How to start process?

mr21vp · 2024-08-20T13:39:31+00:00

As mentioned in another post you can do everything yourself by using the courts website.

I'm a few months into an uncontested amicable divorce, also in California, and the final agreement was recently filed. We are using a service called "A People's Choice" to complete and file the paperwork electronically with family court.

I believe they operate in all counties here and have been great so far with communications and moving the process along. They will also serve your spouse through the mail rather than having someone to do it in person.

apeopleschoice dot com

The total cost is around $1200 (including the court fees) for a simple uncontested divorce. Best of luck!

Ancient-Homework7557 · 2024-08-20T06:42:49+00:00

It’s expensive. No real way around it. California isn’t setup for us. Men. Breadwinners. Decent humans. Hire a good lawyer and settle in. It’s going to be a while.

karavan7 · 2024-08-19T23:38:15+00:00

And get a lawyer.

GigaFastTwin · 2024-08-19T23:16:11+00:00

Go to California courts and start downloading the forms. I recommend buying/subscribing to Adobe, so you can neatly complete the forms. 1) initial filing fee is SoCal is $435, fyi. 2)After filing, you need to get a third party (relative, friend, neighbor etc) to serve your spouse papers. 3) Gather your financials and provide to spouse within 60 days of filing; if spouse provided a response to your filing, they have 60 days from the date they received your financials to provide their financials to you. 4) Provide court evidence you shared financials with spouse. 5) Negotiate agreement with spouse, typically 50/50 assets and debts - use an attorney, or mediator, or just yourselves if completely amicable. 6) File agreement with court. 7) Wait 6 months and 1 days for final judgement.

selfhelp.courts.ca.gov

Title	How to start process?
Author	gabeincal
Upvotes	1
Comments	12
Date	August 19, 2024 11:00 PM UTC (1 year ago)
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