Start Your California Divorce Online



Every state has different procedures and laws for completing a divorce.

With DivorceWriter you create the documents needed to complete a divorce yourself without a lawyer. The online interview covers property division, child custody, support, name changes, and more.

3 Step Process

Step 1

Choose your state of residence

Step 2

Find out if you qualify to complete
your own divorce

Step 3

Complete the online interview and receive your complete divorce package.

Do You Qualify for an Online Divorce?

If the following statements are true you qualify to complete your own divorce.

  • Your spouse is willing to sign the divorce papers.
  • The divorce is uncontested. (You and your spouse agree on how to divide your property, and all issues regarding children)
  • Having minor children does not prevent you from completing your own divorce.

California Divorce Details

Complete all your required Judicial Council of California divorce forms online and follow the easy, step-by-step instructions. Get divorced without ever going to the courthouse.

California Residency Requirements

At least one spouse from the marriage must have lived in California for the last six months.

Grounds for Divorce

"Irreconcilable Differences" is the grounds for divorce in nearly all California cases. If you do not want to continue your marriage and you want to end your marriage permanently, you have irreconcilable differences.

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Filing Your California Divorce

The basic steps for filing your divorce with DivorceWriter are as follows:

  1. Review and sign the completed documents.
  2. File the documents with the court clerk.
  3. The judge completes your divorce by reviewing the agreement and signing the Judgment form.

Division of property, child parenting plan (including child support, visitation and custody), alimony, and more are covered.

DivorceWriter guarantees that your California divorce documents will be accepted by the court or we will refund your purchase in full.

What is included in the DivorceWriter Package?

  • Includes all documents needed to complete your divorce.
  • Property division, debt, and spousal support are covered.
  • Child support, parenting plan, name restoration, and more.
  • Receive your package instantly online, or receive by mail.
  • Make unlimited changes for two years.
  • Note: The DivorceWriter fee does not include the filing fee charged by the Court Clerk in your county.

Where to find Blank State Forms

While not as easy, it is possible to fill out your divorce forms by hand. You can directly download blank forms from the state of California at no cost using these links:

  • Petition - Marriage/Domestic Partnership (FL-100)
  • Summons (Family Law) (FL-110)
  • Declaration Under Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) (FL-105)
  • Proof of Service of Summons (Family Law - Uniform Parentage - Custody and Support) (FL-115)
  • Response - Marriage/Domestic Partnership (FL-120)
  • Property Declaration (FL-160)
  • Child Custody and Visitation (Parenting Time) Application Attachment (FL-311)

What Our Customers are Saying

"Divorce is the toughest thing that I have had to ever face. DivorceWriter helped make the paperwork and process smooth, efficient, and as painless as possible. Everything was delivered as promised, I was allowed to make changes after my paperwork was delivered, and the judge had absolutely no questions whatsoever regarding the paperwork. It truly was a very easy process." -Jeff P.

DivorceWriter.com™ is the leading self-help divorce document web site. However, this site does not provide legal advice and use of this site is not a substitute for hiring an attorney licensed to practice in your state. DivorceWriter does not sell blank Divorce Forms. Where available DivorceWriter provides links to official blank forms published by your state for free.

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