State Guide
Everything you need to know about filing for divorce in California — residency requirements, waiting periods, filing fees, and the documents we prepare for you.
Start Your California Divorce — $1296 months
County: 3 months
One spouse must have lived in CA for 6 months and in the filing county for 3 months.
180 days
Mandatory 6-month (180-day) waiting period from date respondent is served. Strictly enforced.
$435
$435 per party (petition and response)
community
9 forms
9 required + 0 conditional
Irreconcilable differences
All forms are state-specific and court-approved.
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