Filing information for the Santa Clara Superior Court – Family Court. Get your California divorce documents ready in minutes. Not a law firm.
Start My California DivorceAddress
201 N First St, San Jose, CA 95113
Phone
(408) 882-2700
Filing Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Website
www.scscourt.orgFiling Fee
$435–$450
Waiting Period
6 months from service or appearance
Court Type
Superior Court
Prepare your PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE and all supporting forms. DivorceReady.online generates state-specific documents for you.
Make at least 2 copies of all documents — one for the court, one for your spouse, and one for your records.
Bring your completed packet to the Santa Clara County clerk's office (Santa Clara Superior Court – Family Court) during filing hours.
Pay the filing fee. The Santa Clara County filing fee is listed below. If you cannot afford the fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver application.
The court will assign a case number and schedule. If your spouse signs a waiver, no formal service is required.
After the mandatory 6 months from service or appearance waiting period, submit your final decree for the judge's signature.
DivorceReady.online prepares the core California divorce documents commonly needed for an uncontested filing in Santa Clara County. Local add-on forms or court-specific coversheets can vary by county:
PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
Summons / Form FL-110
MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
JUDGMENT OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
California uses 'Petitioner' and 'Respondent' (not Plaintiff/Defendant). Additional state-specific forms may be required depending on your case.
Petitioner has been a resident of the State of California for at least 6 months and of this county for at least 3 months immediately preceding the filing of this Petition.
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This page is maintained for self-represented uncontested divorce filers and is checked against official court, clerk, and e-filing resources where available.
Last reviewed
August 31, 2026
Next scheduled check: November 29, 2026
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DivorceReady.online prepares your core California court forms, including the PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE and supporting documents. You can review, download, and file them according to the Santa Clara Superior Court – Family Court's current instructions.
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Prepare your divorce forms, make copies, and file them in person at the Santa Clara Superior Court – Family Court at 201 N First St, San Jose, CA 95113. The filing fee is $435–$450. DivorceReady.online prepares all the required California-specific forms for you.
The Santa Clara Superior Court – Family Court is open Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. We recommend arriving early as lines can be long, especially on Mondays.
The court filing fee in Santa Clara County is $435–$450. DivorceReady.online charges a separate one-time document preparation fee of $89.99 (no children) or $119.99 (with children).
The Santa Clara Superior Court – Family Court is located at 201 N First St, San Jose, CA 95113. You can reach the clerk's office at (408) 882-2700.
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