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California self-help divorce guide

California Uncontested Divorce Guide

Understand the forms, filing costs, and next steps before preparing an uncontested California divorce case.

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DivorceReady prepares self-help documents; it does not file them or provide legal advice. Court and third-party fees are separate.

Where to begin

For an uncontested divorce, confirm that your situation fits the court's requirements, identify the filing court, and verify the current forms and fees. DivorceReady helps prepare a document packet from your answers; you remain responsible for review, signatures, filing, service, and court costs.

Filing court
Superior Court of California

Check your county or local court for the correct filing location.

Court filing fee
Confirm with filing court

Current court charges are separate from DivorceReady document-preparation fees and may change.

Waiting period
6 months from service or appearance

Court processing and final review may take additional time.

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California divorce starting forms

California Courts says most people starting a divorce use Petition FL-100 and Summons FL-110. Its self-help guide also explains the usual six-month state and three-month county residency rules, with exceptions for some situations. Confirm your facts and any county add-on forms before filing.

Are FL-100 and FL-110 the whole packet?

No. Other forms and disclosures may be required based on the case and local court. Check the current California Courts instructions and county rules before filing.

What DivorceReady prepares

For eligible uncontested cases, DivorceReady collects your information through a guided questionnaire and prepares a state-specific document packet and filing checklist. Which forms apply depends on your answers and the court's current requirements.

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Source references

Court resources and additional references

Source inventory baseline: August 31, 2026. Selected links and claims were checked October 11, 2026; this is not a complete state-by-state legal review. No attorney has reviewed this guide. Forms, fees, and local requirements can change; verify them with the filing court before acting.