Court: Superior Court
Residency: 6 months state / 3 months county
Court filing fee: Varies by county

These figures come from the reviewed California jurisdiction record. Always confirm the current requirements with the Superior Court where you will file.

California package status

We only mark a document as included once it has actually been sourced from an official California court or government source and reviewed.

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California divorce pathways

California uses its own terminology and procedures. These are the pathways the kit will be organized around. We do not tell you which pathway to choose.

Summary dissolution

A shortened process California offers to couples who meet the court's eligibility conditions.

•Both spouses agree
•Court eligibility conditions are met

Dissolution without minor children

Standard uncontested dissolution where there are no minor children.

•No minor children of the marriage

Dissolution with minor children

Standard uncontested dissolution with custody, visitation, and support paperwork.

•Minor children of the marriage

California document package

No California documents have been loaded yet. Forms, disclosures, and instructions are sourced one state at a time directly from official court and government publishers, then reviewed before release.

Who is this for?

The DIY Divorce Kit is generally intended for people who expect to handle an uncontested divorce without attorney representation — spouses who broadly agree on how to end the marriage and simply need the paperwork organized, explained, and tracked. It is an organizational and educational product, not a substitute for individualized legal advice.

Both spouses generally agree on the outcome
You are comfortable filling out forms carefully
You want to understand each step before you file
You want to keep costs predictable

This kit may NOT be appropriate if…

This is general informational screening only — it is not legal advice and it is not a determination about your case. If any of these apply, consider speaking with a licensed attorney in your state before filing anything.

•Your divorce is contested or your spouse disputes key issues
•There is domestic violence, abuse, or any safety concern
•There is significant disagreement regarding children
•A business is owned by either spouse
•Assets are significant, unusual, or highly complex
•Retirement accounts or pensions require division orders
•Assets, income, or property are located outside the United States
•Serving your spouse is likely to be difficult
•Your spouse cannot be located
•Bankruptcy, immigration, or military issues are involved
•Any circumstance where you would benefit from individualized legal advice

California requirements & official resources

These details come from official California court and government sources. Where we have not finished verifying an item, we say so instead of guessing. Always confirm requirements with the court where you plan to file.

Residency requirement (as published by the court): VERIFICATION REQUIRED — check the official court source
Waiting period (as published by the court): VERIFICATION REQUIRED — check the official court source
Uncontested divorce available: VERIFICATION REQUIRED — check the official court source
Simplified / summary divorce available: VERIFICATION REQUIRED — check the official court source
Children / no-children pathways: VERIFICATION REQUIRED — check the official court source
Property & debt considerations: VERIFICATION REQUIRED — check the official court source
Required financial disclosures: VERIFICATION REQUIRED — check the official court source
Parenting plan requirements: VERIFICATION REQUIRED — check the official court source
Child support forms / calculators: VERIFICATION REQUIRED — check the official court source
Settlement agreement requirements: VERIFICATION REQUIRED — check the official court source
Certificate / final judgment requirements: VERIFICATION REQUIRED — check the official court source

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Important legal information

Divorce Liaison is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice, legal representation, or legal services. Divorce Liaison provides self-help information, organizational tools, and access to publicly available court/government forms and instructional materials. Laws, procedures, forms, filing requirements, fees, and deadlines vary by state and may change. Users should verify current requirements with the appropriate court or government authority and may wish to consult a licensed attorney regarding their individual circumstances. Use of Divorce Liaison does not create an attorney-client relationship. Divorce Liaison does not guarantee that any document will be accepted by a court or that use of the service will result in any particular legal outcome.